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Sushi Daimon
鮨 大門
- Uozu/Kurobe, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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大門 太郎Taro Daimon
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He was fascinated with the master chef of a sushi shop he visited in his childhood days.
He is from Toyama prefecture. Being fascinated with the master chef of the sushi shop he was taken to by his father, he started working part time at a sushi shop when he was a high school student, then accumulated training at Japanese restaurants. At the age of 22, he moved to Otaru city in Hokkaido and visited sushi restaurants without appointments to ask to let him work. During his 4 year training at a sushi shop in Otaru, far away from his home town, his thoughts towards sushi and his hometown changed. In 2012, he opened [Sushi Daimon] in Toyama, to serve sushi that can be made only in Toyama.
大門 太郎Taro Daimon
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Bisai Dining Yuda
美彩ダイニング 湯田
- Matsushima, Miyagi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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吉成 佑太YOSHINARI YUTA
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A chef who devotes his days to making people happy through cooking.
He was born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1987, Chef Yoshinari loved to stand in the kitchen with his mother when he was young. He set his sights on becoming a chef from his ambition to learn a variety of cooking and a desire to make people happy through cooking. After attending the Ecole d'Art Culinaire de Miyagi and obtaining his culinary license, he trained in French cuisine at a Sendai hotel. As a chef at Bisai Dining Yuda, he is attentive to beautiful presentation, and he displays his skills in a variety of dishes including pasta, which is popular with the ladies.
吉成 佑太YOSHINARI YUTA
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Shunsai Yamasaki
旬菜 山崎
- Suita/Settsu, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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伊東 賢治Kenji Ito
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Cooking at home ended up putting him on the path to a professional culinary career
Mr. Ito was born in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1979. During his childhood he had fun by making food at home, and he eventually used those fond memories as inspiration to take on a career in the culinary world. After graduation he made his first move toward becoming a chef by taking a job at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kobe. He spent the next five years building his cooking skills little by little from the ground up. After that he continued to focus his efforts on Japanese cuisine by spending two years at a restaurant specializing in tofu, before moving on to work in catering for three years. He took his present position as head chef after joining Shunsai Yamasaki in 2009.
伊東 賢治Kenji Ito
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Saitobi Hireya Bakuro Ichidai Nagoya EAST
最飛びヒレ家 馬喰一代 名古屋EAST
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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深尾 将大Masahiro Fukao
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He was brought up being influenced by his father who was the company president, and naturally decided to enter the cooking field.
He was born in 1991 in Gifu prefecture. He learned the fundamentals of cooking at Ecole Tsuji French branch, while having training at a restaurant with the 3 stars in France. After graduating from Ecole Tsuji French branch, he accumulated further training at French restaurants in Tokyo and Gifu. In 2013, he entered [Bakuro Ichidai] and started working in Nagoya. Since May 10, 2017, when [Hireya Bakuro Ichidai Nagoya EAST] opened, he has been working as the area general manager in charge of this branch and others. Currently, he is actively working as the second generation to adapt Hida Beef into French cuisine, making good use of his experience in France.
深尾 将大Masahiro Fukao
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Shiogama Shirahata
塩竈 しらはた
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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鈴木 直哉Naoya Suzuki
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He liked fish cuisine very much.
He was born in 1984 in Miyagi prefecture. He decided to be a chef as he liked fish cuisine very much. Though he worked in a different field once, he decided to start training as a Japanese chef when he got married, in order to succeed the restaurant run by his family. He has learned everything about cooking at [Shiogama Shirahata]. Currently, he selects ingredients and develops the menu as well, to serve fresh and tasty fish dishes without compromise to his guests.
鈴木 直哉Naoya Suzuki
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SAYS FARM
SAYS FARM
- Himi, Toyama
- Italian,Italian/French / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Cake
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渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Entered the cooking field at the age of 25.
After working at popular restaurants in Ginza and Shibuya, he accumulated further training at a restaurant in Napa Valley, California, USA and a restaurant with the stars in Helsinki, Finland. Then he encountered [SAYS FARM] that sticks to using local ingredients to combine and arrange, and became their head chef in 2016. Currently he is serving Italian-based dishes, but created using his own sensibility.
渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Steak and Hamburg Steak Outburst & Ponta
ステーキとハンバーグの店 Outburst & Ponta
- Nasu, Tochigi
- General,Western / Hamburger Steak / Steak / Wine
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石水 久美子Kumiko Ishimizu
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Taste exquisite dishes featuring the unique natural bounties of Nasu
Born January 1979 in Tokyo. Awakened to the fun of cooking through a part-time job at a restaurant when he was a student, and dropped out of college to pursue professional cooking. Initially polished skills at Obanzai(Kyoto style side dish) Restaurant in Tokyo, and after moving here to Nasu, has engaged in creative Japanese and Western dishes. Continues to provide the unique flavors of Nasu, which is blessed with many food sources, every day.
石水 久美子Kumiko Ishimizu
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Sushi Shirahata
鮨 しらはた
- Matsushima, Miyagi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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白幡 邦友Kunitomo Shirahata
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Raised by parents running a sushi restaurant, naturally chose to become a sushi chef.
Born in Miyagi Prefecture, 1945. Parents ran a sushi restaurant and a fishmonger, naturally chose to become a sushi chef. After graduating from high school, trained at [Sushi Nakata] in the Imperial Hotel. Returns to his home province, continues to pursue the path of a Sushi craftsman. Puts heart and soul into imparting the joy of the seasonal tastes to the customers that choose this establishment out of the myriad of sushi restaurants around. The delicate craftsmanship has become popular with locals as well as people visiting for business or leisure in the Sendai area.
白幡 邦友Kunitomo Shirahata
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Salon Bar Thistle
Salon Bar Thistle
- Hikone/Taga/Aisho, Shiga
- Cigar Bar,Bars (pubs) / General / Beer / Cocktail
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宮下 純Jun Miyashita
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This bartender skillfully creates cocktails to suit the tastes of each and every customer
Born in Shiga prefecture in 1976, his mastery of bartending began with a part-time job. He then worked at Nagahama Royal Hotel and further honed his skills at Imperial Hotel Osaka. With this hotel experience under his belt, he opened Salon Bar Thistle in February 2005. He now works as the bar's owner-bartender, serving exquisite cocktails. After completing cigar training in the Philippines and Cuba (the home of cigars), he obtained a Cigar Manager qualification. He can even teach first-time smokers how to appreciate cigars.
宮下 純Jun Miyashita
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Men Urayama Sakae Main Branch
麺うら山 栄本店
- Fushimi, Aichi
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles)
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青山 耕士Koji Aoyama
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The leader of Men Urayama, serving delicate flavors piping hot.
After obtaining a chef's license, Mr. Aoyama started working as a manager at Men Urayama. He offers beautiful and delicious ramen every day, using the broth created by the chefs at Sushi Urayama, carefully boiling the noodles, and delicately arranging the toppings. He is passionate about one of Men Urayama's specialties: providing "a bowl of soup that can be eaten hot to the last" with great care and attention to detail.
青山 耕士Koji Aoyama
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Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
- Hiranuma, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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In constant pursuit of the ultimate cuisine, with the techniques learned at numerous famous restaurants
He was born in Tokyo in 1967. When he embarked down the path of becoming a chef when he was 17, he thought, "Training should be done at the most premier location," and entered "Sabatini" in Aoyama. In 1996, he went to Italy in search of greater heights. During his stay there for four and a half years, he perfected his skills in the kitchens of 14 restaurants, ranging from trattorias to restaurants with three Michelin stars. After returning to Japan, he worked as the inaugural chef of a number of restaurants before waiting for an opportune period to set out on his own and open "BiCOLORE Yokohama" in 2013.
佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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Yakiniku Horumon On The Rice
焼肉ホルモンオンザライス
- Toji/Tofukuji, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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伊藤 義和Yoshikazu Ito
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What Mr. Ito offers is the finest ingredients and delicious travel memories.
He was born in 1975 in Kyoto. He had been a company employee previously, but his desire to run a restaurant led him to a culinary career with a firm decision. "I want visitors to make their trip memorable with delicious food," he says. He manages "Yakiniku Horumon On The Rice," a yakiniku restaurant where visitors can enjoy Saloma Beef, eggs, and other carefully selected ingredients at reasonable prices.
伊藤 義和Yoshikazu Ito
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Malebranch Kyoto Tower Sando branch
マールブランシュ 京都タワーサンド店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Sweets,Cafe/Sweets / Ice Cream / Others
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宮崎 靖子Yasuko Miyazaki
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Became a pastry chef by being influenced by her father who is a chef, and mother who is dexterous!
She was born in 1980 in Kyoto. She has been influenced by her father who is a chef and mother who has been dexterous since she was very young. She decided to learn the fundamental skills to make cakes and become a pastry chef. After graduating from a confectionery school, she had training at [Chez la Mer], a popular confectionery shop in Kyoto, then started working at [Malebranche Kyoto Kitayama main branch] as a pastry chef. Showing outstanding talent, she is currently working hard to create [authentic] local confectionery from Kyoto.
宮崎 靖子Yasuko Miyazaki
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Hanabishi
花菱
- Iwade/Kinokawa/Hashimoto, Wakayama
- Japanese,Japanese
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大岡 正敬Masayoshi Ooka
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As the fourth-generation owner of a long-established family business, he is preserving his family's tradition and skills
Born in Wakayama prefecture in 1949, he is the fourth generation of his family to run this long-established restaurant that specializes in Mount Koya cuisine. He has inherited the restaurant, tastes, and techniques of his father and is preserving them for the modern era. Hanabishi is the finest purveyor of Mount Koya cuisine. Mr. Oka is extremely knowledgeable about all types of Japanese gastronomy, including shojin ryori (simple, vegetarian, Buddhist meals) and kaiseki (traditional Japanese course menu). He believes in working diligently and sparing no effort. He even makes a separate batch of broth for vegetarian dishes. He is trusted by both local regulars and new customers visiting the area as tourists.
大岡 正敬Masayoshi Ooka
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Ningyocho Imahan
人形町 今半
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Steak
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松尾 裕二Yuji Matsuo
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He offers exquisite dishes to color the special moments of the guests.
He was born in 1977 in Fukuoka prefecture. In his teens, he entered the cooking field to be a chef and learned the techniques for giving service to the guests at [Ningyocho Imahan]. Currently, he is actively working as the master chef at the KOOTEN branch in JR HAKATA AMU PLAZA. This restaurant is popular not only for business purposes but also for special occasions such as family anniversaries and dates. He offers special moments to the guests with elegant, exquisite dishes using seasonal ingredients.
松尾 裕二Yuji Matsuo
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CAFE AUX BACCHANALES
カフェ オーバカナル
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Omurice (omelet rice) / Steak / Others
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宮原 里紗Risa Miyahara
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Ms. Miyahara wants to work where she can confidently say she loves both the food and the atmosphere.
She was born in 1995 in Fukuoka. Chose to work in a restaurant since I like to meet people as well as cook. Attracted by the stylish interior, she joined the company that operates "CAFE AUX BACCHANALES" in 2013. Within 10 years, she studied at affiliated restaurants and progressed to the manager position. From August 2023, she has been working as the manager of CAFE AUX BACCHANALES, which opened in JR Hakata City. She pays attention to making her guests feel comfortable while also focusing on training employees.
宮原 里紗Risa Miyahara
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Gotemba Restaurant Kuishinbogomi
御殿場レストラン くいしんぼ五味
- Gotenba/Susono, Shizuoka
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / Italian
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五味 正博Masahiro Gomi
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The influence of his father, who worked in the food industry, led him to become a chef
He was born in Tokyo on October 25th, 1956. When he was a child, his bread factory manager father told him, "You never miss a meal if you work in a job related to food." This prompted him to take an interest in food-related jobs. He decided to try and become a chef because he liked eating and cooking. He built up experience by working at restaurants and hotels in Odawara, Hakone, and Kariya. He set up Gotemba Restaurant Kuishinbogomi in 1996, where he displays his talents as chef-owner.
五味 正博Masahiro Gomi
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Ryoutei Kakuemon
料亭 覚右衛門
- Tonami/Gokayama, Toyama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Sake
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高畠 文夫Fumio Takabatake
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A chef with a fighting spirit who respects tradition, and values reform.
Born into the third generation, he learned the ABC's and details of cooking from a young age. At the same time, he learned the happiness of making people smile with his food, and idolized the cooking of the world. In 1987 he graduated from a cooking specialty high school, and started at the main location of "Gomangoku" that same year. In 1994, he opened "Ryoutei Kakuemon." He works to send the memories of his predecessors forward to the coming days.
高畠 文夫Fumio Takabatake
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Teppanyaki Atsu-Atsu
鉄板焼き あつあつ
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General
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多川 滋樹Shigeki Tagawa
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He mastered tappanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) cuisine in his own style, after accumulating training in Kanazawa and Osaka.
He was born in 1981 in Ishikawa prefecture. After working in various fields, at the age of 27 he started training at a teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant in Kanazawa for 2 and a half years, and at a high-end teppanyaki restaurant in Osaka for 3 years. In February 2015, he opened [Teppanyaki Atsu-Atsu] in Kanazawa to offer reasonable teppanyaki which is generally considered high-budget. His dishes served in his own style receive high reputation, such as steak with A5-rank Hida Beef, and a teppan (iron griddle) Chinese menu cooked on an iron griddle.
多川 滋樹Shigeki Tagawa
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Hidagyu Tabedokoro Tengu
飛騨牛食処 天狗
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田川 徹平Teppei Tagawa
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A naturally-born chef taking over his long-standing family business.
Born in 1985, a native of Gifu prefecture. Raised in a family that manages an established meat shop Tengu Sohonten founded in 1927 in Hida Takayama area, it was natural for him to pursue a career in cooking. After training himself in the culinary art, he started working as a chef at Hidagyu Tabedokoro Tengu from 2014 which is under the direct management of Tengu Sohonten located next to the restaurant. This main shop is designated as one of Takayama city's important architecture.
田川 徹平Teppei Tagawa
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