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Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya
京都串処東屋本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1976 in Osaka. He entered the industry by starting a small bar because he was fascinated by the food and beverage business, where he could bring smiles to guests' faces by serving delicious food. Opened Azumaya in Daikoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and gained popularity. With the area's development, the restaurant moved to its current location. In addition to high-quality yakitori and kushiage skewers, the restaurant is favored widely for its extensive lineup of drinks, including sake from all the breweries in Kyoto City.
清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao
鉄板焼肉ステーキ樹直
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka
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Bringing local flavors to the world. Mr. Otsuka's passion for meat produces the best Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1977 in Hyogo. He decided to pursue his career in the culinary field because he cooks part-time and has loved cooking since he was a student. Trained at local restaurants in Kobe. He developed a particular passion for meat dishes and dreamed of opening a steak restaurant. This dream came true in November 2023 when he opened Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao.
大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka
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Location Dining Nagi
ロケーションダイニング 凪
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Beef Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / International/Fusion
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岩下 拓人Takuto Iwashita
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With his highly creative cuisine, this chef is on a mission to invent dishes that never get old
Born in January 1981, in Kagoshima prefecture, he moved to Okinawa for university. His part time job at a hotel during his student years made him want to pursue a career in cooking. After gaining experience serving customers in the hall, he started to get involved in food preparation. His palate, nurtured by his keen cook of a mother, helped his talent as a chef to blossom. Now, as a manager of Location Dining Nagi, he spends every day introducing his customers to the charms of Okinawan food. He is constantly perfecting his culinary art and is a recognized authority on creative cuisine. Every day, he spares no effort in his quest to please his customers.
岩下 拓人Takuto Iwashita
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Diningbar HOJU
Diningbar HOJU
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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福田 凌哉Ryoya Fukuda
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Growing up watching his father, Mr. Fukuda chose the path of the chef.
He was born in 1996 in Hokkaido. Growing up as a child watching his chef father, he decided to follow the path of the chef himself. His life as a chef began at a French restaurant in Hokkaido. After three years of training, he worked for about six years in a dining bar serving Japanese, Western, and Chinese menus. Later, he worked for three years as a cook specializing in Western cuisine at a restaurant owned by his father, who inspired him to become a chef. The skills he has cultivated in various genres, including Western cuisine, support the creation of the current restaurant's richly unique menu.
福田 凌哉Ryoya Fukuda
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Super Dining Verdure
スーパーダイニング ヴェルデュール
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Buffet,Buffet
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前田 勝士郎Katsujiro Maeda
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A specialist in Western cuisine who has been a great support to Tobu Hotels' restaurants.
Mr. Maeda was born in 1970 in Shizuoka Prefecture. Influenced by his chef father, he entered the hotel industry as a chef in 1988. After becoming a Tobu Hotel employee in 1998, he acted as the head chef at Tobu Hotels in Shibuya, Asakusa, and Kinshicho. His skills are the pride of Tobu Hotels, and he has supported the hotels' restaurants for many years while striving to serve food that puts the guests first. He works hard to implement new approaches while building restaurants that allow guests to feel comfortable as they enjoy their meals.
前田 勝士郎Katsujiro Maeda
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THE WAGYU BROTHERS
THE WAGYU BROTHERS
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Hamburger,Western / American / Steak / Hamburger
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菊池 航Wataru Kikuchi
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Maintaining a passion for burgers and a commitment to ingredients and cooking methods.
Mr. Kikuchi was born in 1991 in Tokyo. Being involved in a creative izakaya as an opening staff member when he was 20 years old, he was attracted to the world of cuisine. After that, he worked at an izakaya for four years, where he also took on the role of manager. Then, attracted by American cuisine, especially hamburgers, he worked four years as a manager at a restaurant specializing in hamburgers. In the meantime, he decided to open a burger restaurant in Asakusa with an offer from his brother, and the brothers opened THE WAGYU BROTHERS on November 11, 2024.
菊池 航Wataru Kikuchi
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Kyoto Sushi no Kura
京都 鮨ノ蔵
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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小高 新吾Shingo Kotaka
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Mr. Kotaka offers a relaxing atmosphere and delicious Sushi to the fullest.
He was born in 1980 in Tochigi. His father, who loves to cook and makes handmade soba noodles and Osechi (traditional Japanese New Year's dishes), has inspired him to love cooking. After moving to Tokyo, he worked part-time at a cake shop and became a pastry chef. Later, while working at a restaurant owned by a fresh fish store, he was attracted by the depth of fish cuisine and the deliciousness of fresh fish and entered the path of a sushi chef in earnest. He honed his skills at Sushi no Kura in Sapporo, which is reputed to be a famous restaurant that is hard to get reservations for. In 2024, he became a goodwill partner and opened Kyoto Sushi no Kura.
小高 新吾Shingo Kotaka
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Roppongi Kicko
六本木 亀甲
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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笠井 知道Tomomichi Kasai
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More than 35 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. Mr. Kasai demonstrates the skills that have fascinated food connoisseurs worldwide in Roppongi.
He was born in 1969 in Hokkaido. The owner of Roppongi Kicko. After graduating from a culinary school in Osaka, he studied at a kappo (Japanese cooking) restaurant in Osaka's Minami district and a sushi restaurant in the Kita district. For about 20 years, from age 30, he worked in Japanese restaurants in luxury hotels abroad. Served Japanese cuisine to guests in Asian cities such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou. After returning to Japan in 2020, he worked at a Sushi restaurant in Naha, Okinawa, before taking his current position in Tokyo in 2023. Based on the skills and sense honed in food capitals in Japan and abroad, he delivers the best of Sushi and Japanese cuisine with his sincere work.
笠井 知道Tomomichi Kasai
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Jingisukan Temujin Yunokawa Branch
ジンギスカン テムジン 湯川店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Inheriting the thoughts of his father, Mr. Muraoka wants to bring smiles to people's faces through food.
He was born on January 29, 1989 in Hokkaido. Following in the footsteps of his father, who was in charge of Jingisukan Temujin, he decided to take on the challenge of running a restaurant. He moved to Tokyo in his early 20s and gained experience and management skills in a variety of restaurants, including izakaya, ramen, and yakiniku restaurants. Respecting the flavors and traditions established by his father, he has paved his way and continues to offer a new style of Jingisukan that many guests love.
村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Branch
焼肉もとやま 新宿店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef.
Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Japanese Cuisine Ryotei Kadomatsu
日本料理 料亭 門松
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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With dependable skills and sensibilities taught by a master chef, he serves Japanese cuisine enriched by the seasons
He was born in 1960 in Kanagawa. Being manually dexterous since his childhood, and having an interest in cooking, he decided to pursue a cooking career. He became head chef of Ryotei Kadomatsu after 10 years of experience at a Ryotei restaurant in Kamakura and 8 years at a hotel in Yokohama.
大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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Kamakura Fujiya
かまくら藤家
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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小池 一晃Kazuaki Koike
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The motto is to serve customers high-quality meats at an affordable price
Mr. Koike was born in 1985. He started his career as a chef right after University graduation and has gained experience and skills since then. He approaches his work daily, aiming to create dishes that customers will find "delicious."
小池 一晃Kazuaki Koike
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Musshu Mizuki
夢酒みずき
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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梅村 孝利Takatoshi Umemura
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Mr. Umemura has dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine, serving seasonal dishes that make the most of the best ingredients.
He was born in 1976 in Saitama. His family owned a restaurant, and he grew up watching his father, a chef, at work, and naturally wanted to become a chef. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo and obtained a chef's license. He also obtained a Fugu (blowfish) chef's license from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. In 2008, he was fortunate enough to be invited to join MIKI CO. After working at affiliated restaurants in Yurakucho and Ikebukuro, he has been the head chef at Musshu Mizuki since 2012.
梅村 孝利Takatoshi Umemura
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Miyazaki Beef Restaurant NAHA MIYACHIKU
宮崎牛専門店 那覇 みやちく
- Miebashi, Okinawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak
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加藤 清隆Kiyotaka Kato
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Bringing out the potential of "Miyazaki Beef" from various perspectives.
Mr. Kato was born in 1982 in Osaka. With over a decade of experience as a chef at a renowned French restaurant in Ashiya, Hyogo, he later joined the "Miyachiku Osaka Branch." Currently, in addition to entertaining guests as a teppanyaki chef, he also develops menus featuring "Miyazaki beef." Mr. Kato is an expert in French and teppan cuisine and a sommelier. From various angles, he proposes menus that bring out the full potential of Miyazaki beef.
加藤 清隆Kiyotaka Kato
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Zenseki Koshitsu Izakaya Kyushu Washoku HASSHU Nakasu Branch
全席個室居酒屋 九州和食 八州 中洲店
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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塩田 頼己Rai Shiota
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Mr. Shiota is a young, talented manager who brings a fresh breeze to Nakasu's nightlife.
He was born in 2000 in Fukuoka. After starting as a part-time worker, he joined the company as a full-time employee because he enjoyed serving customers. After two years of training at a long-established yakitori restaurant in Itoshima City, he gained further experience at a sister restaurant, Hasshu Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Branch. Afterward, he was appointed the newly opened Hasshu Nakasu Branch manager. Despite his relatively short career, he has already proven to have a high potential, earning recognition for significantly increasing sales and receiving company awards. He is considered a rising star in the company.
塩田 頼己Rai Shiota
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Teppanyaki Roppongi P.T.T.
鉄板焼 六本木P.T.T.
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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御山 恭三郎 Kyosaburo Onyama
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Mr. Onyama is passionate about caring for people, making his dream possible, and protecting and sustaining it.
He was born in 1951 in Chiba. In 1983, he opened the Teppanyaki specialty restaurant, Devant des P.T.T., in front of the former Defense Agency. It was loved by many celebrities as a long-established teppanyaki restaurant in Roppongi, but he developed a desire to spend more time with every customer. Seeking an environment that would fulfill his ideal, he relocated along Roppongi Dori Street. The new restaurant, renamed Roppongi P.T.T., offers a space where one can enjoy the live atmosphere of teppan-yaki with all five senses.
御山 恭三郎 Kyosaburo Onyama
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Kuromon Kuragin
黒門 蔵銀
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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Respecting her mother's taste, Ms. Koshida, the manager, brings smiles to visitors' faces through food.
She was born in 1955 in Osaka. Wishing to make people smile with food, she entered the culinary world. Started professional career at a Japanese-style izakaya. Since then, she has made various dishes at Japanese Izakaya restaurants. In 2016, she joined Kuragin. After spending 7 years as the assistant manager of the restaurant, she became the manager of Kuromon Kuragin, which opened in 2023. With the experience and skills she has cultivated, she works hard every day at the new restaurant.
越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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Shabu Shabu Kumeya
しゃぶしゃぶ久米家
- Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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新城 宗朋Munetomo Shinjo
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Mr. Shinjo was attracted to a cooking career that could bring people happiness.
From a love of eating delicious food and an interest in cuisine, he aspired to work in the food and beverage industry. Currently, he holds the position of Representative Director at several restaurants in Okinawa, including Kumeya. He provides delicious dishes in each of these restaurants featuring carefully selected meats, delighting many people.
新城 宗朋Munetomo Shinjo
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Kobe Steak Sai Dining
神戸ステーキ 彩ダイニング
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood
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浜崎 剛Go Hamasaki
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Seeing the smiles on the faces of customers and hearing the word "delicious" makes him happy to have chosen this path
A former teacher once taught him that making delicious food is a matter of course. But to make something that has more, the most important thing is one's feelings. Making full use of the techniques and knowledge acquired over 17 years of experience, he continuously endeavors to make dishes that delight his customers.
浜崎 剛Go Hamasaki
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BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS
バリニーズレストランBunga Lotus
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Halal,Global/International / Indonesian/South East Asian / Fruit / Others
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I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA
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Enjoy the taste of Bali's top hotels in Japan.
Born in Bali in 1985. He started his training with the ambition to become a chef. He gained attention when he became the champion in the 2013 Bali Cuisine Contest, which he challenged with his cooking master. He worked as a chef at resort hotels in the Ubud area of Bali, such as "Naunavila Ubud" and "Miravila Ubud". Also, in 2023, he won the championship in the Ubud area cooking contest he participated in as a chef. He came to Japan for the first time in February 2024. He is currently showing off his skills as a chef at [BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS].
I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA
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