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TOGO'S
東郷（TOGO'S）
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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東郷 健一郎Kenichiro Togo
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With global Japanese cuisine that transcends national boundaries, the famous chef continues to move with the times.
Mr.Togo was born in 1964 and is a native of Tokyo. At 18 years old, he began training at the Tosa (modern Kochi Prefecture) cuisine restaurant Neboke, located in Akasaka. After that, he moved to New York and gained experience as head chef at a branch of the long-standing sushi restaurant Hatsuhana. He also worked at a popular Japanese restaurant in Manhattan. With an enthusiastic invitation from Mr. Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, the owner and chef of NOBU, he joined NOBY NEW YORK CITY as an opening staff. Through his activities in Israel and his work in London, he was appointed as head chef of the Tokyo branch. In 2009 he struck out on his own. Currently, he works at a new restaurant in Minami-Aoyama.
東郷 健一郎Kenichiro Togo
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Series the sky
Series the sky
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum
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金子 優貴Yuki Kaneko
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Mr. Kaneko became familiar with cooking while growing up with a grandmother who was a home economics teacher.
He led the "Azabudai Series" to receive one Michelin star for three consecutive years. He was born in 1988. He honed his skills at Heichinro, Japan's oldest established restaurant, and at SENSE, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. The restaurant offers a multi-course meal featuring a variety of small dishes that blend traditional Cantonese cuisine with spices from various Asian countries that the chef learned during his overseas training, paired with wines recommended by the chef, who is also a certified sommelier. He was appointed the head chef of "Series the sky", the second restaurant in the Series.
金子 優貴Yuki Kaneko
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Tempura Miyashiro
天婦羅 みやしろ
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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宮代 直亮Naoaki Miyashiro
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Mr. Miyashiro is a Japanese chef who uses his expert skills to entice guests with crispy fried tempura.
Mr. Miyashiro was born in 1967 in Kanagawa Prefecture and went to a culinary school (Yokohama chouri) with his friend. After graduation, he trained at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro and gained experience at Royal Park Hotel in Yokohama. Then at Sakura restaurant in Hotel Nikko Tokyo in Odaiba, he started up the tempura counter and served as head chef. After that, he worked as head chef at Hilton Tokyo in Odaiba, then joined MUGEN, Inc. in 2018. He has been working at "Tempura Miyashiro" since May 2018, primarily responsible for tempura.
宮代 直亮Naoaki Miyashiro
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Private & Partyspace Ryuduki
Private ＆ Partyspace Ryuduki
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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髙田 航一Koichi Takada
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Mr. Takada makes the most of his experience and welcomes guests with dishes prepared with care and attention to detail.
He was born in 1971 in Miyazaki. He trained in the Western food department of a hotel. After working at Patisserie in Jiyugaoka, he served as a sous chef at an embassy in Aoyama Tokyo, learning French cuisine and cuisine from all over the world. After serving as a sous chef at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo and working at "Ore no French" and "Ore no Italian" affiliated restaurants, he joined the current company in October 2019. He is a general manager of the cooking department of restaurants such as REGINA and Ryuduki TEPPAN.
髙田 航一Koichi Takada
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Okinawa Kaiseki Akasaka Tantei
沖縄懐石 赤坂潭亭
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Okinawa Cuisine
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飯倉 健二 Kenji Iikura
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Aiming to be a bridge to connect the world through cuisine.
Mr. Iikura was born in 1973 in Tokyo. Becoming a chef has been his dream since he was a student. After studying for about 10 years at a Japanese restaurant, Sakuichi, in Osaka, he returned to Tokyo. Worked at kappo and Japanese restaurants in Tokyo before entering Akasaka Tantei in 2010. Upon joining the restaurant, he became sous chef and was promoted to head chef in 2020. He aims to contribute to the development of Okinawan cuisine and culture, saying, "I want to make the most of Okinawan flavors based on Japanese cuisine."
飯倉 健二 Kenji Iikura
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Sun-mi Takamatsu Main Branch
Sun-mi高松 本店
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Italian / French
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吉澤 勝正Katsumasa Yoshizawa
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Mr. Yoshizawa has been serving in Ginza for 50 years, using his experience in hospitality to provide the best possible service to customers.
He was born in 1950 in Saitama. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he joined our restaurant and has worked there for 50 years since its establishment. He always remains grateful to customers and tries to provide the best service possible. As the person in charge, he welcomes guests with a smile, utilizing his experience in hospitality for well-known people and giving leadership to those who come after him. Guests from overseas can also enjoy the wonderful culture of Japan.
吉澤 勝正Katsumasa Yoshizawa
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Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono Shinjuku branch
元祖鉄板焼ステーキみその新宿店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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長野 広一Koichi Nagano
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Know everything about Teppanyaki. Fully enjoy his dishes with the original savory tastes of the ingredients.
He was born on October 12, 1961 in Nerima-ku, Tokyo. After graduating from a culinary school, he experienced Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines. He also worked as a French chef at Ginza Mikasa Kaikan for 4 years, then has actively cooked teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle)-style dishes for 35 years. His motto is to offer fun exciting moments to the guests with teppanyaki with the original savory tastes of the ingredients. Currently he works at Steak Misono, while enjoying communicating with the guests from a close distance.
長野 広一Koichi Nagano
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Ginza Shabutsu Yoshinosasa Ginza Branch
銀座しゃぶ通好の笹銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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伊藤 扇次郎Senjiro Ito
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Offering customers food with warmth and kindness.
Since Mr. Ito's family owned a fresh fish shop and deli, he spent a lot of time cooking from a young age, so he naturally decided to become a chef. After graduating from high school, he went to culinary school. Recommended by a friend, he began working at the Haute Cuisine Restaurant Kiku. Here, he met the master who would later become his mentor, and he learned the basics of cooking. He endeavors to serve "dishes with warmth and kindness" in terms of taste, aroma, and presentation.
伊藤 扇次郎Senjiro Ito
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Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon
神楽坂 寿司 こんこん
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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近藤 昌弘Masahiro Kondo
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Mr. Kondo has pride as a sushi artisan and continues to refine his skills.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. When he first visited a counter-style sushi restaurant as a child, he was so impressed by the chef's performance that he decided to become a sushi chef. After graduating high school, he started his career at sushi and Japanese restaurants. He then worked in various positions, such as instructor at a culinary institute, sushi restaurant head chef, and hotel head chef, before opening Kappo Kondo in 2022. While managing the restaurant, he met someone working as a Toyosu Market sushi broker and sushi artisan, and they discussed their dreams with each other. In August 2023, they did a magnificent job of realizing their dream of opening a restaurant together, Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon.
近藤 昌弘Masahiro Kondo
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Sushi JIN-E
鮨 甚江
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese
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加藤 聡Satoshi Kato
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Charmed by fish, Mr. Kato has followed the path of life as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1971 in Kanagawa. Born to a long family line of fishermen, he has been interested in fish since he was young. Because his family was often busy, he had many chances to cook in their place, and he was happy to please them with his cooking. His starting point as a chef was at the restaurant Sushitatsu in his hometown when he was 16 years old. Later on, at the age of 25, he came to Tokyo. In 2017, he opened Sakurazaka Kato in Akasaka. He shut down this restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic but, blessed by fate, opened another restaurant, Sushi JIN-È. JIN-È is the trade name of the fishery business run by Mr. Kato's relatives, which he had planned to use someday as the name of his restaurant.
加藤 聡Satoshi Kato
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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Teppan
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Teppan
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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ウルフギャング・ズウィナーZwiener Wolfgang
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Founded an "extraordinary steakhouse" that delights gourmets.
Wolfgang Steakhouse was founded in Manhattan in 2004 by Mr. Wolfgang Zwiener, who has been in prestigious steakhouses in New York for more than 40 years. It quickly became a thriving restaurant for its delicious steaks, which are made with the utmost care. Today, the restaurant is highly popular in New York City, Waikiki, Miami, and Beverly Hills as the "extraordinary steakhouse" to please even the most discerning of palates. The first store in Japan, the Roppongi branch, is the first store outside of the United States.
ウルフギャング・ズウィナーZwiener Wolfgang
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Iriya Kishimojin-monzen Nodaya
入谷鬼子母神門前のだや
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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江部 惠一Keiichi Ebe
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The chef is the head of a cook agency, but he is leading other chefs with his excellent skills, not by his lineage.
Born in Tokyo in 1959. He studied in the Faculty of Law at a university. After some hesitation about his future, at the age of 23 he decided to enter Noda Cook Agency which is his family business. He noticed that many people started a training as teenagers, and therefore not all the people surrounding him welcomed him. However, he self-imposed to enhance skills, and did it very quickly. Finally everybody acknowledged him as the head of the restaurant. In 2015 he got a laryngeal cancer, but revived. Currently, he is in charge of grilled dishes with the motto of [never retire till the death].
江部 惠一Keiichi Ebe
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Setsugekka Ginza
雪月花 銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka is a "master of meat" who dedicates his life to offering the finest taste.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu Prefecture. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a beef farmer and his father was a butcher, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. He dreamed of becoming a restaurant chef from an early age, then opened his first Yakiniku restaurant at 25. His unique world view of menu structure and store design became the talk of the town, and he has opened 18 meat restaurants in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, NIKUYA Setsugekka in Nagoya was listed in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, and Mie 2019 Special Edition". It has also won consecutive "Tabe-Log" awards and is gaining popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Yakitori Imai
焼鳥 今井
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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今井 充史Takashi Imai
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A budding talent that began with an obsession with the charms of yakitori (grilled chicken) at the famous Birdland.
Chef Imai was born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture. In his 20's, he worked various odd jobs while he pursued a career as a rock musician. He started working at a high end Japanese restaurant at age 27 with the hope of being a cook, but was dissatisfied with the restaurant he chose for its high salary. Eventually, at age 29, with the thought of joining a restaurant he would personally like to eat at, he started working at the famous Birdland in Ginza. There, he was fascinated by the complexity of yakitori and immersed himself in that world. Following a stint at the Birdland in Kita-Senju, he opened Yakitori Imai in 2006.
今井 充史Takashi Imai
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MUSIUM
MUSIUM
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Cocktail / Whisky
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梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara is a bartender with various faces, offering conversation and drinks unique to the bar.
He was born in 1972 in Oita. While studying design at university, he began working part-time as a bartender. After graduation, he worked as an art director but also continued to hone his skills as a bartender, obtaining "Whiskey Professional" certification as a "Whiskey Connoisseur." He has diverse backgrounds, such as organizing his own band with deep knowledge of music. With a three-way approach featuring drinks, art, and music, he entertains guests who visit the bar.
梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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ON TOKYO
ON TOKYO
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Wine / Sake
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松野 弘Hiroshi Matsuno
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Mr. Matsuno has been fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine for 40 years.
Mr. Matsuno has been fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine for 40 years. Became interested in cooking as a natural progression because of an environment blessed with the sea and mountains. His parents encouraged him to become a chef, saying, "It's better to have a job in your field." After graduating from culinary school, he joined Kitcho, a renowned Japanese restaurant. Then, he studied nutritional science and medical food. He was in charge of sous chef at a well-known hotel and showed his skills. "Food is what forms the human mind and body. What people put in their mouths should be safe." He consistently keeps this thought in mind at ON TOKYO, too.
松野 弘Hiroshi Matsuno
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Kuzushi Washoku Koukian
くずしわしょく香季庵
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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高橋 直希Naoki Takahashi
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Mr. Takahashi creates a world of Japanese cuisine that surprises and impresses guests.
Based on Japanese cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients, he continues to develop new dishes combining French and Italian techniques.
高橋 直希Naoki Takahashi
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BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE ROPPONGI
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE ROPPONGI
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Seafood / Steak
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一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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A chef embodying the authentic taste and culture learned in Canada.
Mr. Ichinomiya was born in 1971 in Akita. From a young age, he admired chefs and decided to pursue a career in cooking. He honed his skills for ten years in several restaurants, including a steakhouse in Canada, where he learned authentic taste and culture. Saying that " cooking is a four-dimensional process and learning about culture," he understands not only the taste of unique foreign cuisines but also their culture and cooks with all his heart and soul. He is a chef with a sincere attitude toward cooking and a strong spirit of inquiry, such as refusing Japanese seasonings in his personal life to understand the Western taste.
一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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Focacceria la Brianza
Focacceria la Brianza
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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野口 大策Daisaku Noguchi
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Mr. Noguchi provides the once-in-a-lifetime taste created by experience and sensibility.
He was born in 1989 in Kagoshima. When he was young, his sister's cooking attracted him to cooking. After a long career at Yamanoue, a prestigious hotel in Tokyo, he studied at the Salone Group and deepened his experience in Saitama. After that, he joined the current restaurant, Focacceria la Brianza, to pursue his own style. His cooking is delicate and passionate, and his skills are highly praised.
野口 大策Daisaku Noguchi
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Toyosu Kinpura
豊洲・金ぷら
- Harumi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Oden / Beer / Cocktail
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小林 凌Ryo Kobayashi
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A young chef leading a new style of oden restaurant.
Mr. Kobayashi was born in 2002 in Fujimino-shi, Saitama. He graduated from culinary school and honed his skills through experiences in Italian and Japanese cuisine. Since February 2024, he has been the chef at Toyosu Kinpura, bringing vitality to the restaurant. With a desire to offer oden to visitors from overseas as well, he welcomes guests with meticulous preparation every day. His sincerity shines through in both the dishes he serves and his approach to customer service. He welcomes guests every day with careful preparation as he wants "visitors from overseas to enjoy Oden as widely as possible." His sincerity shines through in both the dishes he serves and his approach to customer service. This young chef's honesty is reflected in the cooking he serves and the service he provides to customers.
小林 凌Ryo Kobayashi
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