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Ginza Hassen
銀座 八仙
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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杉本 修一Shuichi Sugimoto
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Specializes in kaiseki cuisine that uses premium ingredients and mixes various elements.
Mr. Sugimoto trained at hotels in Tokyo (kaiseki, globefish, and more) and ryotei restaurants in Akasaka. At the age of 30, became head chef at a ryotei restaurant in Akasaka, and at 35, became head chef of Japanese cuisine at a long-established hotel in Yokohama. After working as the manager of a counter kappo restaurant in Akasaka, he opened Sugimoto in Azabudai in 2005. In 2016, it moved to Ginza and operated as "Ginza Sugimoto." In October 2022, he joined a new project of Hachinohe Sake Brewery to become the head chef and director of "Ginza Hassen."
杉本 修一Shuichi Sugimoto
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Kagurazaka En
神楽坂 えん
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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藤澤 健二Kenji Fujisawa
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Having loved fish since childhood, Mr. Fujisawa became a sushi chef out of his love for the fish.
He was born in 1970 in Hyogo. He has been interested in fish since childhood and enjoys watching them in illustrated books and aquariums. This interest led him to decide to pursue a career as a sushi chef. Working at sushi restaurants in Tokyo for more than 20 years, he honed his solid skills and unique palate. In 2024, he met the owner of Kagurazaka En and joined the restaurant.
藤澤 健二Kenji Fujisawa
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Hokkai Monja × Teppanyaki KIBORI Shinjuku
北海もんじゃ×鉄板焼き KIBORI 新宿
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Hokkaido Cuisine / Craft Beer
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Yakitori Shouchan Ebisu
焼き鳥 ショウチャン 恵比寿
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine
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沼澤 貴宏Takahiro Numasawa
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Mr. Numasawa continues to hone his skills to gain solid culinary expertise.
He was born in 1979 in Yamagata. He chose to become a chef because of his desire to acquire professional skills and a love for cooking. After moving to Tokyo, he gained a variety of experiences. From 2022, he has been the chef at Yakitori Shouchan Ebisu.
沼澤 貴宏Takahiro Numasawa
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Chanko Sakaba Edosawa Ryogoku-Ekimae Branch
ちゃんこ酒場江戸沢 両国駅前店
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Nabe (hot pot),Japanese
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奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Delivering smiles to customers through dining.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1974 in Yamagata. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young. He learned of the joys of cooking at a dining establishment where he worked part-time during his student days and was drawn in by the world of food. He learned various knowledge and skills, such as Hokkaido cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, sushi, and Kaiseki cuisine - all of which have made him the chef he is today. Utilizing his over 20 years of experience, he now works as head chef and pours his efforts into developing the menu and raising future generations of chefs.
奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Yakiniku Ten Gamushara Marunouchi
焼肉 天 がむしゃら 丸の内
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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國吉 将斗Masato Kuniyoshi
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An aggressive, well-trained chef with a strong body and mind.
Mr. Kuniyoshi was born in Tokyo. He was obsessed with American football in college, and his enthusiasm for Yakiniku grew in the current company. The company's motto is "Smile for good business," and its creed is to make people happy and energetic through food. As part of that, he himself became interested in communicating with and energizing people through food. After joining the company, he gained experience in Yakiniku exclusively. At Yakiniku Ten Gamushara Marunouchi, he has discovered an even greater passion for Yakiniku and continues to pursue it.
國吉 将斗Masato Kuniyoshi
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Ushikoi Shibuya Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 渋谷店」
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to serve joyful moments with his smile and heartwarming customer service.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. In 2024, he joined Ushikoi's Shibuya branch as a staff member. His love of meeting people and his passion for the hospitality industry led him there. At first, he was not very good at cooking, but he began to feel happy when he saw his guests eating the dishes with pleasure. He pays great attention to the finest detail to give guests happy memories. He always strives to provide better service. His smile and heartwarming customer service make the restaurant's atmosphere all the more wonderful.
小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya
すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶ めでたや
- Asakusabashi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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一場 恵Megumi Ichiba
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Moving from the apparel to the restaurant industry, Ms. Ichiba conveys the charms of her hometown, Gunma, through cuisine.
She was born in Gunma. Her customer service experience in the apparel industry led her to enter the world of service. At Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya, she introduces the fascinating culinary culture of various parts of Gunma Prefecture, focusing on Kusatsu, a local hot spring resort that is one of the most famous in Japan.
一場 恵Megumi Ichiba
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Sushi Miyavi
鮨 雅
- Sangenjaya, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sake
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伊藤 一義Kuniyoshi Ito
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An experienced Japanese chef who satisfies the hearts and stomachs of visitors.
Mr. Ito was born in 1974 in Osaka. Starting a culinary career in his teens, he studied at restaurants of various genres, including Japanese and Western cuisine. In 2019, he moved to Tokyo, where he was fascinated by sushi after relearning more about it. Not only does he serve delicious sushi, but he also has a reputation for sourcing and grilling meats from his long experience in teppanyaki. Communicating openly with guests over the counter is one of the things he enjoys doing.
伊藤 一義Kuniyoshi Ito
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Beef-Professional Ginza
牛の達人 GINZA
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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堀江 直人Naoto Horie
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Offering the finest quality Japanese beef at a reasonable price.
Mr. Horie was born on May 31, 1975, in Tokyo. What started him on this path is the pleasure of working with delicious ingredients and enabling people to enjoy dishes that make those ingredients taste even better. Every day, he offers the finest meats that are hard to find elsewhere, such as Grade A5 Kagoshima black wagyu beef purchased directly from wholesalers at a price that provides excellent value for money. His motto is to offer customers more satisfying dishes than their price, so he carefully trims and prepares each cut of beef to maximize its flavor.
堀江 直人Naoto Horie
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SKYTREE(R) VIEW RESTAURANT REN
スカイツリー(R)ビューレストラン簾
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / French / Steak
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宮本 哲也Tetsuya Miyamoto
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Master chef of Japanese cuisine.
Mr. Tetsuya Miyamoto is the Technical Director of Nihon-ryori Kenkyukai (society for research on Japanese cuisine), as well as the Chairman of the Toho Cooks Association. After working as the Japanese cuisine master chef at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande, he became the Japanese cuisine master chef of Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo in April 2019.
宮本 哲也Tetsuya Miyamoto
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Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro Shinjuku Toho Bldg. Branch
ひとりしゃぶしゃぶ七代目松五郎 新宿東宝ビル店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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百瀬 和輝Kazuki Momose
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Mr. Momose brings smiles to people's faces with easygoing and enjoyable shabu-shabu made from carefully selected ingredients.
He has been in charge of Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro since its launch, having previously worked at the group's sukiyaki restaurant, Kuriya Nanadaime Matsugoro. Offering delicious shabu-shabu to people in Japan and abroad as a fast food restaurant where shabu-shabu can be experienced easily and at a reasonable price. He works daily to please many people with shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, made with carefully selected ingredients, including A4 and A5 Black Wagyu beef.
百瀬 和輝Kazuki Momose
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Sushi Hakata Matsumoto Yaesu Branch
鮨 博多まつもと 八重洲店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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Tsukiji Bon Marché
築地ボン・マルシェ
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Pasta
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薄 公章Kimiaki Usuki
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After gaining experience at renowned restaurants in Aoyama and Ginza, Mr. Usuki further honed his skills through training in Italy.
He was born in 1975 in Saitama. From a young age, he became interested in cooking by visiting well-known restaurants with his gourmet grandfather. Inspired by a certain famous TV show featuring chefs, he enrolled in the culinary school Ecole Tsuji Tokyo at the age of 18. After graduating, he gained experience at Ponte Vecchio in Aoyama and grape gumbo in Ginza (now closed) before heading to Italy. He worked four years at the famous restaurant RISTORO DI LAMORE in Tuscany and then returned to Japan. In 2009, he assumed the head chef position at Tsukiji Bon Marché.
薄 公章Kimiaki Usuki
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Shibuya Gyumon
渋谷 牛門
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Halal,Global/International / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Makgeolli
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タナさんTana
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A pioneer of halal yakiniku, receiving huge acclaim from Muslims living in and visiting Japan.
Mr. Tana was born in 1972 in Bangladesh. For many years, he has been in charge of the kitchen of Shibuya Gyumon, which provides yakiniku with halal-certified ingredients and cooking methods for Muslims. To serve halal food, he has studied thoroughly by taking classes and ordering books written in Bengali, his native language. As a pioneer in providing halal food in Japan, he also focuses on guidance to the staff working together in the restaurant's kitchen.
タナさんTana
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Yonpachi Gyojou Akihabara Showa-doriguchi Branch
四十八漁場 秋葉原昭和通り口店
- Akihabara, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Mr. Masahiro Ito (commonly known as Ma-kun) is a highly skilled fixed-net fisherman in Kushiura, Karatsu.
Ma-kun was born into a home of fishermen in Kushiura Bay and is a trueborn fisherman who continues to work using fixed-net fishing. The one in the back is the pole-and-line fisherman, Mr. Yusuke Oda. He is a unique pole-and-line fisherman - while working as a chef, he was awakened to the charms of the fishing industry and moved to Kushiura. They are thoroughly pursuing techniques for maintaining freshness and improving taste, such as destroying the fish's spinal cord, removing its stomach, and controlling blood removal as to the species and condition of the fish. Both of them are now indispensable fishermen for the restaurant group, supplying fish daily.
伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Drammatico
Drammatico
- Ogikubo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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重岡 中也Chuya Shigeoka
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Steadily achieving his dreams through unshakeable conviction and efforts.
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1979. Started working at [Drammatico] at age 19, and worked under Iron Chef Masahiko Kobe, the restaurant's head chef at that time. Became a trusted chef for the restaurant at just 21 years of age. Afterward, he took two trips to Italy to study the cuisine, and took over as the second owner and head chef at [Drammatico] after returning to Japan in 2007. In an elementary school essay, he wrote, "I want to be a chef at an Italian restaurant. I'll study abroad in Italy in my 20s, and have my own restaurant by the time I'm around 30." This dream has now become reality.
重岡 中也Chuya Shigeoka
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Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Toranomon Hills Station Branch
創作串揚げつだ 虎ノ門ヒルズステーション店
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Wine
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津田 猛Takeshi Tsuda
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Having earnestly lived out his dream of being a chef, Mr. Tsuda shares the deliciousness of Kushiage.
He was born in 1970 in Aichi. He has been cooking since childhood, from shopping for ingredients to making food. His passion for cooking led him to enter Tsuji Culinary Institute. After graduation, he worked at a French kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant. Moved to the Michelin-starred Rokukakutei restaurants in Osaka and Tokyo, which were his starting points. After ten years of experience, he became independent in March 2013, starting his restaurant, Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Main Branch. Then, he opened the Kinshachi Yokocho Branch in March 2018 and the Toranomon Hills Station Branch in 2024.
津田 猛Takeshi Tsuda
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Unagi Komagata Maekawa Soramachi Branch
鰻 駒形 前川 ソラマチ店
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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高梨 伸夫Nobuo Takanashi
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His yearning to be a chef led him to be an unagi chef. His wish is to serve great meals to a lot of people.
He was born in 1979 in Saitama. Impressed by professional works and dedications of chefs that appeared in the TV show, [Iron Chef], he started to wish to become a chef himself. He found employment at a Japanese restaurant with the hope of cooking and serving delicious meals to people. After gaining experiences in Japanese restaurants and unagi restaurants, he started training himself to be a dedicated unagi (eel) course dinner chef. Since 2012, he has been working for Unagi Komagata Maekawa Soramachi branch as a chef.
高梨 伸夫Nobuo Takanashi
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SAKURA Roppongi
SAKURA 六本木
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Wine
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山本 柊磨Shuma Yamamoto
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Chef of an authentic Western restaurant who has continued to hone his skills mainly in Italian.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1996 in Saitama. He began his interest in cooking in junior high school when he started making meals for it himself. He began to enjoy serving his family and being told how delicious it was. At 22 years old, after graduating from college, he started working at a restaurant a friend was recruiting for and studied mainly Italian cuisine. In September 2022, he moved from SAKURA Kabukicho to SAKURA Roppongi, where he serves as the chef.
山本 柊磨Shuma Yamamoto
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