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Omusubi-dokoro Morimori
おむすび処 盛盛
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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A food artist who unites people with his finest flavors.
Mr. Tanaka is the owner and chef, born in Tokyo. Started working in the restaurant industry in 1996 and trained all over the country. In 2010, he opened a restaurant in Koiwa and expanded its affiliated stores. After trying various tourist spots during the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched a rice ball restaurant in 2023. This restaurant uses high-quality ingredients and was founded based on the idea of valuing connections with people. He offers food journeys through delicate flavors and relationships.
田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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SYCAMORE CAFE TERRACE
SYCAMORE CAFE TERRACE シカモアカフェテラス
- Isesaki/Kiryu, Gunma
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Others / Coffee / Black Tea
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新井 翔也 Shoya Arai
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From Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine to sweets, Mr. Arai makes people smile with delicious taste.
He was born in 1996 in Gunma. When he applied for high school, he reexamined his career path after being unable to enter the preparatory high school of his choice. Upon entering a high school with a culinary department, he became fascinated with the world of cooking. Over three years, he learned the fundamentals and honed skills in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines and pastry making. After graduation, he spent eight years improving his skills in the Western cuisine department and restaurants of the Hotel New Otani in Kioicho. He then returned to Gunma and joined his current company. He was involved in the launch of operations and became the manager of two restaurants in the Mizunuma Village.
新井 翔也 Shoya Arai
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Wasai Yakura
和彩 八倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Mr. Ariga offers various Japanese cuisine featuring the delicacies of the mountains and the sea unique to his hometown of Kamakura.
He was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. The sous-chef at Wasai Yakura. He grew up familiar with ingredients from the Kanagawa Prefecture, such as Kamakura and Miura and began his culinary career. Having gained experience at a seafood Japanese restaurant, he learned culinary skills and styles that bring out the best of varied ingredients from his hometown. Because of his skills, he was appointed to his current position. He serves authentic Japanese cuisine of local production for local consumption to guests from Japan and abroad who visit Kamakura. He always works with sincerity and hospitality, feeling motivated to connect with people through food and bring joy and pleasure to them.
有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Murakiya Hanare
村木屋はなれ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Mr. Hosaki explores delicious food and drinks to bring guests a new taste of izakaya enjoyment.
He was born in 1996 in Kanagawa. The manager of Murakiya Hanare. During his college years, his part-time job led him to discover the appeal of restaurants that bring people smiles and joy through food. After graduation, he worked for a company but left because of his strong desire to work in the restaurant business. He started training with the goal of "owning his own restaurant." Experienced in both cooking and customer service at the famous Murakiya main branch in Yokohama, he assumed his current position in August 2023, when the sister branch opened. He has entertained a wide range of guests with Hanare's unique cuisine and space.
保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Terrace Restaurant Rose
テラスレストラン・ローズ
- Mito/Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French
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長谷川 恭央Yasuo Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa is a guest-oriented chef who charms with his proven skills and warmth of heart.
He was born in 1974 in Fukushima. After graduating high school, he went to culinary school and trained at French restaurants. In 2005, he joined his current company and has studied in various settings, including the banquet kitchen. Since 2014, he has been working as the head chef at Terrace Restaurant Rose, where he is committed to preparing and serving dishes that are close to the guests. At the Teppanyaki Jin in the restaurant, he also values communication. He is a veteran chef whose charm lies in his solid skills as a professional cook and his warmth of service.
長谷川 恭央Yasuo Hasegawa
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Sushi Koizumi
鮨こいづみ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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小泉 英樹Hideki Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to keep the tradition of Edomae Sushi with his skilled craftsmanship.
Mr. Koizumi was born in 1963 in Tokyo and raised in Kanda Kamakura Coast. He joined "Kanda Jenome Sushi" by chance and began to aspire to become a sushi chef. Then, he sharpened his skills in authentic Edo-style sushi restaurants established in 1861. From April 2023, he became the head chef of Sushi Koidsumi in Yokohama. He is a sushi chef who continues to preserve the tradition of Edo-mae sushi, with skills cultivated over a long period.
小泉 英樹Hideki Koizumi
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Milky Wave
ミルキーウェイブ
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- General,Western / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Cake
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小澤 勇Isamu Ozawa
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His starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child
Chef Ozawa's starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Ginza and at a steakhouse in Roppongi. In 1978 he opened Milky Wave in his hometown Kawagoe. This year is the restaurant's 37th year in business.
小澤 勇Isamu Ozawa
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Restaurant Ohtsu
レストラン オオツ
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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大津 高志Takashi Ohtsu
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Mr. Ohtsu wants to offer dishes with all his heart to those who have chosen his restaurant.
He was born in 1948 in Ibaraki. His love of eating and drinking led him to become a chef. He has read many cookbooks on French cuisine and other culinary specialties and has visited various regions of Japan in search of ingredients. Throughout his career, he has been in search of his own unique taste. In 1990, he opened Restaurant Ohtsu in his hometown of Ibaraki. Today, with his son and chef, he still continues to evolve as a cook.
大津 高志Takashi Ohtsu
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Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama Branch
グリルド エイジング・ビーフ 横浜店
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Steak / General / Garlic
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田村 和人Kazuto Tamura
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With heartwarming memories of his grandmother's cooking, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef.
He was born in 1979 in Ibaraki. His grandmother, a chef, has always treated him to delicious dishes since he was a young child. His admiration for his grandmother made him desire to create dishes, and he decided to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from Ecole Culinaire Kunitachi at 18, he studied cooking in France, the home of authentic French cuisine. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Tokyo and worked as a chef at a French restaurant in Kamakura. In July 2015, he joined Grilled Aging Beef Yokohama and currently works as the Kitchen Chief.
田村 和人Kazuto Tamura
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SUMI TERRACE BBQ MiIZUNUMA
SUMI TERRACE BBQ 水沼
- Isesaki/Kiryu, Gunma
- Beer Garden/BBQ,Other / General / Steak / Beer
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新井 翔也Shoya Arai
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Mr. Arai was captivated by the culinary world, where he could bring smiles to many people.
He was born in 1996 in Gunma. When he applied for high school, he reexamined his career path after being unable to enter the preparatory high school of his choice. Upon entering a high school with a culinary department, he became fascinated with the world of cooking. Over three years, he learned the fundamentals and honed skills in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines and pastry making. After graduation, he spent eight years improving his skills in the Western cuisine department and restaurants of the Hotel New Otani in Kioicho. He then returned to Gunma and joined his current company. He was involved in the launch of operations and became the manager of two restaurants in the Mizunuma Village.
新井 翔也Shoya Arai
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Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA
料亭 大宮 一の家
- Omiya, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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赤石 純一Junichi Akaishi
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The elegant kaiseki cuisine prepared by techniques cultivated over many years fascinates guests.
Mr. Akaishi was born in 1973. He became interested in cooking when preparing dinner for his working parents. Following high school graduation, he enrolled in a specialized culinary school. After completing his studies, he worked at the renowned Japanese confectionery shop Ginza Seigetsudo before joining Ryotei Omiya ICHI-NO-YA at age 21. Once he left his job, he gained a lot of experience, including at the CITY CLUB OF TOKYO, a members-only club in the Embassy of Canada. Fate brought him back to ICHI-NO-YA at the age of 36, where he rose to the position of head chef at 45. He is a chef who attracts guests with dishes that are filled with tradition.
赤石 純一Junichi Akaishi
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Teppanyaki Bian Yokohama
鉄板焼 美安 横浜
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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小野田 弘毅Hiroki Onoda
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Mr. Onoda's interest in food began at an early age and led him to become a chef.
He was born in 1958 in Tsukiji, Tokyo. With a father who was a wholesaler, he was exposed to food from an early age and became a chef. While working hard at a Japanese restaurant, he encountered Bian when things were going differently than expected. It has about eight branches in Tokyo, but the Yokohama branch is characterized by its space. Although people tend to imagine teppanyaki as a style where food is grilled right before them, Onoda says that his restaurant's style of serving food in private rooms results from consideration for the customers' comfort.
小野田 弘毅Hiroki Onoda
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Yoshichou
よし町
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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木村 英明Hideaki Kimura
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Providing the best of the best to convey the producer's thoughts.
Mr. Kimura was born in 1976 in Ibaraki. Born as the son of a Japanese restaurant Yoshichou, cooking has been a familiar part of his life since childhood. He was really into rugby during school, but after graduation, he took over the family business and became the 8th generation. He is known not only for his cooking but also for his eye for purchasing, and he is well-versed in the nature of the local Ibaraki area. What he always keeps in mind is to be grateful to the producers who bring the best ingredients. In order to sublimate his thoughts into a magnificent dish, he cooks with all his heart and does not cut corners in each and every job.
木村 英明Hideaki Kimura
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Nonna Nietta
Nonna Nietta
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Pasta
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川村 憲二Kenji Kawamura
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With "guest first" as the basis, Mr. Kawamura faces nature with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
He was born in 1978 in Ibaraki. A part-time job at an Italian restaurant, which he started as a college student, led him to become a chef. After working at a restaurant in Tokyo, he went alone to Italy to get to know the authentic taste. Trained for 6 years, he came back to Japan. He returned to his hometown and opened Nonna Nietta in March 2021. As a chef, he not only approaches ingredients with sincerity but also always thinks of his guests and ensures that they enjoy their time at the restaurant.
川村 憲二Kenji Kawamura
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Niku Kappou Tsubomi ~hanatale~
肉割烹 蕾 〜hanatale〜
- Takasaki, Gunma
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長谷川 和臣Kazuomi Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa loves to cook and loves it even more when the people who eat it smile and are happy.
He was born in 1984 in Gunma. Cooking is his passion, and he has trained and studied in various fields, including a restaurant that serves live fish from a fish tank and a Western-style restaurant. He honed his Japanese cooking skills by working as a chef at the counter of a Japanese restaurant from age 23 and opened hanatale in July 2017, serving as the owner-chef. His goal is to become an all-around chef who not only serves delicious food but also pays attention to ingredients and cooking methods and treats customers first and foremost.
長谷川 和臣Kazuomi Hasegawa
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Chugokusai Kashiwanoki
中国菜 柏ノ木
- Mito/Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Cantonese / Shokoshu (Chinese Shaoxing wine)
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柏 寛士Hiroshi Kashiwa
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In this place where he was born and raised, Mr. Kashiwa wants to continue being a chef until his life's end.
He was born in 1983 in Ibaraki. He aspired to become a chef naturally from an early age. After graduating from a vocational school, he worked as a chef in Kanagawa. In 2016, he opened Kashiwanoki in his hometown. The restaurant was flooded by the typhoon in October 2019 and forced to close, but with the support of many people, it reopened a year later. The restaurant moved to its current location in August 2024. He is a studious chef who does not forget his love and gratitude to the locals and people who have nurtured and supported him.
柏 寛士Hiroshi Kashiwa
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YOSHIKI FUJI
YOSHIKI FUJI
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French / Spanish / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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藤 良樹Yoshiki Fuji
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Mr. Fuji is an ever-evolving French chef on a new gastronomic stage.
He was born in 1980 in Ibaraki. Admiring his father, who was a chef, he entered a culinary school. After studying at restaurants in Tokyo and Kanagawa, he eventually took over the renowned restaurant Sessonan in 2014. In pursuit of further evolution, he went to the Basque Country in Spain, a city of gastronomy. Through learning from master chefs, he realized the importance of improving his self-expression. In May 2024, he opened YOSHIKI FUJI. His cuisine, full of originality, continues to attract many people.
藤 良樹Yoshiki Fuji
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Sushikappou Ku-kai
寿司割烹空海
- Chiba Station, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Born into a family of chefs, Mr. Muraki honed his skills from the age 15 to pursue a career as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1985 in Chiba. Growing up in an environment where many family members and relatives were chefs, he became familiar with cooking from a young age. He began his apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine at the age of 15. After his early years in Ueno and Kinshicho, he honed his skills in various sushi restaurants across Tokyo, including Roppongi, Ginza, Akasaka, and Ebisu. Since April 2019, he has been performing his expert skills at the newly opened Ku-kai. He is known for meticulous work and thoughtful customer service.
村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura
レストランプランデルブ 北鎌倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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高田 賀靖Noriyasu Takada
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Utilizes the [ma-ai (timing)] of Kabuki, his hobby to watch, into the service as well.
He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, he had 3 years of training at a hotel in Sapporo, then moved to Tokyo at the age of 21. After working at restaurants in Tokyo and Yokohama for approximately 5 years, he went back to Hokkaido. After having further training at [Le Gentil Homme] in Sapporo, he went back to Yokohama again. After working at a French restaurant for 2 years, he entered [Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura] at the age of 32. He was certified as a sommelier in 2011. Now he is utilizing [ma-ai (timing)] of kabuki, his hobby to watch, into the service at the restaurant.
高田 賀靖Noriyasu Takada
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Restaurant ROSE FARM HOUSE
Restaurant ROSE FARM HOUSE
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Soft Ice Cream
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木下 知也Tomoya Kinoshita
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Struggling but enjoying providing space and food that interacts with nature.
Mr. Kinoshita was born in 1988 in Ibaraki. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at a restaurant in Tokyo. Later, while moving from place to place in Japan, he came into contact with foodstuffs unique to the region. In April 2021, he returned to his hometown following the renovation of the facility and became the head chef and manager of Restaurant ROSE FARM HOUSE. He finds it interesting to offer meals that confront nature as a "rose farm" rather than the conventional cuisine and the facility's operation.
木下 知也Tomoya Kinoshita
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