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Urayasu Kourai
浦安 幸来
- Urayasu, Chiba
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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With his childhood admiration for chefs, Mr. Arai is devoted to his culinary career.
He was born in 1973 in Nagano. As a child, his image of a chef was that of a quiet and diligent artisan. The way they beautifully filleted the fish looked cool and inspired him to enter the culinary world. He worked at the renowned Japanese restaurant Ginza Kitcho for 21 years, where he honed his skills in various aspects of Japanese cuisine, such as simmered and grilled dishes, and demonstrated his ability as a leader. In 2022, he became independent by opening Urayasu Kourai.
新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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Shunsai to Osake Anbai
旬菜とお酒 あんばい
- Chayamachi/Nakazakicho, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaisen Nabe (seafood hot pot)
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池田 雅之Masayuki Ikeda
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Mr. Ikeda is a Japanese chef who continues confronting Japanese food from various perspectives.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Having studied as a chef mainly in Japanese cuisine, he also experienced sushi, Chinese cuisine, and Italian cuisine to reconsider Japanese cuisine from various perspectives beyond the boundaries of genres. Since around 2010, he has been with his current company as a chef, supporting the kitchens of each of the group's restaurants. Currently, he is working at Shunsai to Osake Anbai.
池田 雅之Masayuki Ikeda
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Rikyu Shinjuku Island Tower
李宮 新宿アイランドタワー
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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蓮見 勇一Yuichi Hasumi
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Aiming to become an expert, Mr. Hasumi entered the culinary profession.
He was born in 1967 in Tokyo. He thought that acquiring expertise, instead of being a general office worker, would give him much hope in his life, so he went into the world of cooking after graduating from school. He trained at yakiniku restaurants, as he had been working part-time at a yakiniku restaurant during his school days. As his career progressed, he gained more and more trust and worked in many restaurants. After that, he joined Create Dining inc. He is currently serving as the head chef at Rikyu Shinjuku Island Tower.
蓮見 勇一Yuichi Hasumi
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Kamakura Kaisen Umi Kamakura Komachi
鎌倉海鮮 碧海-umi-鎌倉小町
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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高橋 いず美Izumi Takahashi
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As a sake and fish professional, Ms. Takahashi offers a luxurious Japanese experience.
She was born in 1974 in Miyagi. She has a strong interest in cooking and a deep knowledge of presentation and tableware. Her interest in cooking, serving, and tableware has led to her own joy and interest in the culinary world. She started her career in 2017. Learn about sake and fish at Sakana BAR Ippo in Azabu-Juban. In 2024, she opened umi, serving guests daily as the proprietress.
高橋 いず美Izumi Takahashi
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Z/X coffee Shinsakae Branch
Z/X coffee新栄店
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Herb & Spice / Coffee / Cocktail
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永吉 将太Shota Nagayoshi
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Mr. Nagayoshi operates his cafe inspired by traveling abroad and meeting many people.
He is originally from Aichi and has spent much of his career in restaurants abroad. After gaining experience in various countries as a restaurant staff member, he returned to Japan and now manages Z/X Coffee Shinsakae Branch. His exposure to diverse cultures and lifestyles is reflected in creating a relaxed space where guests can enjoy themselves just as they are.
永吉 将太Shota Nagayoshi
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Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch
もつ粋 奈良三条店
- Nara, Nara
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Horumon (offal meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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Mr. Morishita is a chef who supports various menus such as motsunabe, skewers, and a la carte dishes.
He was born in 1993 in Nara and has been engaged in the food and beverage industry since he was 16. Beginning with a part-time job, he worked as a cook in a Chinese restaurant, a ramen restaurant, and an izakaya pub. Currently, he is a chef at Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch. Mr. Morishita has experienced menus of various genres. In addition to motsunabe and skewers, he supports a varied menu that features mainly Japanese dishes but also Korean-style dishes
森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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Osakanadokoro Sakurachaya
御魚処 さくら茶屋
- Nara, Nara
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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長澤 真一Shinichi Nagasawa
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Having entered the culinary world from the civil service, Mr. Nagasawa is now fully utilizing the skills he has honed to create superb dishes.
He was born in 1974 in Tottori. Grew up eating his grandmother's country cooking. He longed for Western-style food, such as hamburgers and spaghetti, and began cooking them himself. He dreamed of being a cook to make better food but became a civil servant. When he was not ready to give up on his dream, he was inspired by his master, a connoisseur at the market. He trained at a kappo restaurant for five years, a Japanese restaurant in the Kansai region, and a restaurant specializing in wagyu beef. Now, as the owner-chef of Sakurachaya, he continues working hard, making full use of his connoisseurship of fresh fish and his connections.
長澤 真一Shinichi Nagasawa
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Yakiniku Hazangyu
焼肉 八山牛
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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夏森 威Takeshi Natsumori
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Mr. Natsumori serves carefully selected meats, with the priority on making his guests feel happy.
He was born in 1978. He has always been interested in cooking, and naturally, he went into the culinary field. After working at the famous Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant Jyojyoen for about five years and at a Japanese restaurant for about ten years, he opened Yakiniku Hazangyu in Dogenzaka, Shibuya in 2022. He is proud of the high-quality meat he receives from reliable wholesalers. With the thought, "To make customers happy is the greatest joy for a chef," he continues to study to serve delicious meat.
夏森 威Takeshi Natsumori
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Pizza Verde Matsumoto
Pizza Verde Matsumoto
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Neapolitan Pizza
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五味 靖夫Yasuo Gomi
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All of the experiences Mr. Gomi went through with pizza have led him to where he is today.
He was born in 1968 in Nagano. Initially, he worked as a pizza delivery staff member. Still, he was impressed by Neapolitan pizza made by professional pizza chefs in Italy and decided to be a pizza chef. After training, he has become one of the world's most respected pizza chef. Later, he honed his skills at specialty stores in Japan and also experienced mobile sales to connect with the needs of different regions. In 2015, he opened Pizza Verde Matsumoto as the culmination of his work. His whole experience with pizza has led him to become who he is today.
五味 靖夫Yasuo Gomi
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Teppanyaki Steak SUN SHO
鉄板焼 ステーキ SUN SHO
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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田中 裕子Hiroko Tanaka
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Ms. Tanaka's enjoyment of cooking and tasting food is the starting point of her career as a chef.
She was born in Osaka. Her love for cooking has already developed since she was in elementary school, and she served the same menu to her family whenever she had cooking classes in home economics. She also loved to eat. After graduation, she entered the restaurant industry and has been constantly involved with restaurants ever since. Having attended culinary school, she has worked as the proprietress of a sushi restaurant and a restaurant. She also worked at a teppanyaki restaurant in Roppongi and aspired to open her own restaurant someday. Then, she opened Teppanyaki Steak SUN SHO in 2015 as the owner-chef.
田中 裕子Hiroko Tanaka
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GINZA FUJIMARU
GINZA FUJIMARU
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French
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藤丸 貴成Takanari Fujimaru
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Mr. Fujimaru wants guests to experience the performance in front of their eyes with all their senses.
He has been the head chef since the opening of GINZA FUJIMARU in 2019. He adds GINZA FUJIMARU's unique essence to each dish and expresses the inheritance of French culinary culture and respect for the ingredients. Every day, he cooks with the hope that his customers will enjoy the splendor and beauty of the ingredients and the harmony of ingredients from Japan, France, and other parts of the world.
藤丸 貴成Takanari Fujimaru
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Yakiniku Ishigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka Branch
焼肉石垣島美崎牛 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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阿次富 洋貴Hirotaka Ajitomi
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Presenting the charm of "Misaki Beef" in Akasaka.
Mr. Ajitomi was born in 1975 in Okinawa. Since the opening of Misaki Beef Honten Co., Ltd. and the launch of the brand, he has worked to develop the Misaki Beef brand. Having experience as a chef and in in-store meat sales and wholesale, he has conveyed the appeal of "Misaki Beef" from various angles. Currently, he is working as a chef at Yakiniku Isigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka branch, spreading the charm of "Misaki Beef" from a corner of Akasaka.
阿次富 洋貴Hirotaka Ajitomi
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Syokudoen Namba Walk Branch
食道園 なんばウォーク店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.
He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.
黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Kyoto Senryou
京都千両
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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大森 三夫Mitsuo Omori
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Mr. Omori continues to work diligently with each piece of Sushi to bring joy to his guests.
He was born in 1965 in Tochigi. Feeling the satisfaction and joy of making people happy through cooking, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to many people's faces. After training at an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and a Sushi restaurant, he acquired solid skills and developed a passion for bringing out the best ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Kyoto Sen-ryo, which opened in front of Kyoto Station on September 13, 2024. He has a deep love for Sushi, and the thought that goes into every single piece of Sushi brings a smile to the faces of the guests.
大森 三夫Mitsuo Omori
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Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi Branch
北新地焼肉さつま 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山田 智朗Tomoaki Yamada
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Mr. Yamada is committed to creating a new type of restaurant and spreading the appeal of yakiniku (grilled meat).
He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. He fell in love with the taste of "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma," which he ate in Osaka and trained at the same restaurant. He was appointed the store manager at the newly opened "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi branch" on February 23, 2023. He tries to create a new restaurant-style and welcomes guests with warm hospitality every day.
山田 智朗Tomoaki Yamada
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Kimukatsu Ebisu Branch
キムカツ恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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泉 慎介Shinsuke Izumi
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Mr. Izumi wants to continue creating dishes that make everyone smile.
He was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. He loves cooking and decided to enter the culinary world. After working as a chef in Fukuoka, he had an opportunity to come to Tokyo. He honed his skills while working in various restaurants, gaining experience as a head chef and more. At Kimukatsu, he continues to showcase his remarkable talent.
泉 慎介Shinsuke Izumi
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Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa
貝と炭火と日本酒 撓
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Mr. Murakami creates a time and space that can impress guests on their important day.
He was born in 1973 in Kanagawa. He began his apprenticeship at a part-time job at a kappo restaurant and started training in Japanese cuisine. He has worked as a head chef in the kitchens of a kappo ryokan inn and a hotel. In July 2019, he opened Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa in Tsuruya-cho, Yokohama. As the owner-chef, he welcomes a wide range of guests. His creed is "to provide guests with a time and space to feel as much impression as possible on their special day." With dishes that carefully draw out the charm of seasonal ingredients and heartwarming service, he serves various occasions.
村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu
創作串カツ 坊也哲
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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越智 哲也Tetsuya Ochi
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Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.
He was born in 1991 in Hyogo. Since the age of 18, when he entered the world of Kushikatsu, he has worked exclusively with Kushikatsu. After training at Kushikatsu specialty restaurants in Kita Shinchi, Noda, and other northern areas of Osaka, he is now the owner and chef of Bouyatetsu.
越智 哲也Tetsuya Ochi
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Osaka Teppanyaki Tetsuju
大坂鉄板焼 鉄十
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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水野 大志Taishi Mizuno
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Creating an extraordinary time for guests with exceptional cuisine in a special space.
Growing up watching the backs of his parents, who ran a skewer restaurant, Mr. Mizuno naturally became a chef. Since joining Tetsuju, an Osaka iron-griddled cuisine restaurant, at 18, he has devotedly gained experience on this path and a wide range of knowledge. He offers a memorable dining experience where diners can enjoy high-quality ingredients and the scenery of Ginza as he continues to hone their technique of bringing out the best of the ingredients. Guests are charmed by his genuine hospitality.
水野 大志Taishi Mizuno
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Yakitori Izakaya Kemuri [Sake specialty store]
焼き鳥居酒屋 けむり【日本酒専門店】
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake
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池原 慎太郎Shintaro Ikehara
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Mr. Ikehara aims to make people want to visit the restaurant daily with his delicious skewers and friendly service.
He was born in 1994 in Okinawa and is currently working at Yakitori Izakaya Kemuri. He is conscious not only of creating an appealing menu that makes the most of tasty chicken skewers but also of providing friendly service. He aims to create a restaurant with a familiar atmosphere that makes people want to visit regularly.
池原 慎太郎Shintaro Ikehara
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