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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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Nihon-ryori Ootsu
日本料理おお津
- Sayama, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Mr. Kajiura offers warm hospitality with dishes prepared wholeheartedly and carefully, starting from selecting ingredients.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Started his apprenticeship at a Japanese restaurant in Tokorozawa, initially with a casual interest in cooking due to his love for food. Inspired by an encounter with a colleague he respects as a person and a chef, he seriously honed his culinary skills and became even more fascinated with cooking. Then, he moved on to work at a Ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Ginza, where he also worked as a head chef. Afterward, he opened his restaurant in Nippori, which was popular for seven years before returning to Saitama. He then contributed to the launch of Ootsu and became the head chef when it opened in November 2019.
梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Birra Ristrante GAJA
ガヤ 小樽店（Birra Ristrante GAJA）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) / Horumon (offal meat)
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番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Since the opening, Mr.Banba has pursued the goal of making his customers smile with delicious food.
Since the opening of GAJA Otaru, he has been a central figure in the dining hall, bringing energy and liveliness to the restaurant. He constantly strives to improve himself as a waiter and chef, all for the sake of the customers' satisfaction. Currently, he oversees several locations, including Otaru, Seizan, and Eniwa, commuting between each. He is continuously pursuing "better service" to further improve the quality of his food and service.
番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Hana No Aru Sumika
花のある棲家
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Parfait / General / General
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山下 純次Junji Yamashita
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A museum-style café and bar where architecture lovers can gather and connect.
Mr. Yamashita was born in 1976 in Tokyo. He has been involved in the hotel and real estate business for more than 20 years and currently works for the real estate company Banc. In 2021, he was appointed manager when the company's museum-style cafe for architecture lovers, Architecture Cafe Sumika, opened. "Through detailed architectural models, we hope to spread the appeal of architecture," he says, adding that the company also offers a wide range of services to connect people who want to create their ideal home with specialists who can make it a reality.
山下 純次Junji Yamashita
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Niku Baru SHOUTAIAN Shibuya Branch
肉バル SHOUTAIAN 渋谷店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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千葉 政敏Masatoshi Chiba
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Mr. Chiba offers the deliciousness and pleasure that only A5 Japanese Black Beef can provide.
He was born in 1980 in Miyagi. After serving in the Ground Self-Defense Force, he entered the restaurant industry. He Joined Office UK Inc. after 15 years of experience in Tokyo, where he also worked as a store manager. Appointed as the manager of Niku baru SHOTAIAN Shibuya branch. He delivers to people the deliciousness and joy of A5 Japanese black beef from all over Japan.
千葉 政敏Masatoshi Chiba
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Niku Ryori Youki
肉料理 陽気
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sake / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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長井 信学Nobutaka Nagai
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Offering a place to enjoy the meat that Japan is proud of more easily.
Mr. Nagai was born in 1989 in Kyoto. After training, he opened Niku Ryori Youki in 2024 as owner and chef. He hopes to make Kuroge Wagyu beef, an excellent Japanese food product, more familiar to many people by offering it at a more affordable price. As a bridge connecting people with the fascinating food culture that Japan is proud of, he continues to operate Youki.
長井 信学Nobutaka Nagai
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Agu-buta Shabu & Okinawa ryori Asatoya
アグー豚しゃぶ&沖縄料理 安里家
- Asato/ Sakaemachi Market, Okinawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot) / Okinawa Cuisine
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大濱 太彰Hiroaki Ohama
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Mr. Ohama feels rewarded for the food and beverage work that can make people smile and share.
He wanted to work in a job where he could interact with people, so he entered the world of food and beverage. As he worked in restaurants, he became more and more interested in serving customers as well as in making food. Wanting to cook delicious food himself, he began learning about cooking enthusiastically. At Asatoya, he shows his natural cheerfulness and adds energy to the restaurant.
大濱 太彰Hiroaki Ohama
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Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Dai Nagoya Building Branch
ひつまぶし名古屋備長 大名古屋ビルヂング店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
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青木 陽一Yoichi Aoki
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Aim to become the specialist in eel cuisine by impressing with appeal of eel
He was born on January 1, 1981 in Aichi Prefecture. Worked part-time in the main restaurant at age 16. He began to take an interest in the profound taste of Japanese eel as he was working and thus decided to specialize in it. With his love for cooking since young, he was recommended by his father to enroll in a cooking school.After graduation, he became an employee of Bincho. After gaining experience working in the main restaurant for 3 years, the Lachic blanch for 10 years, and the Esca blanch for 2 years, he was transferred to the current Dai Nagoya Building Restaurant. As a specialist in eel cuisine, he continues to polish his skills on a daily basis.
青木 陽一Yoichi Aoki
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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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KOBE BEEF STEAK PANDORA TAKUMI
神戸牛ステーキ パンドラ匠
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Beef Steak
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境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Master teppanyaki chef with over 40 years of experience brings the taste of ingredients to the pinnacle.
Mr. Minami was born in 1960 in Tokyo. He started his career as a chef at a Western-style restaurant in Tokyo. Encountered Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) in his 20s, he was drawn to the cooking method that maximizes the natural flavors of the ingredients. After serving as the head chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Ikebukuro, at the age of 34, he had the opportunity to join the renowned restaurant PANDORA in Nishi-shinjuku and was actively working there. In November 2017, with the opening of the second branch PANDORA TAKUMI, he assumed the head chef position. While showcasing his seasoned culinary skills, he delivers the finest flavors to guests from both domestic and international backgrounds. His warm hospitality is also highly praised.
境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Ebisu Premium
えびすPremium
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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藤田 充紀Mitsunori Fujita
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Mr. Fujita opened his dream izakaya, inspiring people with his culinary talent and humanity.
He was born in 1982 in Osaka. Decided to run his own izakaya, which was his dream, and started working at an izakaya to make it a reality. When he was about 30 years old, he opened his long-desired restaurant. His career as a chef began with a wrong phone call, leading to various experiences in the food and beverage industry and his passion for building his own successful izakaya. His culinary talent and personality continue to bring joy and satisfaction to his guests.
藤田 充紀Mitsunori Fujita
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Hakodate Dining Gaya
函館ダイニング雅家
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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His vast knowledge of a range of cuisines, including Japanese, is the backbone of Hakodate Dining Gaya
Born in Hakodate, he enjoyed eating from a young age and developed an interest in cooking. When he was heavily into boxing, he often ate ramen. This prompted him to move to Tokyo to study Chinese cuisine. After that he developed an extraordinary talent for cooking and built up experience and expertise across a range of different culinary styles including provincial cuisine and traditional Japanese cuisine. "What you see and what you eat will be a very powerful thing for a chef," he says. He continues to study cooking by trying dishes at many different restaurants. His expertise and constant self-improvement play a central role in the food served at Hakodate Dining Gaya today.
築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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Unagidokoro Umami
うなぎ処 美味美
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Adding color to special days of tourism and small everyday luxuries.
Ms. Morimoto was born in Osaka. Experienced sushi restaurant in Tezukayama, Abeno, in Osaka City for 5 years. As a hall staff member at the restaurant, which also serves kaiseki cuisine, she has watched over people's precious dining moments. She now works as the manager at Unagidokoro Umami. In a space where guests can enjoy a meal with history and culture, she provides color to special occasions for tourists and small luxuries for local people in their daily lives.
森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Sushiya no Negami
すし屋の根がみ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami
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Mr. Negami was influenced by his father and aimed to walk the path of cuisine. He is a passionate artisan that studied hard due to his passion for sushi.
Mr. Negami was born in 1963 in Hokkaido. Being influenced by his father, who was a chef, he held hopes of becoming a Japanese chef himself one day. After graduating high school, he trained for around 5 years at a sushi restaurant introduced by an acquaintance. Later on, after working at an eat-out chain sushi restaurant, he worked at the famous Susukino restaurant "Sushiya no Yamada," where he polished his skills for over 20 years. Utilizing his steady skill and rich experience, he opened "Sushiya no Negami" in 2010. His carefully made Ezo-mae sushi, which uses the rich ingredients of Hokkaido, is highly praised.
根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami
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FIFTY-FIVE TOKYO Ebisu Branch
FIFTY-FIVE TOKYO 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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川島 貴彦Takahiko Kawashima
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Mr. Kawashima uses his experience to bring smiles to many people's faces with fine-tasting "Yakiniku"!
He was born in 1978. Entered high school, where he could obtain a cooking license. After honing his skills at a French restaurant, he further studied cooking at Ecole Tsuji Tokyo. Following graduation, he gained experience as a bartender and manager at an Italian restaurant in Kyobashi and a dining bar before joining the Yakiniku Shibaura group at 32. Having spent 10 years in the company, he has been involved in the current restaurant since its reopening and was appointed head chef. Changing the way of cutting the meat depending on the day's conditions, he offers new ways of eating each part of the meat and unique flavor combinations, which have been well received.
川島 貴彦Takahiko Kawashima
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Ushiyoshibiyori
牛吉日和
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
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飯塚 啓Satoshi Iizuka
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Mr. Iizuka is a chef who cherishes human relationships and attracts many people with outstanding skills.
He was born in 1990 in Fukuoka. A part-time job at a restaurant that he started at age 20 is an opportunity to become a chef. He polished his skills for a long time at a famous restaurant in Tokyo, Sahsya Kanetanaka. He has been working at Ushiyoshibiyori, which opened in June 2024. His sincere attitude toward cooking is consistent, and the word "delicious" from his guests is a moment of bliss for him. He also has a deep affection for this industry, where people naturally connect with each other.
飯塚 啓Satoshi Iizuka
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Kyo-no-Yakiniku-dokoro Renzo Karasuma Main Branch
京の焼肉処 蓮蔵 烏丸本店
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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得津 皓平Kouhei Tokutsu
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Mr.Tokutsu's interest in cooking led him to take his first steps as a chef.
He was born in 1990 in Kyoto. A part-time job as a student led him to discover the depth and interest of cooking. He started his career as a chef at a Yakiniku restaurant in 2009. Since then, he has honed his skills at Japanese kappo restaurants. He talked face-to-face with the current owner when considering his next career move. The owner's management theory and personality attracted him, so he decided to set up a new restaurant. He was appointed as head chef of Renzo Karasuma, which opened in December 2023.
得津 皓平Kouhei Tokutsu
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Restaurant Re:
Restaurant Re:
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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能島舞Mai Noujima
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Delicate Japanese cuisine meets French cuisine.
Ms. Mai Noujima was born in 1989 in Hiroshima. As a child, she ran around in the mountains and fields in an area rich in nature. Her grandmother, who loved to cook, inspired her to pursue a career in the culinary field. After graduating from the Hiroshima Suishin Culinary College, she showed her technical skills by participating in the World Skills Competition in London. Having that as a strength, she gained experience at various French and other restaurants in her hometown of Hiroshima and Tokyo while at the same time loving whisky so much that she worked part-time at a whisky specialty store. In 2024, she was appointed as a chef at Restaurant Re:. She is highly anticipated for her future career.
能島舞Mai Noujima
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Monzen-nakacho Koshitsu Yakiniku ROYAL
門前仲町 個室焼肉 ロイヤル
- Monzen-Nakacho, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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横田 工Takumi Yokota
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Offering people a "special experience" through a dedication to food and ambiance.
Mr. Yokota has a career as a restaurant chef in Tokyo, bringing pleasant times to many guests through his culinary skills. He is currently working as a chef at Koshitsu Yakiniku Royal. It's a restaurant that pays attention to details, from ingredient selection to the ambiance, to deliver a "special experience." Located in front of Monzen-nakacho Station, it provides moments that satisfy the heart.
横田 工Takumi Yokota
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Heaven's Truck
Heaven's Truck
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Beer Garden/BBQ,Other / Okinawa Cuisine / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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里井 郁海Ikumi Satoi
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A space filled with Okinawan style and cheerful customer service. Creating an enjoyable day for the guests.
Mr. Satoi was born in 1999 in Osaka. He worked part-time at a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant during his student days. Later, he entered the food and beverage industry as a working professional. After gaining experience at an udon restaurant, he moved to Okinawa in 2023. Currently, he is active at Heaven's Truck. He entertains guests with his cheerful, smile-first customer service in an unusual, open space with plenty of Okinawan elements.
里井 郁海Ikumi Satoi
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