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Marconsorts +plus
マルコンソールプリュ
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, Mr. Yamamoto trained at a French restaurant in Tokyo.
He was born in 1987 in Fukui. He spent his childhood in Obama City, facing Wakasa Bay, where he felt close to fresh seafood. While standing in the kitchen at home for his working parents, he discovered the joy of cooking and went on to fisheries high school. After attending a vocational school to further study culinary skills, he trained at "Kitajimatei" and "Restaurant Sakaki" in Tokyo. Afterward, he relocated to Nagoya and continued to refine his skills at the bistro Innover. He now works at "Marconsorts +plus," valuing the charm of the ingredients.
山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Oryori Kifune
御料理 貴船
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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中川 清一Seiichi Nakagawa
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His passion for frequenting restaurants turned into a profession, and now he eagerly learns everything he can about new flavors and techniques.
He was born in 1968 in Ishikawa Prefecture. He got his start by taking on a job at a hotel in his home of Kanazawa after graduating from vocational school. While picking up experience in bartending and waiting tables at the hotel, he also learned about catering banquets and working in the kitchen with Japanese cuisine. After that, he went on to develop his skills further at different restaurants around Kanazawa, where he worked with traditional Japanese cuisine, as well as newer interpretations of Japanese food. He then went on to open Oryori Kifune in 2008. He loves to travel around to eat delicious food, and once he hears about a good restaurant he will go there, no matter how far, to try the food and develop his palate.
中川 清一Seiichi Nakagawa
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Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya
うなぎ家 しば福や
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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He went from observing his father who was farming eel, to entering the cooking field.
He was born in 1972 in Aichi prefecture. Observing his father who was an eel farmer, he was fascinated with eels and eel cuisine. Though he worked once as a foreman in the construction industry, he left the industry to start training as a chef in 2003 at [Sumiyaki Unafuji] in Nagoya. After working as its master chef and manager, he went independent and finally opened [Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya].
柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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Sushi Kinari
鮨 生成り
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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山崎 貴勝Takato Yamasaki
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Fascinated by Kanazawa, Mr. Yamasaki is striving forward as a sushi chef/owner in a new place.
He was born in 1987 in Kochi. He decided to go into the culinary arts after graduating from high school to try something new that suited him. He trained for four years at a Japanese restaurant in Rome, Italy, which was run by a ryotei in Asakusa. When he was still unsure whether to become independent in the difficult situation of the Corona disaster, he was approached by Mr. Tanaka, the owner of Katamachi Koryori Sho, a sushi restaurant in Katamachi, Kanazawa City. After working under Mr. Tanaka for three years since 2021, he moved to Kanazawa, attracted by the city and its people. In 2024, he opened Sushi Kinari.
山崎 貴勝Takato Yamasaki
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Jukusei Hidagyu Yakiniku GYU-SUKE
熟成飛騨牛焼肉GYU-SUKE
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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上道 和正Kazumasa Uemichi
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Mr. Uemichi is a cook who thoroughly explores cuisine and calls himself a "culinary geek."
He was born in 1974 in Fukuoka. From a young age, he has always loved both eating and cooking. Aspired to be a chef to make many people smile with his cooking. After graduating from school, he became a chef and began his training. Honed his skills in a variety of restaurants of different genres. He is currently working at GYU-SUKE. He calls himself a "culinary geek" and says, "I always think that I want to provide more delicious food with a thorough exploration of cuisine."
上道 和正Kazumasa Uemichi
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Naizou Yakiniku Senmon Kimoyakiya
内臓焼肉専門 きもやき屋
- Nakamura-ku, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Shochu
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小林 政彦Masahiko Kobayashi
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High-quality ingredients have been familiar to Mr. Kobayashi since he was a boy. After working in a butcher store, he decided to pursue a career in food and beverage.
He was born in 1977 in Aichi. His father owned a butcher store, and quality meat has been close to his heart since he was a boy. He started working part-time at a butcher store at 16 and was later hired as a regular staff member. After ten years of working in a face-to-face sales-style butcher store, he started his career in the restaurant business. Following working at Wagyu Yakiniku Kojiro, the predecessor of his current restaurant, he became the manager of Naizou Yakiniku Senmon Kimoyakiya. He continues to convey the appeal of offal meat to many people daily.
小林 政彦Masahiko Kobayashi
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Hida beef bone TAKAYAMA RAMEN MATSURI Osu Branch
飛騨牛骨高山ラーメン祭 大須店
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen),Ramen (noodles) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Mr. Ogishima fascinates his guests with ramen, which he puts in the flavor of Hida.
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. When he was about to start his career, the timing was right, and he decided to go into the culinary field. His love for ramen led him to train at Matsuri Takayama Branch, where he dedicated himself to making ramen. Currently, he is serving at the Matsuri Osu Branch. His delicate flavors and high skill level captivate guests and drive the restaurant's popularity.
荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Trattoria&Pizzeria&BAR LOGIC Nagano
Trattoria&Pizzeria&BAR LOGIC 長野
- Nagano, Nagano
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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Gensen wagyu Ishigama Katamariniku steak Ishigamayaki Tokinokane
厳選和牛 石窯塊肉ステーキ 石窯焼 時ノ鐘
- Fukui Station, Fukui
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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加藤 諭Satoru Kato
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A chef and a sommelier, a master chef with two sides
He was born in Kyoto in 1986. He used to cook as a child while his parents were working. Attracted by how interesting cooking is, he decided to become a chef. After graduating from Kyoto cooking college, he polished his skills working at French and Italian restaurants in Kyoto. While working at an Italian restaurant in Fukui, he became a certified sommelier. He next became the head chef at a French restaurant where he played an active role. He was appointed as the head chef of [Gensen wagyu Ishigama Katamariniku steak Ishigamayaki Tokinokane] in May 2019 after meeting the CEO of his present company.
加藤 諭Satoru Kato
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Izakaya kappo Tamura
居酒屋割烹 田村
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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Fascinated by Kaga cuisine, Mr. Tamaki entered the culinary world.
It was a connection with the Kanazawa City Cooking and Restaurant Association chairman at the time that led him into the world of chefs. He decided to change his career from the publishing industry because he was fascinated by the charm of Kaga cuisine. Since then, he has been supporting Tamura in Kanazawa for 20 years. Lined up in the restaurant are photos of people everyone has seen on TV, taken when they visited the restaurant. The restaurant is renowned among celebrities as a top-rated store. Mr. Tamaki continues to study Kaga cuisine and has many repeat customers for his menu, resulting from his curiosity.
玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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SUSHIGEN
すし験
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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Crafting a perfect experience for each day's guests.
Mr. Hiromasa Akieda was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture and started in the restaurant business at the age of 20. He has worked in Nagoya, Aichi, focusing his studies on Japanese food, and became familiar with a variety of ingredients. He currently manages [SUSHIGEN], where he carefully chooses the perfect ingredients and sake for each day's guests, serving a blissful experience over the counter.
秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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Chatei
茶亭
- Gotenba/Susono, Shizuoka
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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嘉手納 亮Ryo Kadena
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A chef who creates uncompromising dishes with a bold yet delicate sensibility.
Mr. Kadena was born in 1981 and is a native of Okinawa. When he was in high school, he started working part time at a French restaurant in Yokohama and was awakened to the charms of cuisine. After graduating, he studied French cuisine and banquet cuisine at the Ritz-Carlton and Grand Hyatt Tokyo. As chef at Chatei, he dives headfirst into the world of modern Chinese, which is a new genre. He shows his skills every day with his delicious cuisine. With his belief in working diligently every day to make Chatei more widely known, he continues to pursue ingenious cuisine.
嘉手納 亮Ryo Kadena
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MATSUKIUSHI
松喜うし
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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清水 和也Kazuya Shimizu
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Compliments during elementary school turned him into a chef for life.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1970 in Gifu Prefecture. He cooked his first meal when he was in elementary school, and that's when he knew he'd become a chef. He was so glad to hear his family's appreciation that he decided that was what he wanted to do as an adult. He graduated at a professional cooking school at 16, and then he's worked for about 30 years at [Hida Hotel Plaza]. Now, he's using his abilities at [MATSUKIUSHI].
清水 和也Kazuya Shimizu
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Ajiraku Yumeri
味楽 ゆめり
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop
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前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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With a desire to own a restaurant by age 30, he trained hard at a number of establishments to learn everything he could.
He was born in 1980 in Ishikawa Prefecture and grew up in Ushitsu, which is situated in the northern region of the Noto Peninsula. He started his culinary career after graduating from high school by taking up a job at a Japanese restaurant. He wanted to make sure that he owned his own restaurant by the time he was 30, so he trained hard to develop his skills at notable Japanese restaurants and bars around Kanazawa. From there, he was able to realize his dream by opening Ajiraku Yumeri at age 29, which is where he still works today.
前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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L'aisance
L'aisance
- Fukui City, Fukui
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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Mr. Yoshikawa aims to create a dining space where people can thoroughly enjoy the bounty of Fukui, the local area.
He was born in Fukui. After studying the basics of Western and French cuisine at the Teikoku Hotel in Osaka, he gained experience in wine bars and multinational restaurants. Valuing the connection with the community and wanting people to understand the backbone of the cuisine, he also devotes himself to supervising local restaurants, teaching cooking with local food resources, and participating in nutrition education programs for children. At L'aisance, which opened on July 15, 2022, he and Mr. Akae, with whom he has a close friendship, express their unique sensibility.
吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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shirohacha koshitsu annex
四六八ちゃ個室別館
- Toyama Station, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Mr. Kawakami believes that the word "delicious" is fundamental for chefs and businesses.
He was born in 1975 in Toyama. His love of food since childhood led him into a cooking career. In Toyama, blessed with food, he was trained at two restaurants, including a Japanese kappo cuisine restaurant, then became independent. In February 2020, he opened a new restaurant [shirohacha koshitsu annex] as a manager. He has been paying special attention to the delicate balance of Japanese cuisine and the needs of guests while polishing his skills. He says the fundamental thing to being a chef is to hear the words "delicious" and "would like to come back," and that is a motto for running a business.
河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE
TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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田中 優太Yuta Tanaka
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A manager with a good pedigree, his father, Mr. Satoru Tanaka, is a meat expert.
Mr. Tanaka was born in 2000 in Gifu. Since his parents ran a restaurant, he thought from an early age that the restaurant business was the most common thing he could do to make people happy. Started working part-time at a yakiniku restaurant as a student. After graduating, he joined his parents' business. Trained under his father, Mr. Satoru Tanaka, a meat expert. Moved to Nagoya for the opening of Nikuya Setsugekka Nagoya. Then, he became the manager at TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE, which opened in October 2022.
田中 優太Yuta Tanaka
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Nikuya Setsugekka NAGOYA
肉屋雪月花NAGOYA
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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To provide the ultimate taste, Mr. Tanaka challenges himself as a "meat master" devoting his life.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a cattleman and horse dealer, and his father ran a butcher shop, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. Since a young age, he dreamed of opening a restaurant, and at 25, he opened a yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant. His unique menu composition and store design gained attention, leading him to expand his meat-focused restaurants to 18 locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, his restaurant Nikuya Setsugekka in Nagoya was featured in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition". The restaurant has also received consecutive awards from the Tabelog Awards and gained popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Maruya Honten JR Nagoya Station Branch
まるや本店JR名古屋駅店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / General
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坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Ms. Sakamaoto is dedicated to cooking, constantly honing her skills, and pursuing the essence of Japanese cuisine.
From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and after graduating from high school, she joined Maruya Honten. While learning the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, she aimed to become an Unagi chef. She gained experience at most locations and became the head chef at the JR Nagoya Station branch. Leveraging her years of experience, she strives every day to further satisfy her guests.
坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Hibi Sakanazuki Toboku
日々魚数寄 東木
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Cookshop
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東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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His dishes reflect a long and diverse history of cooking professionally across the country.
He was born in 1982 in Ishikawa Prefecture. During his time in high school, he took on a part-time job at a yakitori (grilled chicken) restaurant, and the food there delighted him so much that he decided to enter culinary school after his high school graduation. After that, he went on to develop his skills at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa and a Japanese-style inn in Kyoto, as well as a Kaiseki (course meal) restaurant in Kagurazaka and a Japanese restaurant in Ginza called Uchiyama. He also spent time in Italy working at Japanese restaurants there. After he returned to Japan, he set out on his own to take his current position. He is also a certified sommelier and sake (Japanese alcohol) master.
東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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