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Washoku Teppan Ginza Sakutsuki
和食鉄板 銀座 朔月
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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大網 幸治Koji Ooami
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After watching a documentary program about professional cooks, Mr. Ooami wanted to try it.
He was born in 1968 in Chiba. Since his parents were both working, he often cooked for himself and became interested in cooking naturally. After graduating high school, he worked in his family's transportation business. Still, he decided it was not for him and jumped into the culinary world, which he had been interested in since he was a student. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he worked at a kappo (Japanese) restaurant in Akasaka, a Japanese-style restaurant in Kawasaki, a restaurant in Narita, and a hotel in Hakozaki before becoming the head chef at Manyoutei in Daikanyama at the age of 36. Five years later, he was appointed as the head chef of Sakutsuki, starting from the restaurant's establishment and continuing to the present.
大網 幸治Koji Ooami
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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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Kyo-ryori Otabicho Tagoto
京料理 御旅町田ごと
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Trained at the long-established restaurant, Mr. Yoshinaga carries on the tradition of Kyoto cuisine for future generations.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating high school, he moved to Kyoto to learn Kyoto cuisine. Upon discovering the renowned Kyoto cuisine establishment, Tagoto, he decided to join the company. He studied traditional Kyoto cuisine from its foundation, acquiring cooking techniques. Through his training, he embodied the spirit of hospitality unique to Kyoto. With the knowledge and solid skills gained from years of experience, he was appointed as the head chef of the restaurant in 1999. Since 2012, he has served as the deputy director of the culinary department, continuing to preserve the taste of the long-established restaurant.
吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Yakiniku Horumon Uedaya Ryogoku Kiyosumi-dori Branch
焼肉ホルモン上田屋 両国清澄通り店
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri
心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Manjuen
萬壽苑
- Suidobashi, Tokyo
- Cantonese,Chinese / Cantonese
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大田 気流甫Kerupu Ota
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Mr. Ota serves captivating Cantonese with expert skill and the use of spices.
He was born in 1969. The head chef of Manjuen. Impressed by the authentic Chinese food in Hong Kong, he went on to eat all kinds of high-end Chinese food in Japan, then decided to become a professional chef, hoping to create beautiful and delicious food. He honed his skills for many years under the Hong Kong-born head chef at Manjuen at the Hotel Grand Palace in Kudanshita and later became the head chef there. After the hotel closed, he took over the restaurant's name and opened the current restaurant in Suidobashi in 2021. Since then, he has been presenting various delicacies with his matured technique and taste.
大田 気流甫Kerupu Ota
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Minami Aoyama Hifumi
南青山 ひふみ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.
加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch
全席個室居酒屋 四季の詩-shikinouta-京都駅前店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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箕浦 幸一Koichi Minoura
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Mr. Minoura has been very interested in cooking ever since he was a child.
Mr. Minoura was born in 1985 in Gifu. Having been very interested in cuisine since he was a child, from the age of 16, he began walking the path of cooking. After honing his cooking skills for 6 years at a famous Japanese inn in Gifu, he served as head chef at a long-standing Japanese restaurant in Shimbashi called Ikkoku. He was then selected to be the head chef at -shikinouta-, where he works even now. He works tirelessly every day to deliver delicious food and smiles to his customers.
箕浦 幸一Koichi Minoura
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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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Western Restaurant Ginza Grill Cardinal
洋食屋銀座グリルカーディナル
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- General,Western / Hamburger Steak / Omurice (omelet rice) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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田中 俊行Toshiyuki Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka decided to become a chef, longing after the flavor of the omelet filled with fried rice that he ate at a shop in the neighborhood.
Mr. Tanaka was born in 1971 in Osaka. He was captivated by the taste of the omelet rice he had at his favorite restaurant nearby when he lived alone. To make his dream of making cuisine at Western restaurants come true, he proceeded to the world of cooking. He studied and polished his skills at Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai, a Western restaurant in Ueno-Hirokoji. In 2015 he began working at Western Restaurant Ginza Grill Cardinal. He currently works there as head chef, trying every day to ensure that his food makes many people smile.
田中 俊行Toshiyuki Tanaka
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Sushi Miyako
鮨みやこ
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi
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Specializing in sushi for more than 45 years. Mr. Igarashi puts his heart and soul into every single piece of sushi and treats guests with seasonal delicacies.
He was born in 1961 in Hokkaido. The chef of Sushi Miyako. When he was a child, he had many opportunities to hear about the deliciousness of Edo-mae sushi from his father, who had lived in Tokyo, and he aspired to become a sushi chef. After training in Sapporo, he moved to Tokyo and gained experience at a sushi restaurant in a hotel in Kojimachi. Later, he connected with Sushi Miyako in the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Nishi-Shinjuku, where he has worked for about 30 years. In 2022, he inherited it and established the current restaurant on the basement floor of the Hilton Tokyo in the same area. He is presenting the culmination of his life as a sushi chef.
五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi
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Yamato Ryori Tsukiji Ihachi Main Branch
倭料理 築地伊八 本店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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池本 之浩Yukihiro Ikemoto
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Mr. Ikemoto is a maestro of A5 Wagyu beef, giving shape to ideas from a new perspective.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. To acquire professional skills, he decided to become a chef and graduated from Tsuji Culinary Institute. After that, he gained experience at a members-only restaurant and the InterContinental Yokohama Grand, followed by 26 years of work at a Wagyu wholesaler. At that time, he met the current company president and joined in August 2023. Utilizing his experience as a wholesaler, he developed a menu serving A5 Wagyu sirloin purchased at an affordable price on beef skewers. It has become the signature menu item at Tsukiji Ihachi Main Branch.
池本 之浩Yukihiro Ikemoto
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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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Shabu-shabu Temujin
しゃぶしゃぶテムジン
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)
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村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Utilizing the experience and knowledge he has cultivated, Mr. Muraoka proposes a new way to enjoy meat.
He was born on January 29, 1989 in Hokkaido. To follow in his father's footsteps, who took charge at Jingisukan Temujin, he decided to take on the challenge of managing a restaurant. He moved to Tokyo in his early 20s and gained experience in a variety of restaurants, including izakaya (Japanese-style pub), ramen, and yakiniku restaurant, and acquired management know-how. While respecting the flavors and traditions established by his father, he has forged his own path, opened Shabu-shabu Temujin in Hakodate on April 25, 2024, at Hakobiva in front of Hakodate Station, in addition to the Jingisukan restaurant.
村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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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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Wagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi Branch
和牛焼肉 格之進 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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柏木 悠希Yuki Kashiwagi
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Mr. Kashiwagi was fascinated by food and beverage and jumped into the food industry. He now leads the restaurant as a manager.
Mr. Kashiwagi was born in 1997 in Tokyo. He originally liked food, and he was interested in it. The thought that he wanted to be a motivation to serve dishes or provide services to amuse the guests in the restaurant industry, he chose his career to work in the food industry. He joined the company and gained training in "Kakunoshin F." He was transferred to "Wagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi Branch" in 2021 and became a manager in 2023.
柏木 悠希Yuki Kashiwagi
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India Nepal Restaurant Everest Cafe
インド・ネパール料理 エベレスト カフェ
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Indian,Other Asian / Curry / Indian / Nepalese
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SUBEDI MAHENDRA BAHADURSUBEDI MAHENDRA BAHADUR
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Brings joy and excitement to people through cooking.
Driven by a passion for cooking, Mr. Bahadur decided to pursue a career as a chef. He realizes the joy of eating and its importance and finds the greatest pleasure in serving each dish with that thought behind it. Currently, he works at Everest Cafe, where he offers his heartfelt cuisine to the visitors.
SUBEDI MAHENDRA BAHADURSUBEDI MAHENDRA BAHADUR
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theBAR
theBAR
- Odaiba, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Wine / Cocktail / Whisky
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Ginza Mochifuji
銀座もちふじ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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黒須 法明Noriaki Kurosu
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With his training at famous restaurants and unique philosophy, Mr. Kurosu weaves a new food story in Ginza.
He was born in 1973 in Ibaraki. On the recommendation of his teacher at the cooking course at Utsunomiya Junior College Attached High School, he trained at famous restaurants such as Ginza Kyubey Hotel Okura Branch, Nogizaka Kamiya, and Ginza Rin. After that, he struck out on his own and opened Ginza Kurosu. After six years of operating that restaurant, he newly opened Ginza Mochifuji in February 2024. Besides improving himself as a chef, he has also studied economics in Keio University's Correspondence Course and is seeking initiatives to reduce food loss and business-related waste.
黒須 法明Noriaki Kurosu
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Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya
京都串処東屋本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1976 in Osaka. He entered the industry by starting a small bar because he was fascinated by the food and beverage business, where he could bring smiles to guests' faces by serving delicious food. Opened Azumaya in Daikoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and gained popularity. With the area's development, the restaurant moved to its current location. In addition to high-quality yakitori and kushiage skewers, the restaurant is favored widely for its extensive lineup of drinks, including sake from all the breweries in Kyoto City.
清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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