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Taruichi Shinjuku Main Branch
樽一 新宿本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whale Meat
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永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase
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Mr. Nagase wants his guests to enjoy the delicious whale dishes and Sake that only a specialty restaurant can offer.
He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. Grew up eating delicious food from a young age with a father who enjoyed cooking under the influence of his grandmother, who ran a diner. He was also impressed by the delicious taste of the excellent cuisine he ate at a sushi restaurant he visited with his father, and naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking when he was in junior high school. Entered Ecole Tsuji Tokyo, a culinary school. After graduation, he worked at Takegami in Akasaka for seven years and also honed his skills at other restaurants. After that, he worked for ten years at Sakamoto in Yotsuya. In 2024, he moved to Taruichi by chance, where he has worked ever since.
永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase
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Restaurant KEI
レストランKEI
- Toyohashi, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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今里 武Takeshi Imazato
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Food has been a part of his life since childhood, which led him to a career in the culinary world
He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki Prefecture. His parents had a restaurant of their own during his childhood, which meant he was able to familiarize himself with cooking and see the importance of food from a young age. He wanted a job of his own that let him make food for people and truly capture their hearts with his creations, so he jumped right in to get his career started in the world of professional cooking. He got his foot in the door by getting a job at Huis Ten Bosch resort and then from there he went on to develop his skills further at L'Hotel de Hiei and a newly opened French restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. He came on as head chef at "Restaurant KEI" when the hotel opened in 2008 and then in 2014 he moved up to work as Hotel Arc Riche Toyohashi’s executive chef.
今里 武Takeshi Imazato
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KOHAKU CHIBO Toranomon
琥 千房 虎ノ門
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Japanese Beef Steak
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原 敬規Takanori Hara
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Mr. Hara is a chef who puts his passion for teppanyaki, hoping people will enjoy them using all five senses.
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. Since childhood, he has loved to cook. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for two years. When he wanted to be involved in okonomiyaki, the soul food of his hometown, Hiroshima, he came across and joined CHIBO, a company that operates mainly okonomiyaki restaurants nationwide. Since 2020, he has been working as the manager of KOHAKU CHIBO Toranomon. As teppanyaki is cooked right in front of the guests, he ensures that they can enjoy not only the taste of the food but also the sight of it.
原 敬規Takanori Hara
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GION Yamaneko
GION 山根子
- Gion, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Ms. Izumi is the owner who proposes unique pairings based on her deep knowledge of sake.
She was born in Kyoto. Fascinated by the depth of sake, with its various flavors and aromas, she entered the restaurant business. In 2023, she opened GION Yamaneko as an owner. Since she is a sake expert and used to manage a shochu bar, she has extensive knowledge of pairing with food. She is also a certified senior koji (rice molt) specialist and is familiar with fermented foods, koji foods, and beverages, which is why she is planning to make homemade doburoku (unrefined sake) and amazake (sweet rice drink) at the bar.
泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae
麻布十番肉割烹 岡田前
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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岡田賢一郎 Kenichiro Okada
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Mr. Okada is the creator of numerous popular restaurants and a master chef of meat.
After graduating high school, he got a job at an electronics store. Still, he was grievously disappointed at how little lunch he was offered and resigned after three days. He returned to the yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, where he had worked part-time during high school and entered the restaurant business. In 1993, he opened Chanto, a creative cuisine restaurant in Shinsaibashi. The restaurant grew dramatically and expanded to Yokohama in 1997. In 1998, he opened Ken's Dining in Nishi-Azabu and became the darling of the times. After that, he opened Innocent Carberry in Nishi-Azabu in 2015, and on February 14 of this year, he opened Okadamae.
岡田賢一郎 Kenichiro Okada
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An no Ie
アンの家
- Nakajima Park, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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大西 悦子Etsuko Onishi
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A mother wants children to eat real food.
Born in Hokkaido in 1950. Learned the basics of cooking in culinary school, and returned to her hometown in Hokkaido. One day, she learned about the Wagyu boom taking the world by storm, and she "wanted to offer real Wagyu beef at a reasonable price." In addition, there as the mother of a child, she also wanted her child to eat authentic food, and this lead to the decision to open her own shop.
大西 悦子Etsuko Onishi
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SH’UN Wine & Dine
ワイン＆ダイン「シュン」
- Namba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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大津 康樹Koki Otsu
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Mr. Otsu is a chef who pursues the possibilities of Japanese cuisine from a unique perspective and serves delicious food.
He was born in 1981 in Yamaguchi. Chose to become a Japanese chef because he was interested in being a cook. He started his career at the New Otani Osaka Shiromi. Based on his experience there, he trained at a counter kappo restaurant in Tamatsukuri. In 2011, he moved on to SH’UN Wine & Dine, where he is currently the head chef. He finds satisfaction when his thoughts and feelings in cooking reach the guests, enjoying his daily creative activities.
大津 康樹Koki Otsu
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BONSAI1877
BONSAI1877
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Wine
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鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima
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Mr. Narushima offers exquisite dishes combined with experience in Italy and Kyoto's cuisine.
He was born in 1983 in Shizuoka and began his culinary career at 20. He spent three years training in Italy, honing his skills as a chef through the local food culture and among Italian chefs. Upon returning to Japan, he worked at a Japanese pizzeria. He is currently the chef and Primo Pizzaiolo at BONSAI1877, offering unique dishes crafted with expertise gained in Italy and high-quality ingredients sourced primarily from Kyoto.
鳴嶋 喜永Yoshinori Narushima
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Hakodate Marukan Gyogyobu Umigaki Main Branch
はこだてマルカン漁業部 海がき 本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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前田 秀春Hideharu Maeda
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After working as a fisherman, Mr. Maeda became independent and now offers the fisherman's Makanai menu at his izakaya.
He was born in 1956 in Hokkaido. Since childhood, he had been on board his family's boat, which is a fishing business. During the 10 years he helped in the family business, he made lunch boxes and makanai (meals for the crew). After working as a fisherman, he began training as a chef at a skewer restaurant in Yokohama. Finding it rewarding to see guests happy when he served fish dishes, he returned to Hakodate to start his own business. His fisherman's makanai menu such as "Chanchan-yaki (grilled fish and vegetables with miso)," "Burikama (grilled yellowtail collar)," and "Jaga-bata shiokara (potatoes with butter and salted squid guts)" are very popular.
前田 秀春Hideharu Maeda
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Kobe Beef Dining Wagyu Tok
Kobe Beef Dining 和牛特区
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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Tsukiji Bon Marché
築地ボン・マルシェ
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Pasta
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薄 公章Kimiaki Usuki
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After gaining experience at renowned restaurants in Aoyama and Ginza, Mr. Usuki further honed his skills through training in Italy.
He was born in 1975 in Saitama. From a young age, he became interested in cooking by visiting well-known restaurants with his gourmet grandfather. Inspired by a certain famous TV show featuring chefs, he enrolled in the culinary school Ecole Tsuji Tokyo at the age of 18. After graduating, he gained experience at Ponte Vecchio in Aoyama and grape gumbo in Ginza (now closed) before heading to Italy. He worked four years at the famous restaurant RISTORO DI LAMORE in Tuscany and then returned to Japan. In 2009, he assumed the head chef position at Tsukiji Bon Marché.
薄 公章Kimiaki Usuki
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Aged Wagyu Steak Grilled Aging Beef Kanda Awajicho Branch
熟成和牛ステーキグリルド エイジング・ビーフ 神田淡路町店
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Hamburger Steak / Steak / American
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Yakumo Hashimoto
八雲はし元
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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橋元 健Ken Hashimoto
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A chef bringing the taste of Naniwa, Osaka, where culinary culture flourished, to the Kanto region.
Mr. Hashimoto is a native of Toyonaka City in Osaka. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young and was brought up in an environment where he had many chances to encounter food. At his part-time job in a restaurant, he saw professionals at work with his own eyes and was determined to go down the path of cooking. He polished his skills at the famous Osaka restaurant Naniwa Kappo Kigawa to become a chef. He worked as head chef at the Nishiazabu Kappo restaurant Niko, and for 5 consecutive years, gained a Michelin 1-star rating. Mr. Hashimoto also enjoys eating food, and his witty talking style and warm character add so much to the already richly flavored food.
橋元 健Ken Hashimoto
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Shellfish, Shrimp and Crab
貝と海老そして蟹
- Namba, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Mediterranean
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中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura
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The daily goal is to entertain and satisfy guests.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1981 in Nagano. He aspired to become a chef in high school through a part-time job at a major restaurant chain. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he started his career as an Italian chef. After that, he experienced various genres, such as Spanish bars, and became independent in 2013. He and his wife keep the restaurant open today to entertain and satisfy guests.
中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura
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Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Branch
まほろば囲炉裏 沖縄店
- Shin Toshin, Okinawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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松倉 味導Midou Matsukura
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A passion for cooking led Mr. Matsukura from a different field to the culinary world.
He was born in 1979 in Ibaraki. Initially working in a different industry, his love of cooking turned into a career change to the food and beverage industry. He began his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka. After that, he moved to the Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi Branch. There, he continued to hone his skills under the head chef, Mr. Oshima and mastered the techniques of Japanese cuisine overall. Following the opening of the Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Branch, he moved to the new branch. Currently, he is the head chef of the restaurant.
松倉 味導Midou Matsukura
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Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan
炭火焼肉キョロちゃん
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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琢磨 愛帆Naruho Takuma
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Entered the food and beverage industry as a teenager, Ms. Takuma honed her customer service skills through repeated practice.
She was born in 1995 in Osaka. Entered the world of food and beverage as a teenager. With experience in a yakiniku restaurant and an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in the Osaka area, she has honed her customer service skills through on-the-job practice. She is currently working as the manager of Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan.
琢磨 愛帆Naruho Takuma
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Ristorante ACQUA PAZZA
リストランテ アクアパッツァ
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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日髙 良実Yoshimi Hidaka
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A pioneer who went to Italy to introduce Italian cuisine to Japan.
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1957. After training at [Alain Chapel], a French restaurant inside Kobe Portopia Hotel, he decided to work towards mastering Italian cuisine. He was one of the first people to go to Italy with the aim of studying Italian cuisine. Throughout his three years of study, he came to realize that the charm of Italian cuisine lies in regional foods. With this in mind, he studied at 14 different restaurants all across the country. In 1990, he opened this restaurant, naming it after the dish that impressed him the most during his studies.
日髙 良実Yoshimi Hidaka
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SAKURA Roppongi
SAKURA 六本木
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Wine
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山本 柊磨Shuma Yamamoto
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Chef of an authentic Western restaurant who has continued to hone his skills mainly in Italian.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1996 in Saitama. He began his interest in cooking in junior high school when he started making meals for it himself. He began to enjoy serving his family and being told how delicious it was. At 22 years old, after graduating from college, he started working at a restaurant a friend was recruiting for and studied mainly Italian cuisine. In September 2022, he moved from SAKURA Kabukicho to SAKURA Roppongi, where he serves as the chef.
山本 柊磨Shuma Yamamoto
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Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto
大衆すき焼き北斗
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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山下 凌Ryo Yamashita
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The enjoyment learned in the restaurant is an important part of Mr. Yamashita.
He was born in 1990 in Tokyo. While a student, he worked part-time at a Japanese-style pub for three years, where he learned the joy of interacting with guests through food. After graduating from college, he worked in the real estate industry for a while but then realized again that his experience in restaurants was a big part of his life, and he went back into the food and beverage industry. He then worked at a Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant for two years and a Kyushu cuisine restaurant for three years before joining Always, Inc. Currently, he is a staff member at Ginza's Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto.
山下 凌Ryo Yamashita
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Koromo Sushi
築地 挙母鮨
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Please, casually enjoy sushi in Tsukiji, where seasonal flavors from around the country gather.
Born in 1978 in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. He is now a manager of this restaurant. He grew interested in the food service industry thanks to his experience working part-time at a high-end sushi restaurant. Upon graduating, he entered the sushi world and honed his skills at sushi restaurants across Japan, including ones in Toyota City and Tsukiji, Tokyo. During that time, he met this restaurant's owner, who had a great love for Tsukiji, and decided to open a restaurant in Tsukiji - the place where seasonal fish from around the country gather. They opened up this restaurant in 2018 under the name "Koromo," which is the old name of Toyota City, where both he and the owner are from. He is committed to serving up the true flavor and spirit of authentic Edo-style sushi.
星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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