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Takumi Shingo
匠 進吾
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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高橋 進吾Shingo Takahashi
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With skills honed at Sushi Takumi, his training also includes experience as a fisherman and a sake brewer
Chef Takahashi was born in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1978. On the advice of his sushi chef uncle, he left high school early to pursue a career in sushi. Through his family ties, he was able to get a job at Sushi Takumi, a famous sushi shop in Yotsuya, and ended up training there for 18 years under sushi master Chef Nakazawa. At age 29, he left the sushi world for three years, gaining a variety of experiences including as a fisherman in the Goto Islands, and as a brewer in a Magi sake brewery. Then when the time was right in May 2013, he opened Takumi Shingo in a back alley in Minami Aoyama.
高橋 進吾Shingo Takahashi
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Teppan-yaki Madoi
鉄板焼き 団居
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Stimulating all five senses with perfect ingredients.
Mr. Kunihiro Kosuge was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture. He got his start in the restaurant business working part-time at a hotel restaurant during high school, preparing French cuisine. After working at [Nagoya Fuji Park Hotel] and [BISTRO Ciel], he moved to [Yoshino], where he discovered teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle). He currently works as a chef at [Teppan-yaki Madoi], where he endeavors to stimulate all five senses with high-quality ingredients and a live, personal experience.
小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Burisho
魚師匠
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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松本 穂高Hodaka Matsumoto
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Mr. Matsumoto continues to hone his culinary skills and knowledge, bringing fresh style to the food and beverage industry.
He was born in 1977 in Kyoto. A part-time job in high school led him to the food and beverage world. He expanded his career by serving as manager of a creative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto and as executive chef of a Japanese restaurant in Beijing, China. Currently, he is using his wealth of experience to reach a new height at Burisho.
松本 穂高Hodaka Matsumoto
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Shinbashi Branch
旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 新橋店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato
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Mr. Sato offers dishes full of flavor and warmth that both adults and children can enjoy.
He was born in 1991 in Hokkaido. Motivated by the desire to provide food that both children and adults can enjoy through nutritional education, he decided to become a chef. He acquired a wide range of culinary skills through five years of training at a Chinese restaurant and six years of experience in group meal preparation. Now, at Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Shinbashi, he is applying his expertise and skills to serve dishes that will satisfy his guests.
佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato
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Maruya Honten Meieki Branch
まるや本店 名駅店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / General
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安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya
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Mr. Aniya has honed his skills dedicated to cooking and continues to pursue the real essence of Japanese cuisine.
Interested in cooking, he joined "Maruya Honten" from Okinawa upon graduation from high school and learned the basics of Japanese cuisine. While gaining experience at each branch, he has worked to become an eel chef and is now actively mentoring junior chefs. With many years of experience, he always works hard to further satisfy his customers.
安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya
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Teppanyaki MYDO
Teppanyaki MYDO
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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羽田 健治Kenji Haneda
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A chef whose diverse experiences and passions are firmly rooted in the background.
Mr. Haneda was born in 1983 in Nara. Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, he developed a strong interest in cooking through his older brother's career as a pastry chef and his part-time work in restaurants. Also influenced by famous cooking shows and cartoons, he aspired to become a chef in earnest. He started his career at a restaurant in Nara, gained experience in Kyobashi and Kitahama in Osaka, and steadily improved his skills. In 2021, he joined the opening staff of Osaka W. In 2024, he started a new challenge as sous chef of Teppanyaki MYDO.
羽田 健治Kenji Haneda
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Yakitori Imai
焼鳥 今井
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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今井 充史Takashi Imai
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A budding talent that began with an obsession with the charms of yakitori (grilled chicken) at the famous Birdland.
Chef Imai was born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture. In his 20's, he worked various odd jobs while he pursued a career as a rock musician. He started working at a high end Japanese restaurant at age 27 with the hope of being a cook, but was dissatisfied with the restaurant he chose for its high salary. Eventually, at age 29, with the thought of joining a restaurant he would personally like to eat at, he started working at the famous Birdland in Ginza. There, he was fascinated by the complexity of yakitori and immersed himself in that world. Following a stint at the Birdland in Kita-Senju, he opened Yakitori Imai in 2006.
今井 充史Takashi Imai
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Yakiniku MOCHIO -Exquisite Kobe beef-
焼肉もちお
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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阿部 翔太Shota Abe
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Mr. Abe continues to refine the technique of cutting meat for better taste by distinguishing the quality of meat.
He was born in 1991 in Miyagi. Moved to Tokyo after graduating from university. While working at high-end Japanese black beef yakiniku restaurants such as Ushinokura and Ushikuro, he became fascinated with the world of " artisanship," which involves refined techniques that determine the deliciousness of yakiniku, including how to select high-quality meat and how to cut meat without putting stress on it. He has been the head chef at Yakiniku Mochio since its opening, sharing Mr. Kitano's passion for "high-quality meat with better taste."
阿部 翔太Shota Abe
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Asahikawa Gochome Branch
旭川ジンギスカン大黒屋 旭川五丁目店
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Mr. Tezuka conveys the appeal of Jingisukan to visitors through his excellent work and attentive customer service.
The first time Mr. Tezuka had Jingisukan at Daikokuya, he was charmed by that famous dish, energetic staff, and lively restaurant atmosphere. That made him want to work there, then he joined the company after showing his passion for Jingisukan to Daikokuya's owner. He works tirelessly to deliver the delicious taste of Daikokuya's Jingisukan to as many guests as possible.
手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Doikatsuman Gion Yasaka Branch
土井活鰻 祇園八坂店
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel)
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土井 貴史Takashi Doi
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Mr. Doi converted his grandfather`s river fish store, established over 100 years ago, into an eel restaurant.
Mr. Doi's grandfather managed a river fish market in Kyoto's central wholesale market, so he was familiar with trade since he was a child. He trained under his grandfather after graduating high school and inherited the river fish market at the age of 26, after his grandfather passed away. In March 2018, he changed industries from the fish wholesale market, opening Doikatsuman and becoming the owner. After opening the first branch in Fushimi-Inari, he opened a second restaurant in Gion-Yasaka.
土井 貴史Takashi Doi
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Kyoto Fusion Restaurant Les Confluents
京フュージョン レ コンフリュアン
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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田村 和儀Tamura Kazuyoshi
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Mr. Tamura has been devoted to cooking and has accumulated diligent and steady training.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Because of his love for "eating," he aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he entered Ecole Tsuji Osaka and studied at the Master College of French and Italian Cuisine. After graduation, he worked for about 2 years at Restaurant Lille and about 7 years at Restaurant Difference, where he honed his skills as a chef. In 2021, he was selected as a chef at Les Confluences, where he continues demonstrating his skills.
田村 和儀Tamura Kazuyoshi
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Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant
うに むらかみ 函館駅前店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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佐々木 健一Kenichi Sasaki
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Mr. Sasaki strives everyday with the philosophy of "treasure every encounter, for it will never reoccur" in his mind.
He was born in 1980 in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Mr. Sasaki's family enjoyed fishing since he was little. He decided to become a chef as he wanted to cook the fish he caught himself. After working at a fresh seafood restaurant and a ryokan hotel in Hakodate, he demonstrated his skills working as the head chef of a hotel in Hakodate. He became the head chef of [Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant] which opened in 2019. He strives everyday with the philosophy of "treasure every encounter, for it will never reoccur" in his mind, valuing the encounter with every guest.
佐々木 健一Kenichi Sasaki
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CADRAN
CADRAN
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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UERUMA SHIMIN SHOKUDO
うるま市民食堂
- Okinawa/Uruma, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Okinawa Cuisine / General
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西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato
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Mr. Yamato entered the world of cooking without hesitation because his family also owned an izakaya (Japanese pub).
He was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He had been interested in cooking since he was a child, with his family owning an Izakaya, a Japanese-style pub. He had been helping out at home since he was a student, and after graduation, he entered the world of cooking without hesitation. After training in Kyoto and Shiga, he returned to Okinawa, where he has been working as a chef at [Uruma Shimin Shokudo] since May 2019. He says, "I want people to have a chance to eat delicious food made with the ingredients of Uruma City and deliver it to the producers."
西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato
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Iriya Kishimojin-monzen Nodaya
入谷鬼子母神門前のだや
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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江部 惠一Keiichi Ebe
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The chef is the head of a cook agency, but he is leading other chefs with his excellent skills, not by his lineage.
Born in Tokyo in 1959. He studied in the Faculty of Law at a university. After some hesitation about his future, at the age of 23 he decided to enter Noda Cook Agency which is his family business. He noticed that many people started a training as teenagers, and therefore not all the people surrounding him welcomed him. However, he self-imposed to enhance skills, and did it very quickly. Finally everybody acknowledged him as the head of the restaurant. In 2015 he got a laryngeal cancer, but revived. Currently, he is in charge of grilled dishes with the motto of [never retire till the death].
江部 惠一Keiichi Ebe
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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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Tenka no Daidokoro, Daiki Suisan, Hachikenya-hama Maguro Stadium
天下の台所 大起水産 八軒家浜 まぐろスタジアム
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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山口 貴司Takashi Yamaguchi
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Mr. Yamaguchi is an earnest chef who continues to hone his skills to serve delicious seafood.
He was born in 1987 in Sakai-shi, Osaka. While working at Maguro Stadium, he actively absorbs the techniques and knowledge of his seniors. He visits various restaurants to study the taste and presentation of their food. He pursues not only the taste but also the visual appeal of his dishes, satisfying his guests' taste buds and hearts. He is a chef who is sincerely devoted to his cuisine, honing his skills to maximize the appeal of carefully selected ingredients.
山口 貴司Takashi Yamaguchi
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Nouvelle Epoque
Nouvelle Epoque
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French
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山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita
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Mr. Yamashita is a chef who works hard in a new place, pursuing new delicacies.
He was born in 1973 in Shizuoka. His father was a chef in his hometown of Izu. Because he hoped to get a job early in his career, he naturally chose the path of a chef. Started his career as a chef in earnest in Tokyo, where many famous restaurants are crowded. He worked the Western food department of Hotel Okura Tokyo (currently The Okura Tokyo), and then moved to French. In 2022, he became the head chef with the opening of Nouvelle Epoque.
山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita
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Tokyo October
東京十月
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Mr. Fuyuno is a chef and owner of the restaurant, who is highly admired by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
He was born in 1974 in Ibaraki. Trained in Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine, hotels, and Japanese restaurants. He learned and honed his skills in various techniques of serving food in beautiful dishes and using seasonal vegetables and other ingredients. In 2017, he came to Tokyo October. Serving as both head chef and owner of the restaurant, he has established a “style in which the chef himself provides hospitality.” He calls himself a Japanese cuisine artist and pursues not only cooking but also the art of tea ceremony. Offering a diverse appeal as a comprehensive cultural art not limited to Japanese cuisine, he is adored by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Hikinikuya Jintoku
挽肉屋 神徳
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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森本 健太Kenta Morimoto
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Ground meat that allows you to enjoy the charm of each ingredient is the result of Mr. Morimoto's solid experience as a chef.
He was born in 1987 in Nara. After working as a chef at a hotel for 2 years, he worked at an Italian restaurant for 2 years, a Spanish bar for 4 years, a French bar for 6 years, and a Japanese restaurant for 2 years. Currently, he is working as a chef at Hikinikuya Jintoku. He has studied various genres, mainly French cuisine. Mr. Morimoto's knowledge and expertise, derived from his solid experience, are packed into the ground meat, which allows the customers to enjoy the charm of each ingredient, such as its flavor and texture.
森本 健太Kenta Morimoto
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