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Gyu-sho Ogata
牛匠おがた
- Oshu, Iwate
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Nabe (hot pot) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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皆川 剛之Takeyuki Minakawa
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He would like to pass down what impressed him to the next generation.
He was impressed by meals he had at family eat out, which inspired him to become a professional chef. After his training at French restaurant in a Hotel, he received further training at another French restaurant in Tokyo. He has worked at [Gyu-sho Ogata] since 2012. His philosophy is only serving customers with dishes which he is certain to be the best. He works hard at the restaurant every day.
皆川 剛之Takeyuki Minakawa
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Soshu Torigin Main Branch
相州 鳥ぎん 本店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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瀬戸 清乃Kiyono Seto
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Unable to ignore her passion for cooking, she changed her profession to become a hardworking chef
She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Although her former profession was completely unrelated, she was unable to contain her interest in the restaurant industry and her passion for cooking, and became a chef. Her career as a chef began at [Soshu Torigin,] a restaurant that she had often come to ever since she was a child, and a place that she felt had delicious food. She studies hard on a daily basis in order to create food that brings joy to customers. She now serves kushiyaki (grilled skewers) that have been grilled to juicy perfection.
瀬戸 清乃Kiyono Seto
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Sushi Hoshiyama
鮨ほしやま
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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星山 忠史Tadashi Hoshiyama
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His childhood dreams came true after becoming a reputed sushi chef known for his expert craftsmanship
Mr. Hoshiyama was born in July of 1981 and grew up in Osaka. He was captivated by professional chefs when he was a child in middle school, and those experiences of watching chefs work from behind the counter ended up leading him to where he is today. After his high school graduation he spent seven years training at Tsukiji Sushi-Sei and then another five years at Matsumoto in Kyoto’s Gion district. From there he ventured out on his own to open Sushi Hoshiyama in 2012. Then the very next year he earned a star from a well-known restaurant guide. Today you can find him at his highly regarded restaurant where he pushes forward each day with carefully selected handpicked ingredients.
星山 忠史Tadashi Hoshiyama
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Omotesando branch
焼肉うしごろ 表参道店
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi, the executive chef, keeps creating better dishes to offer ultimate moments to the guests.
Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi was born in 1987 in Niigata prefecture. He started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a famous hotel in Tokyo, then entered a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Tokyo, where he became obsessed with Japan's proud wagyu (Japanese beef) and decided to pursue it. In 2016, he entered Sangue, Inc., one of the leading companies in the Japanese BBQ industry, because he deeply sympathized with its philosophy and management policy. Currently, he works as the executive chef of USHIGORO S. while developing products for Yakiniku USHIGORO.
鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Micchan So-honten Hatchobori Branch
みっちゃん総本店 八丁堀店
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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浜田 博Hiroshi Hamada
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His inspiration to become a chef came after catching a glimpse of his friend working at an okonomiyaki (savory pancake) shop
He was born in April of 1970 in Hiroshima Prefecture. His love of food extends back to his childhood when he used to frequent okonomiyaki shops around his neighborhood. A friend of his at the time was training at "Mitchan So-honten", which inspired him to go off and do the same thing. He devoted himself to perfecting his skills in okonomiyaki and then took on his current role as a manager at "Mitchan So-honten Hatchobori Branch", which is now the main branch. He works hard every day to preserve the restaurant’s culinary traditions and makes sure that each and every okonomiyaki is carefully prepared for customers, many of whom travel long distances to eat there.
浜田 博Hiroshi Hamada
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Fried Chicken and Highball Link
フライドチキンとハイボール リンク
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Highball
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北川 浩次Koji Kitagawa
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Became a chef to cook the deep-fried dishes that he has loved since he was a child.
He was born in 1979 in Ishikawa prefecture. He has loved deep fried dishes such as fried chicken since he was a child, but never thought of entering the restaurant field. After graduating from school, he started working at an izakaya (Japanese pub) and a dining kitchen, and accumulating experiences as a chef and a server also. He is still pursuing how to make delicious fried chicken.
北川 浩次Koji Kitagawa
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NoMad Grill Lounge
NoMad Grill Lounge
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Italian / Wine
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河野 大介Daisuke Kono
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Mr. Daisuke Kono naturally became a chef by his mother's influence. He wants to express Japan's beauty through his cuisine.
He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. He naturally decided to become a chef by the influence of his mother who operates a restaurant. He trained at a traditional Japanese (kaiseki) restaurant in Kudanshita, Tokyo for 8 years, then a French restaurant with the stars for 7 years. After being involved in Japanese and French cuisines, he found his passion for spreading the goodness of Japan through cuisine. He became the master chef at [NoMad Grill Lounge], as he sympathized with its concept to offer Japanese cuisine created with Japanese methods, with Japanese seasonal ingredients along with the seasons. Currently, he seeks Japanese savory tastes by fusing different techniques from various countries.
河野 大介Daisuke Kono
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Kappo Komewo
割烹こめを
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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沼倉 大将Daichi Numakura
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Mr. Numakura is a Japanese artisan chef passionate about conveying the quality and culture of Japanese food.
He was born in 1995 in Fukushima. He began studying culinary arts on his own and studied at several restaurants. Currently, he is the head chef at Kappo Komewo, which opened in November 2023. He has a passionate spirit of exploration, visiting the producing regions himself to deepen his understanding of the ingredients. Not only does he cook delicious food, but he also takes great care in creating the restaurant's worldview, including the interior design and selection of tableware. He is multi-talented, active as an influencer, and a certified "rice sommelier."
沼倉 大将Daichi Numakura
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Reichan
麗ちゃん
- Hiroshima Station/MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Yakisoba (fried noodle)
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柏田 英紀Hidenori Kashida
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Fate had it that he switched jobs to being a chef. He carries on tradition and taste as a third generation chef.
Born in Hiroshima prefecture, 1956. He previously worked at a wedding hall, but sooner than later he thought about inheriting his wife's parents' business, "Reichan." After rising to the post of manager at his job at the wedding hall, he changed jobs to become a chef. Together with his father in law, the second generation of the restaurant, he worked as the third generation to continue to provide the traditional taste that had been pass on for over 50 years. He was happy to hear customers say "That was delicious!" and "Even if there was a line I'd wait until I could have some!" In order to fully absorb the long-standing restaurant's traditional flavors, he is proactively developing the restaurant.
柏田 英紀Hidenori Kashida
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Nijo Kizuki
二條 葵月
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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森本 彰Akira Morimoto
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Loves being a chef as he can see happy faces of the guests close.
He was born in 1971 in Yamaguchi. As his parents ran a sushi restaurant, he used to help them since he was small. He decided to be a chef when seeing the guests enjoying sushi. After graduating from a cooking school in Osaka, he had training at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. Being recognized for his cooking skills, he was asked to work for their Tokyo branch and then later went back to Kyoto. In the end of July 2014, he opened [Nijo Kizuki] to create a relaxing space to enjoy a meal.
森本 彰Akira Morimoto
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Asakusa Umaimon Azuma
浅草うまいもん あづま
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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染谷大樹Daiki Someya
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Feel the depth of Asakusa's generosity and warm spirit.
Mr. Daiki Someya was born in 1990 in Asakusa. He grew up watching his parents run their restaurant Asakusa Umaimon Azuma. After graduating from university, he worked in a hotel's food and beverage section in Tokyo for three years to accumulate experience, then started working for his parent's restaurant. Currently, he is working hard at the restaurant's front line while learning cooking skills from his father and other skillful chefs who have supported the restaurant.
染谷大樹Daiki Someya
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USHIGORO Bambina Ginza Branch
うしごろバンビーナ 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Mr. Sato has worked in a Western-style hotel restaurant in Tokyo and a French restaurant before coming to his current position.
When he was 19, he started his career at a hotel in Yokohama. After that, he gained a lot of experience with Western cuisine at a hotel in Tokyo and a French restaurant. In 2015, he joined Sangue company, which continues to lead the Japanese BBQ industry. Now he is involved in product development for the USHIGORO Bambina line of restaurants.
佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Campbell Early
キャンベル・アーリー
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Parfait / Fruit / Fresh Juice
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末永 元気Genki Suenaga
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He became a patissier by the influence of his mother who often made pastries for him.
He was born in 1990 in Miyazaki prefecture. His mother often made pastries for him when he was a child, and that made him interested in making pastries from a very young age. He started making pastries himself, then decided to enter the cooking field in the future. He learned about food in high school, and about making pastries almost on his own. After graduating from high school, he entered a cake shop to learn how to make cakes on a broad scale. After working as a patissier at a cafe & restaurant, he became a patissier at [Campbell Early].
末永 元気Genki Suenaga
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Naniwa Kappo Kigawa
浪速割烹 喜川
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Cookshop
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上野 修UENO OSAMU
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His experience with French cuisine has shaped his current culinary style
Our chef was born in Osaka in 1961. At the age of 50, this year marks a turning point in his life as the successor to the established restaurant Kigawa. He first entered the the world of cooking at the age of 19 just for the experience, but he found he wanted to learn more, so he trained in French cuisine. After about five years, he returned to Kigawa, where he has worked for 30 straight years since. He incorporates French culinary techniques in an original style that allows his Osaka-style restaurant to flourish.
上野 修UENO OSAMU
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Meijiken
明治軒
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- General,Western / Omurice (omelet rice) / Japanese Beef Steak / General
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萩野 進HAGINO SUSUMU
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Captivated by the flavours of the long-established restaurant, he has become part of Meijiken's lineage.
Aspiring chef Susumu Hagino was 23 when he first discovered Meijiken. Forty years have passed since that moment, during which time Chef Hagino learned all about taste and technique from the restaurant's master. Using seasonings passed down for generations, he prepares dishes that cannot be tasted anywhere else. He believes that passing this onto the next generation of youngsters is an important duty.
萩野 進HAGINO SUSUMU
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Daiki-Suisan Kaiten-Zushi
大起水産 回転寿司
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi),Japanese / Sushi
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林 盛Shigeru Hayashi
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His career started when he became interested in serving guests.
He was born in 1988 and grew up in Osaka. While working a part time job at a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant during his high school days, he decided to become a professional in the restaurant field. After graduating from high school, he entered [Taiki-Suisan]. With experiences as a server, chef, and background staff, he found that working at a restaurant was more fun and deeper than he had thought. He is currently working hard as the manager to support the whole restaurant to make as many guests as possible happy.
林 盛Shigeru Hayashi
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Shinjuku 3-chome branch
焼肉うしごろ 新宿三丁目店
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi, the executive chef, keeps creating better dishes to offer ultimate moments to the guests.
Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi was born in 1987 in Niigata prefecture. He started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a famous hotel in Tokyo, then entered a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Tokyo, where he became obsessed with Japan's proud wagyu (Japanese beef) and decided to pursue it. In 2016, he entered Sangue, Inc., one of the leading companies in the Japanese BBQ industry, because he deeply sympathized with its philosophy and management policy. Currently, he works as the executive chef of USHIGORO S. while developing products for Yakiniku USHIGORO.
鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando branch
鳥せい 京都タワーサンド店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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冨田 潤Jun Tomita
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He has been fascinated with creating food and the atmosphere in a restaurant.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. He had a part time job at a restaurant while he was a student as he was interested in creating food and the atmosphere in a restaurant. After graduating from school, he entered a restaurant. Though he wanted to work as a server at first, he had to work as a chef as the kitchen was short handed, however he found cooking fun, and his unique point of view was also highly received, which was why he began developing the restaurant menu as well. After working as the manager at [Torisei Tenmabashi branch], he was chosen to be a part of the staff to open [Torisei Kyoto Tower Sando branch].
冨田 潤Jun Tomita
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Sumibi Yakiniku Tsurugyu
炭火焼肉 蔓牛
- Kamihonmachi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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藤原 広斗FUJIWARA HIROTO
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He was impressed by the top-class yakiniku restaurant that his brother-in-law took him to when he was a high school student
Hiroto Fujiwara was born in Osaka in 1969. The meat that he ate at the top-class yakiniku restaurant that his brother-in-law took him to was so much nicer than anything that he had tasted before, that he was deeply moved by it. The desire to open a yakiniku restaurant and spread this joy to even more people led him down the path towards becoming a chef. After graduating from high school, he trained for 14 years at Kainantei in Uehonmachi, Osaka. After that, he deepened his understanding of meat at many yakiniku restaurants, before opening Sumibi Yakiniku Tsurugyu.
藤原 広斗FUJIWARA HIROTO
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COCOLO - Teppanyaki & Wine
鉄板焼とワイン COCOLO
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / General
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丸山 卓MARUYAMA TAKASHI
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Making use of his experience working in a range of different genres, he opened a restaurant where he could express himself
He entered the culinary world at the age of 21 at a French restaurant in Kitashinchi, going on to gain experience in many different types of establishments: cafes, Italian restaurants, dining bars, bars, and teppanyaki restaurants. He learned management skills at major restaurant chains like Balnibarbi and Zetton, before opening his own restaurant, COCOLO.
丸山 卓MARUYAMA TAKASHI
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