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Izakaya Tanuki
居酒屋たぬき
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot)
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酒井 健Ken Sakai
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The head chef, Mr. Sakai, creates innovative and creative dishes that transcend the category of Japanese cuisine.
After gaining experience as a chef at a well-established hotel, he went to France and spent four years studying authentic French cuisine. Upon returning to Japan, he worked as a head chef of Italian and Spanish restaurants in addition to French cuisine. Currently, as head chef of Izakaya Tanuki, he pursues Japanese cuisine that incorporates the essence of various genres and French techniques. Every day, he devotes himself to preparing creative dishes prepared with a great deal of effort. Because he wants his customers to be happy, he pays careful attention to all aspects of the food, space, and service.
酒井 健Ken Sakai
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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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HIYAMA
HIYAMA
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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Sushiya Nobu
すしや宣
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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Experience and passion poured into each dish, an endless pursuit of Japanese beauty.
Mr. Minagawa was born in 1983 in Gunma. From an early age, he loved to create things with his own hands, and as he grew up, he became deeply fascinated with the artistry of Japanese cuisine. After eight years of training at a sushi restaurant, he worked at a Japanese cuisine and Unagi (eel) dishes restaurant for ten years, followed by two years honing his skills at a soba specialty restaurant. In 2022, he opened Sushiyab Nobu, offering an original course featuring a wide range of dishes, including sushi, Japanese cuisine, and soba.
皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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Sushi JIN-E
鮨 甚江
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese
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加藤 聡Satoshi Kato
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Charmed by fish, Mr. Kato has followed the path of life as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1971 in Kanagawa. Born to a long family line of fishermen, he has been interested in fish since he was young. Because his family was often busy, he had many chances to cook in their place, and he was happy to please them with his cooking. His starting point as a chef was at the restaurant Sushitatsu in his hometown when he was 16 years old. Later on, at the age of 25, he came to Tokyo. In 2017, he opened Sakurazaka Kato in Akasaka. He shut down this restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic but, blessed by fate, opened another restaurant, Sushi JIN-È. JIN-È is the trade name of the fishery business run by Mr. Kato's relatives, which he had planned to use someday as the name of his restaurant.
加藤 聡Satoshi Kato
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Ryuduki TEPPAN
Ryuduki TEPPAN
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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?田 航一Koichi Takada
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Mr. Takada makes the most of his experience and welcomes the guests with his time-consuming cuisine.
Mr. Takada was born in 1971 in Miyazaki. He trained in the Western-style food department of a hotel. After working at Jiyugaoka patisserie, he worked as a sous-chef at an embassy in Tokyo in Aoyama, where he learned French cuisine and cuisine from around the world. Then after serving as sous-chef at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, he worked at Ore no French/Italian affiliate before joining his current company in October 2019. He is now working as the head chef of the culinary department of "restaurant REGINA," "Ryuduki TEPPAN," and other affiliated restaurants.
?田 航一Koichi Takada
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BAR ALMON
BAR ALMON
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Wine / Cocktail / Whisky
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杉本 真人Makoto Sugimoto
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Serving a relaxing drink with the hospitality skills acquired at a prestigious hotel.
Mr. Sugimoto was born in Hokkaido. After working at ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo, he has worked at BAR ALMON since 2021. He is currently the manager of the bar. Having gained hospitality skills as a prestigious hotel staff member, he now offers drinks that give his guests a break in a corner of Nishi-azabu.
杉本 真人Makoto Sugimoto
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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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Niku Ebisu 89BAL
肉えびす 89BAL
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Bistro,Italian/French / General / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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山瀬 健策Kensaku Yamase
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A "Meat Master" uses various approaches to convey the deliciousness of meat.
Mr. Yamase was born in 1967 in Kumamoto. He grew up watching his parents running a ranch and started his own food wholesale company. After meeting the current owner through a mutual acquaintance, he was involved in establishing Waniku 89BAL, the predecessor of Niku Ebisu 89BAL, in 2015. Currently, he is also a chef and is active in many fields as a meat professional to spread the deliciousness of carefully selected meat from all over the country, including Kikuchi Beef, raised at his parent's ranch.
山瀬 健策Kensaku Yamase
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Wagyu Yakiniku Isshin
和牛焼肉 一心
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Sake
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堀之内 宏Hiroshi Horinouchi
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Mr. Horinouchi provides guests with an exquisite Yakiniku experience through a wealth of knowledge.
With a love of cooking, he moved to Tokyo after graduating high school and entered the restaurant industry. After ten years of experience at a company that mainly operated izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), he turned to the world of yakiniku to deepen his knowledge of beef. Studying the parts of the meat, the way it is grilled, and changes in seasoning, he develops methods to determine the perfect timing for bringing deliciousness when serving.
堀之内 宏Hiroshi Horinouchi
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Nanzenji Sando Kikusui
南禅寺参道 菊水
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tofu Dishes / Kyoto Cuisine / French
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西野 悌司Yasushi Nishino
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With his love for Kyoto and cooking at his core, Mr. Nishino has been introducing the unique cuisine of Kikusui to the world.
He was born in 1976 in Sabae, Fukui. Wanting to delight many people with cuisine, he began walking the chef's path. After training at famous restaurants in Kyoto when he was 18, he joined Kikusui. In 2013, he was appointed as its third head chef. During its 2018 renovation, he trained hard at a Michelin 3-star Japanese restaurant and polished his techniques. He produces Washoku Kaiseki, which combines traditions with attempts at something new. He is not afraid to take on new challenges and continues to lead the kitchen as always, with a determination to protect the food, traditions, and staff.
西野 悌司Yasushi Nishino
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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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Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion
和牛料亭 bungo 祇園
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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松村 匠章Masaaki Matsumura
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Mr. Matsumura attracts customers with "Oita Wagyu beef," which he adores for its delicious taste, with Kyoto's traditional culture.
He was born in 1983 in Hyogo. The manager of the Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion. While honing his wide-ranging skills in Japanese cuisine as a chef, he has also produced restaurants for many years, establishing about 60 restaurants in Japan and abroad. He has been involved in various businesses, including yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). During his activities, he came across "Oita Wagyu" and was fascinated by its lean flavor and delicious taste. In 2023, he established his current restaurant to share this beef's charm in the ancient city. In a refined traditional setting in Kyoto, he presents the ultimate deliciousness of Wagyu beef.
松村 匠章Masaaki Matsumura
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Motsukou
もつ幸
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / Nabe (hot pot) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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松尾 一豪Kazuhide Matsuo
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Growing up in a hotpot restaurant as his playground, he has craftsmanship in his blood.
Mr. Matsuo was born in Fukuoka in 1976. He took over running his parents' restaurant [Motsukou], where he used to play as a child. He joined the family business after graduating from a university, with plans for taking over. Since then he runs the restaurant with his mother, preserving the taste of his predecessor's Offal Hotpot.
松尾 一豪Kazuhide Matsuo
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Kaminoza
カミノザ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Mr. Shono pursued a career as a Japanese chef because he wanted to see his parents' happy faces.
He was born in Osaka in 1978. While in high school, he started cooking at home after watching a cooking show. He decided to become a chef when he cooked for his parents, who were so pleased with his cooking. He chose Japanese cuisine because he thought it would please his aging parents in the future when he became a chef. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics at Tsuji Culinary Institute and began honing his skills as a Japanese chef at kappo restaurants and ryotei throughout Japan from the age of 23. At 36, he became independent and opened his own restaurant in Osaka in 2014.
正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Yakitori Miyagawa Toyosu branch
やきとり宮川 豊洲店
- Toyosu, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Sake
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杉浦 健司Kenji Sugiura
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The young chef keeps the tradition of the old-established historical restaurant.
He was born in 1989 in Tokyo. Having relatives working in the restaurant field, he was interested in this field since he was very young. After graduating from a culinary school, he worked for French and Italian restaurants in Tokyo. Currently he manages the kitchen of [Yakitori Miyagawa Toyosu branch] with the largest number of seats among their branches. His careful preparation, which decides the quality of the skewers, gains high trust from other employees. He makes thorough efforts everyday for better management to offer the most impressive food experience the guests ever had and to be [the No.1 restaurant in the area].
杉浦 健司Kenji Sugiura
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Restaurant Sunpeer
レストラン サンピア
- Nanjo, Okinawa
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General
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仲宗根 弘二Koji Nakasone
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Welcomes guests with the goal of promoting local cuisine.
Mr. Koji Nakasone was born in 1964 in Okinawa Prefecture. Chef Nakasone was inspired to become a chef after watching a TV program about Japanese cuisine. This show left a deep impression on him, leading him to aspire to become a chef so that he could move people with his own cooking. After building up his career experience in Okinawa hotels, Chef Nakasone took the role of head chef at [Restaurant Sunpeer]. He works in the kitchen to spread the word to visitors from all over about the quality of Okinawa's local vegetables and the delicious ways to prepare them.
仲宗根 弘二Koji Nakasone
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Kappa Ramen Honpo Sennichimae Branch
河童ラーメン本舗 千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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小山Koyama
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A big ramen lover decided to make ramen noodles by himself
He started working at a ramen shop as a part-time as he loved ramen noodles. As he really liked the shop owner, he decided to be a chef there. There are several shops in his ramen chain, however they all serve different soups depending on the area. He tries to take root in the area with their [only 1] taste.
小山Koyama
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HITO by TACUBO
HITO by TACUBO
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak
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Otaru Masazushi Zenan
おたる政寿司 ぜん庵
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西岡 秀美Hidemi Nishioka
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Hidemi Nishioka transformed himself from a fisherman into a sushi artist making the most of the great taste of fish
Born February 13th, 1961, Hidemi Nishioka is a native of Hamanaka-cho, Hokkaido. After graduating from vocational school, he joined his father, who was a fisherman, to go fishing out at sea for two years. When the fishing season came to an end and he went for a meal at a sushi restaurant, it struck him that if he cooked the fish he caught in a similar way, they would be delicious. He then aspired to be a sushi artist and began his training at Omi Sushi Sohonten in Kushiro. Afterwards, he refined his skills at sushi restaurants, hotels, and other establishments in Yoichi and Kushiro. In 1989, he joined Masazushi and worked at the main store, becoming manager of Otaru Masazushi Zenan in 2010.
西岡 秀美Hidemi Nishioka
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