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Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch
松阪牛 WHAT’S 京都室町店
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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石原 彰大Akihiro Ishihara
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Involved in all aspects of setting up restaurants and butcher stores, and currently supervising restaurant operations.
Mr. Ishihara was born in 1987 in Kyoto. Loving to eat since childhood, he entered Tsuji Gakuen Culinary & Confectionery College after graduating high school. After graduation, because of his love of yakiniku and horumon (offal meat), he found a job at a major yakiniku restaurant. Then, he came to Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch by chance and further improved his knowledge of beef, including butchering processing. Following store manager duties, he was involved in the overall start-up of restaurants and butcher stores. He is currently in charge of supervising restaurant operations.
石原 彰大Akihiro Ishihara
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Yakitori TAKE
丈 -Yakitori TAKE-
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Born in 1978 in Machida, Tokyo, to parents who owned a restaurant.
Mr. Kato gained experience and skills at renowned Japanese restaurants such as Nadaman Co., Ltd., THE RITZ-CARLTON TOKYO Hinokizaka, and Park Hotel Tokyo Hanasansho. As the owner of Ginza Yakitori Tsukiya, he attracted many guests from Japan and abroad with his fusion of yakitori and Japanese cuisine that brings out the best in the ingredients. In October 2024, he opened Yakitori TAKE to provide guests worldwide with a more fulfilling and happy experience through yakitori and to spread the value of yakitori, a traditional Japanese culture, throughout the world.
加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Sushi to Baniku Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri Bettei
寿司と馬肉おやじ最後の握り別邸
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Horse Meat
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梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara is an experienced chef who presents various dishes; he started his career in Japanese cuisine out of admiration.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. From a young age, he enjoyed cooking and strongly admired chefs. Began his culinary career at a local restaurant at the age of 18. Later, he moved to Kyoto for further studies at age 20, dedicating three years to honing his skills at a Japanese restaurant. Subsequently, he relocated to Osaka, working at Japanese and sushi establishments. In the summer of 2022, he joined And I company.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa
貝と炭火と日本酒 撓
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Mr. Murakami creates a time and space that can impress guests on their important day.
He was born in 1973 in Kanagawa. He began his apprenticeship at a part-time job at a kappo restaurant and started training in Japanese cuisine. He has worked as a head chef in the kitchens of a kappo ryokan inn and a hotel. In July 2019, he opened Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa in Tsuruya-cho, Yokohama. As the owner-chef, he welcomes a wide range of guests. His creed is "to provide guests with a time and space to feel as much impression as possible on their special day." With dishes that carefully draw out the charm of seasonal ingredients and heartwarming service, he serves various occasions.
村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Kappo Uzuki
割烹 うづき
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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阿部 誠司朗Seijiro Abe
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Mr. Abe serves dishes, devoting all his skills as a chef.
He was born in 1976 in Kanagawa. He entered the culinary world around the age of 20 and honed his skills at Tokyo's famous restaurants, including Manyotei in Daikanyama. Currently, he is a chef at his own restaurant, Kappo Uzuki. Attracted by the deliciousness of his cuisine, many people visit the restaurant every day with high expectations.
阿部 誠司朗Seijiro Abe
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Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo
浪華焼肉さぶろう
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Highball
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北井 幸雄Yukio Kitai
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To make high-quality meat even more delicious, Mr. Kitai also pays careful attention to details.
He is from Osaka. He worked at popular yakiniku restaurants in Osaka and has brought joy to many guests. Currently, he is active as the Floor Manager at Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo. His goal is to create a space where high-quality meat can be enjoyed even more deliciously. He pays careful attention to detail so guests can relax and enjoy their meals.
北井 幸雄Yukio Kitai
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Yakiniku Wabi Sabi Hozenji-Yokocho Main Branch
焼肉侘び寂び 法善寺横丁本店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Wine
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宮里 常治Tsuneharu Miyasato
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Mr. Miyasato has loved to eat since he was a child and cooked by himself.
He was born in 1981 in Okinawa. From an early age, he loved eating and cooking his food at home. At the age of 20, he entered the culinary world and began his training. He honed his skills for 17 years at a kappo restaurant, which once won a star in the Michelin Guide, and for three years at a sushi restaurant. Currently, he is the owner of Yakiniku Wabi Sabi, which opened in June 2022. He says he wants guests to spend a relaxing and peaceful time in a relaxed atmosphere.
宮里 常治Tsuneharu Miyasato
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Diningbar HOJU
Diningbar HOJU
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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福田 凌哉Ryoya Fukuda
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Growing up watching his father, Mr. Fukuda chose the path of the chef.
He was born in 1996 in Hokkaido. Growing up as a child watching his chef father, he decided to follow the path of the chef himself. His life as a chef began at a French restaurant in Hokkaido. After three years of training, he worked for about six years in a dining bar serving Japanese, Western, and Chinese menus. Later, he worked for three years as a cook specializing in Western cuisine at a restaurant owned by his father, who inspired him to become a chef. The skills he has cultivated in various genres, including Western cuisine, support the creation of the current restaurant's richly unique menu.
福田 凌哉Ryoya Fukuda
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CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe
CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Soup Curry / Cake / Parfait
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北川 賢太Kenta Kitagawa
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Mr. Kitagawa is a Michelin-starred food specialist who has mastered making the most of ingredients.
He was born in 1979 in Hokkaido. His family had a restaurant business, so he asked for toys for playing house in his childhood. At 15, he moved to Tokyo and worked as a live-in chef at a kappo restaurant. Later, he trained at several French restaurants in Tokyo before returning to his hometown of Asahikawa. Auberge Ninguruforet, where he was appointed as the head chef, was listed in the Michelin Hokkaido 2017 special edition. After serving as a chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant Hiruoka, he works at CAFE LOUNGE mosuKe.
北川 賢太Kenta Kitagawa
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Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki
浅草 GYUUNA やどき
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Gyutan (beef tongue)
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松本 彪雅Hyoga Matsumoto
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Mr. Matsumoto's goal is to make the restaurant a place where guests can experience the essence of Japanese spirit along with Asakusa's culture.
He has been demonstrating his skills as the head chef at Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki, which opened on July 14, 2024. The restaurant's concept is "a restful space like an inn and authentic Japanese cuisine." He pursues heartwarming cuisine using traditional techniques and Japan's rich bounty to create a Japanese restaurant unique to Asakusa.
松本 彪雅Hyoga Matsumoto
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Motsunabe Heiwaya
もつ鍋 平和家
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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龍 伸浩Nobuhiro Ryu
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After many experiences, Mr. Ryu reevaluated the charms of his hometown and local food.
He was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Initially, he worked as a chef at Roppongi's restaurant "Inakaya" for three years. After that, he went into a different industry, but after living in New York City, he rediscovered the beauty of Japanese food culture. He then returned to his hometown of Nagasaki and decided to pursue a career in the food industry again. At the age of 38, he opened Heiwaya. At first, the restaurant was well known for its Udon (noodles). Later, he changed the restaurant's business to focus on Motsunabe. He satisfies diners with its signature Motsunabe and seasonal fish.
龍 伸浩Nobuhiro Ryu
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SUNTORY WHISKY BOTTLE BAR Sapporo BAR GARBO
SUNTORY WHISKY BOTTLE BAR 札幌BAR GARBO
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Spirits
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堀野 衣真里Imari Horino
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A bartender who proposes a blissful moment on the night of Sapporo.
Ms. Horino was born in 1992 in Hokkaido. As a bartender, She keeps providing blissful moments to those who spend their nights in Sapporo. Although she was not accustomed to drinking alcohol at first, she became interested in the history and tradition of whiskey and started to learn about various whiskeys. She guides the depths of the whisky world, sharing her experience of discovering whisky's charms from scratch.
堀野 衣真里Imari Horino
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Kai Sya
膾炙
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Wine
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伊藤 保将Yasumasa Ito
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After studying meat for a year at a butcher store, Mr. Ito opened a restaurant specializing in beef.
He was born in 1979 in Fukuoka. He loves to make people happy and was influenced by his mother, an excellent cook, to become a chef. After graduating from Nakamura Culinary School, he worked at a Chinese restaurant in Kagawa Prefecture for 3 years and at a Chinese restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture for 2 years, where he also served as the restaurant manager. After that, he spent 1-year studying meat at a butcher store while preparing to start his own business. In 2009, he opened Kai Sya and became the owner and proprietor.
伊藤 保将Yasumasa Ito
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Kanzen Koshitsu Yakiniku Kyu Nishi-Azabu Main Branch
完全個室 やきにく九 西麻布本店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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Mr. Togashi creates cuisine that is felt by all five senses, inspired by the ingredients.
He started his career at Mutekiro in Motomachi, Yokohama. Then he moved to France and trained at three restaurants, including the 3-star Paul Bocuse. After returning to Japan, he gained experience at Michelin 2-star Pierre Gagnaire in Omotesando and Michelin 2-star Restaurant Ryuzu in Roppongi. Following that, he was appointed sous chef at Restaurant Restaurant Ilie Le Joyeuse and then head chef at Restaurant Portus in Minami-Aoyama. After that, he served as general manager and participated in opening hotels and business development in various locations in Japan. He is currently the group's executive chef.
富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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Asakusa Shokudo Motomatsu
浅草食堂 元松
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / General
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せつSetsu
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A chef who supports a wide range of menu, Japanese food and Chinese cuisine.
After a long career as a chef mainly in Tokyo, Mr. Setsu joined his current company in 2024. He is now a member of the kitchen staff at Asakusa Shokudo Motomatsu. As a chef specializing in a wide range of genre-less dishes, he supports the diverse menu of Motomatsu, including Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
せつSetsu
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RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen
礼華 新宿御苑
- Shinjuku-Gyoen, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General / General / General
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新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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Mr. Shigeji Niiyama is evolving Chinese cuisine by pursuing innovation and creativity based on Shanghai cuisine.
Mr. Shigeji Niiyama was born in 1957 in Aomori prefecture. At the age of 16, he started his career as a chef and worked at Tojo Kaikan and Capitol Tokyu Hotel. He became the master chef at Chinese Restaurant Turandot Yusenkyo in 1997, and the master chef at the main branch of Sharks Fin Chinese Restaurant Tsukushiro in Ebisu in 1998. In 2004, he went independent and opened RAIKA in Shinjuku-gyoen. He also opened RAIKA Seirankyo in 2009, RAIKA Shi kun shi so in 2018, and SHINKA in Nogizaka in 2021.
新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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YAKINIKU Maru Kitashinchi
焼肉マル 北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Gyutan (beef tongue)
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佐々木 雅之Masayuki Sasaki
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Yakiniku is a feast. Mr. Sasaki provides services that bring joy to many faces.
He was born in 1973 in Nara. After working as a sales representative, he changed his job in 2017aiming to own his own restaurant someday. He made a fresh start at Yakiniku Maru Shinsaibashi branch. Later, he was transferred to the Kitashinchi branch and took on the manager role. Among the many restaurants, he chose Yakiniku restaurant because he had an image of Yakiniku as a feast in his mind. He strives to provide pleasant service to delight his guests.
佐々木 雅之Masayuki Sasaki
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Jingisukan Temujin Yunokawa Branch
ジンギスカン テムジン 湯川店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Inheriting the thoughts of his father, Mr. Muraoka wants to bring smiles to people's faces through food.
He was born on January 29, 1989 in Hokkaido. Following in the footsteps of his father, who was in charge of Jingisukan Temujin, he decided to take on the challenge of running a restaurant. He moved to Tokyo in his early 20s and gained experience and management skills in a variety of restaurants, including izakaya, ramen, and yakiniku restaurants. Respecting the flavors and traditions established by his father, he has paved his way and continues to offer a new style of Jingisukan that many guests love.
村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Sushi Akazu Hanayama
鮨 赤酢 はなやま
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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Kutsurogi Umasake Kakoiya Sendai Ekimae Branch
くつ炉ぎ・うま酒 かこいや仙台駅前店
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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船津 雅弘Masahiro Funatsu
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Mr. Funatsu has been involved with Japanese food for over 30 years and values the spirit of customer service.
Mr. Funatsu joined in 1984 and has worked as head chef at Japanese restaurants throughout the country.
船津 雅弘Masahiro Funatsu
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