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INARI Izakaya
INARI 居酒屋
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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KINOE
KINOE
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Using techniques from Italy, France, and sometimes Japanese cuisine, Mr. Natsume brings out the best in ingredients.
He was born in Tokyo. In elementary school, he went to a teppanyaki restaurant with his family and was impressed by how cool and delicious the food was, which inspired him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he joined the Hilton Hotel and gained experience in various kitchens. He later worked at an Italian restaurant before becoming the chef at Tim's NY in Ebisu. Subsequently, he spent 15 years as the head chef at Ricos Kitchen, transforming it into a popular dining spot. In 2015, he opened KINOE, where he serves as the owner-chef.
夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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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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Kuma no yakitori cocoro
熊の焼鳥cocoro
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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安保 大樹Taiki Anbo
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Mr. Anbo uses his cultivated skills to bring out the best of the finest ingredients.
He was born in 1998 in Kyoto. At 16, he entered the world of food and drink. He worked at Japanese restaurants, tempura specialty restaurants, and izakayas (Japanese-style pubs), mainly in Kyoto Prefecture. He has acquired skills as a chef and an observant eye for identifying ingredients. Currently, he is a chef at cocoro. He uses his cultivated techniques to bring out the charm of the finest ingredient, the "ultimate chicken."
安保 大樹Taiki Anbo
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101 ICHI-MARU-ICHI
101 ICHI-MARU-ICHI
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Cake / Whisky
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鈴木 隆介Ryusuke Suzuki
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Mr. Suzuki is a dining leader who prioritizes hospitality for his guests.
He was born in 1992 in Ibaraki. Influenced by the staff working happily at a restaurant he used to visit while in college, he entered the restaurant industry with the idea that he would be able to work comfortably as himself. After gaining experience in service and bars in dining and French restaurants, he started working at 101 ICHI-MARU-ICHI as an opening staff in December 2022. He manages the restaurant with his hospitable smile and solid skills.
鈴木 隆介Ryusuke Suzuki
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YORIMICHI Odaiba
YORIMICHI Odaiba
- Odaiba, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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大島 慎之輔Shinnosuke Oshima
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Pursuing new ideas every day to deliver smiles through food.
Fascinated by the world of cooking, which can bring smiles to many people's faces, Mr. Oshima became a chef. After gaining experience in American and Italian restaurants, he now showcases his skills at YORIMICHI Odaiba, which opened on August 1, 2022. Drawing on his extensive background, he offers inventive fusion dishes that blend Japanese and Western culinary techniques.
大島 慎之輔Shinnosuke Oshima
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Sushi Aoyagi
すし青柳
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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杉森 智樹Tomoki Sugimori
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Mr. Sugimori attracts customers with the finest Edomae Sushi and Japanese cuisine, where expert skill and creativity are applied.
He was born in 1972 in Tokyo. The head chef and manager of Sushi Aoyagi. The sushi chef is a job that allows him to do what he has loved since childhood, "making things" while interacting with people. He honed his skills at sushi restaurants in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including Sushiya no Kanpachi, where he learned the art of Edo-mae techniques and Japanese cuisine. In 2017, he was appointed to his current position in recognition of his skills. Since then, he has welcomed guests from Japan and abroad at a long-established hotel located at the gateway to Tokyo, treating them to stylish courses that blend sushi and Japanese cuisine with seasonal dishes.
杉森 智樹Tomoki Sugimori
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Restaurant Virbius
レストラン ウィルビウス
- Mitaka, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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赤松 如記Yukinori Akamatsu
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Culinary career built up by experiences supported by lucky encounters at various prestigious restaurants
Born in 1973 in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from a senior high school, he entered a company, but changed his career to pursue his childhood dream to be a chef. He started working at a western restaurant, where he was fascinated with French cuisine. When he was 22, he went to France and spent 5 years and a half to build up his experience at various places such as a three stars restaurant [Georges Blanc] in Paris, [Hostellerie Due Vieux Moulin] in Bourgogne, and [Saint James] in Bordeaux. After returning to Japan, he entered a famous French restaurat "Kitajimatei". 3 years later, he became independent and opened a small bistro in downtown. In 2012, he opened [Virbius].
赤松 如記Yukinori Akamatsu
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Yakiniku Saigyu Shibuya branch
焼肉 最牛 渋谷店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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夏森 威Takeshi Natsumori
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Mr. Natsumori provides carefully selected meat, with the first priority being to please his guests.
He was born in 1978 in China. He was originally interested in cooking and naturally started his career as a chef. After accumulating about 5 years of experience at the famous yakiniku restaurant Jojoen and around 10 years of experience at Japanese restaurants, he is currently showing his skills as the head chef and manager at Yakiniku Saigyu Shibuya branch. With the belief that "the greatest joy for a chef is to see their customers delighted," he continues to hone his skills and provide delicious meat to his customers.
夏森 威Takeshi Natsumori
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Yakitori Kappou Shouchan Kichijoji-bettei
焼鳥割烹しょうちゃん 吉祥寺別邸
- Kichijoji, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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河村 俊樹Toshiki Kawamura
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Mr. Kawamura's solid skills and in-depth knowledge cultivate his passion for food.
He was born in 1980 in Shizuoka. Influenced by his grandparents, who were artisans, he aspired to be a chef since high school. After graduating from a culinary school in Niigata, he worked at a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant in Akasaka for three years, a hotel in Shinagawa for three years, and a Sushi restaurant in Tsukiji for five years. After that, he worked at a Japanese restaurant for ten years before joining Yakitori Kappou Shou-chan Kichijoji-bettei last year. Currently, he is working as the head chef.
河村 俊樹Toshiki Kawamura
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Ginza Cobau Namiki-dori branch
銀座コバウ並木通り店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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小山 展男Nobuo Oyama
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Mr. Oyama warmly welcomes guests and offers sincere hospitality.
Mr. Oyama was born in 1982 in Osaka. When he visited a bar, he felt the pleasure of serving customers, and he entered the restaurant industry at 24. Starting in hotels and lounge bars, he worked and got experience in various genres, including an Italian restaurant, oyster bar, izakaya (Japanese-style pub), ramen shop, and game meat cuisine restaurant. After joining Ginza Cobau, he provides guest-oriented service with the pride and satisfaction of an upscale restaurant.
小山 展男Nobuo Oyama
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Sukiyaki Jyuniten
すき焼き 十二天
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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浅川 吉継Yoshitsugu Asakawa
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Mr. Asakawa wants to deliver the ingredients that professional experts have carefully chosen in their most delicious state.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating from college, he started his culinary career at 23. Beginning at a hotel in Takaragaike, Kyoto, he gained experience as a French chef. He then moved to France in his mid-twenties, honing his skills in various restaurants for six and a half years. Returning to Japan, he opened his own restaurant and became an owner-chef. After that, he joined Sukiyaki Jyuniten with the skills and knowledge he had acquired over the years.
浅川 吉継Yoshitsugu Asakawa
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TOKYO FISHERMAN'S WHARF ~UOHIDE~ Shibuya Udagawa Branch
TOKYO FISHERMAN'S WHARF 魚秀～UOHIDE～渋谷宇田川店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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After 20 years, Mr. Nakai teamed up with his senior apprentice.
He was born in June 1978 in Kyoto. Started cooking at the age of 17, and after experiencing independence once in 2005, he worked as a head chef at various restaurants. In 2021, he joined KayaGroup at the invitation of the current vice president, Mr. Omata, who was his senior apprentice when he entered the culinary world. They reunite in new circumstances after 20 years and work together for the company on the master and disciple relationship. He loves his wife, incidentally, so he is nicknamed the "wife-loving manager."
中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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Ushikoi Shinjuku Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 新宿店」
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to serve joyful moments with his smile and heartwarming customer service.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. In 2024, he joined Ushikoi's Shibuya branch as a staff member. His love of meeting people and his passion for the hospitality industry led him there. At first, he was not very good at cooking, but he began to feel happy when he saw his guests eating the dishes with pleasure. He pays great attention to the finest detail to give guests happy memories. He always strives to provide better service. His smile and heartwarming customer service make the restaurant's atmosphere all the more wonderful.
小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Ristorante Kurodino
リストランテ クロディーノ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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丸山 孝一Koichi Maruyama
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The dream of a boy who liked cooking has come true after working in the kitchen of a renowned restaurant.
He was born in 1975 in Saitama. As he liked cooking since he was an elementary school student, when he became a high school student he started working part time at a cake shop, while belonging to a Judo club. He decided to be an Italian chef by recommendation of the cake shop owner, and entered a cooking school. In 1995, he entered the company [ENOTECA PINCHIORRI TOKYO]. After working their main branch in Florence as a patissier, he worked at Tokyo branch as the sous-chef for 5 years from 2005. His stylish dishes bring out the original tastes of the ingredients.
丸山 孝一Koichi Maruyama
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Meguro Soregashi
目黒それがし
- Meguro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General
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小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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Mr. Komatsu is an experienced veteran chef who started his culinary career from a part-time job.
He was born on December 8, 1986, in Kanagawa, age 44. He became interested in cooking through a part-time job he had at a restaurant when he was 15 years old. After graduating from night cooking school, he began training at a kappo restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Akasaka and also studied at a kappo restaurant in Kyoto for about two years. After participating in the launch of the Yumeya group, he joined JO Corporation of the Soregashi group in 2017, where he currently serves as the executive chef of each Soregashi restaurant.
小松 雅至Masayuki Komatsu
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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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Jizakanaya Hamamatsucho Branch
海鮮問屋 地魚屋 浜松町店
- Hamamatsucho/Daimon, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Delivering smiles to customers through fresh fish cuisine.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1974 in Yamagata. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young. He learned of the joys of cooking at a dining establishment where he worked part-time during his student days and was drawn in by the world of food. He learned various knowledge and skills, such as Hokkaido cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, sushi, and Kaiseki cuisine - all of which have made him the chef he is today. Utilizing his over 20 years of experience, he now works as head chef and pours his efforts into developing the menu and raising future generations of chefs.
奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Niku no Tajima Ogibashi Main Branch
肉の田じま 扇橋本店
- Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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谷田川 良夫Yoshio Yatagawa
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Mr. Yatagawa is the manager and head chef who has supported Niku no Tajima for many years with his confident judge of meat.
He was born in 1962 in Tokyo. In junior high school, he discovered the joy of cooking and entered the food industry. He has been working at Niku no Tajima for more than 40 years since he was a high school student and is now the manager and head chef of the restaurant. Of all the meats, it is especially difficult to judge the internal organs, but he found it enjoyable to identify good meat as he gained experience over the years. He is a chef who continues to hone his skills to provide his customers with the best meat in the best condition. His desire to serve high-quality meat is reflected in his cuisine.
谷田川 良夫Yoshio Yatagawa
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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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