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Creative Dining La Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi
創作ダイニングラ・ベランダアパホテル潮見
- Tatsumi/Ariake/Shinkiba, Tokyo
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / General / Others
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小野 翔太Shota Ono
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The journey into cooking began with an interest in various industries.
Mr. Ono was born in 1999 in Hyogo. The inspiration to work in the food industry came from a desire, during his time at an agricultural high school, to experience the entire process from production to processing and sales, known as the sixth industrialization. After graduating from culinary school, he spent a year in vegetable production and processing in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata, which UNESCO recognized as a Creative City of Gastronomy. He then worked at a French restaurant in Tokyo before joining his current company. He left the company temporarily to help his mentor, a chef, with the opening of a restaurant in France and then returned to Japan. He is currently active at APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Shiomi.
小野 翔太Shota Ono
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Matsukaze
日本料理 松風
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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土井利文Toshifumi Doi
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Beyond the Counter. Artisan techniques connect ingredients and smiles.
Mr. Doi was influenced as a child by his mother, who was very good at cooking and aspired to become a chef. His desire remained unchanged as he grew up, and he studied at a culinary school in the Kansai region, followed by seven years of training at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. With this experience, he returned to Kyushu and joined the Japanese restaurant Matsukaze. He currently supports the restaurant as head chef. What he cherishes are the encounters with the ingredients and the smiles of his guests. He expresses the joy of being exposed to seasonal ingredients on his plate and delivers excitement over the counter through his cuisine daily.
土井利文Toshifumi Doi
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Kawabata Shisshi
川端 志史
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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森永 書史Fuhito Morinaga
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Mr. Morinaga attracts guests with new-style yakiniku courses that skillfully draw out the charm of Kyushu's wagyu beef.
He was born in 1981 in Fukuoka. The owner of Kawabata Shisshi. He started his career in the restaurant industry at the Fukuoka branch of the long-established ryotei restaurant Nadaman, where he learned restaurant management, including customer service and food handling. Then, he got a chance to work with the famous restaurant Yuki in Nishi-Nakasu and obtained a sommelier certificate while improving his cooking skills and exploring the pairing of food and wine. He worked as a manager at the restaurant and continued his studies. In December 2023, he founded his current restaurant and became independent. Presenting courses that evolved the delicious taste and world view of yakiniku, he is bringing a new style to Fukuoka's food scene.
森永 書史Fuhito Morinaga
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HAKATAYA
HAKATA屋
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane
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Serves menus to match Kumamoto's local sake, shochu, and a variety of other drinks.
Mr. Shirane was born in 1994 in Kumamoto. Based on Japanese cuisine, he also experienced Western cuisine. With experience in various culinary genres, he has expanded his repertoire while honing his skills as a chef. Currently working at HAKATAYA. He offers a wide variety of menu items to match the unique drinks, including Kumamoto's local sake, shochu selected by the shochu sommelier, and Kikuka wine.
白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane
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Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki
日本酒とおばんざいの京酒場 けんすい錦
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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浅野 祐介Yusuke Asano
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Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.
He was born in Kyoto. He has been familiar with Japanese food since childhood and loves to cook. Wanting to make people happy by making delicious food, he accumulated much experience and honed his skills at various restaurants. As a result, he was involved in Kensui Nishiki from the start-up and became its chef.
浅野 祐介Yusuke Asano
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Ginza Tamai
銀座 玉ゐ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa is encouraged by his customers' comments, "It was delicious!".
He started working at Nihonbashi Tamai in December 2014 and moved to Ginza Tamai in April 2016. During the past 42 years, he has worked in the food and beverage industry, mainly in the Japanese food field. It makes him very happy when customers tell him that the dishes he serves them are delicious, so he works hard every day with that feeling in mind. Considering that conger eel dishes are rare in the world, his ambition is to make delicious dishes that everybody has never tasted before.
長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa
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Steak & Wine ChevalRouge
ステーキ＆ワイン シュバルージュ
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General / Steak
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高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao
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Mr. Takao is a Teppanyaki master who enchants diners with delicious flavors that resonate with the senses, lingering aftertaste, and warm hospitality.
He was born in 1968 in Okayama. He is a head chef at ChevalRouge. Starting his career at Grill Loa, a Western-style restaurant in Osaka, he also gained experience at teppanyaki restaurants in Dojima Hotel and Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. During that time, he realized "the happiness of making food in front of customers and being able to share the moment when they eat it and share their impressions," and he has devoted himself to teppanyaki as his life as a chef. Since founding the current restaurant in 2004, he has been showing his skills and contributing to its growth into a famous restaurant in Kitashinchi. The warm hospitality that reflects a sincere personality is also popular. His warm hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is well-received.
高尾 隆之Takayuki Takao
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Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch
日本橋 玉ゐ 本店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake
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丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.
Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.
丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Enman Izakaya Kougetsu
縁満居酒屋 皓月
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto
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With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.
He was born in 1987 in Shiga. Having the pleasure of seeing his food appreciated, he chose the path of a chef. He studied the basics of Japanese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute and honed his skills at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Arima View Hotel (now Arima Kirari). His experience as a head chef and store manager further deepened his skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. After 18 years of training, he opened Enman Izakaya Kougetsu in December 2023, wanting to cook freely. In addition to being a cook, he distributes cooking and game videos on the web.
山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto
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NIINA
NIINA
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak / Cocktail
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天野 政宏Masahiro Amano
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Offering a relaxing moment with exquisite Italian cuisine made with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Mr. Amano was born in Osaka in 1990. Interested in cooking from an early age, he entered this world. He started his training at a yakiniku restaurant. His next job was at a meat bar, where he met a respected chef, which deepened his love for cooking. Later, he honed his skills in earnest, mainly in Italian cuisine, and worked in various genres, including Western and international cuisine. In 2020, he joined NIINA from its founding, becoming the head chef and manager upon its opening.
天野 政宏Masahiro Amano
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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch
素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.
荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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Okome to Wagyu Nakatake
お米と和牛 なか武
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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伊藤 寛夫Hiroo Ito
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A master of Japanese cuisine provides a luxurious dining experience.
Mr. Ito was born in 1969 in Tokyo. He is an experienced chef who has built a career in Japanese cuisine across various regions of Japan. Currently, he is the head chef at Okome to Wagyu Nakatake in Ginza. He offers a luxurious dining experience that delights all the senses, featuring carefully selected wagyu beef, the finest rice, and other exquisite ingredients.
伊藤 寛夫Hiroo Ito
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Sushi Umiji
寿司海路
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Having honed his skills in the world of sushi, Mr. Kakutou is now making his sushi with the utmost care and attention to detail.
He was inspired to become a sushi chef by a visit to a sushi restaurant when he was a high school student, where he was fascinated by its chefs. His career as a sushi chef began in earnest when he entered a sushi restaurant as an apprentice. While learning traditional Japanese techniques, he always pursued new tastes by incorporating modern sensibilities. Since then, he has trained at various restaurants for over 25 years. In June 2023, he joined Sushi Umiji.
角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch
入船小田原駅前店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai
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Dedicated to seasonal local fish and vegetables.
Aiming to become a professional chef, Mr. Kanai started as a dishwasher and cleaner at Irifune in his teens. There, he learned how to scale and prepare fish, sharpen knives, and the basics of Irifune's taste. As time passes, there is much to learn, and he strives for daily improvement.
金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai
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Kitashinchi THE
北新地 坐
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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河原 瑞樹Mizuki Kawahara
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Valuing dialogue with guests, an experienced chef opens up a new frontier.
Mr. Kawahara was born in 1992 in Kagawa. After graduating from a vocational school, he studied at an Italian restaurant in Osaka for 6 and a half years and also experienced Bridal French in Tokyo for 3 years. In search of new stimulation, he joined Kitashinchi THE, which opened in March 2024. Not only does he stand in the kitchen, but he also feels happy to see the reaction to the food up close by facing the guests directly through the counter. His cuisine is special, served with heartwarming exchanges.
河原 瑞樹Mizuki Kawahara
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Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro
焼肉ほるもん 大五郎
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Beer
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山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto is making people around the world happy with Yakiniku.
He was born in 1977 in Kyoto. Formerly a professional boxer, he immersed himself in boxing from the ages of 15-31. After retiring, he joined the Italian restaurant THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (Plan Do See Inc.) as a part-time employee, where he learned the joy of providing delicious food and drinks and a wonderful time to the people he cares about. He worked there for 6 years to learn about service, manners, and hospitality. With warm support from the company, he became independent. Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro celebrated its 10th anniversary in October 2024.
山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto
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Miyakami
みやかみ
- Asamashita, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Mr. Miyakami is a professional who has inherited the DNA of chefs and has been trained exclusively in Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Kanagawa in 1979. Born to parents who owned a restaurant, he aspired to be a chef from an early age. Because the restaurant was located in a market, he grew up surrounded by quality ingredients and naturally developed the ability to judge them. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he became certified as a dietitian and sommelier. He joined Tokyo Kitcho, where he had worked part-time since he was a student and continued training for about 13 years. Then, in 2007, he became independent and opened Miyakami.
宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Takuan Botantei
たくあん・牡丹亭
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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贄田 道浩Michihiro Nieda
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Mr. Nieda is a chef constantly engaged in research, putting his heart and soul into each dish with his years of experience and knowledge.
He was born in Saitama. He is a chef who has devoted himself to Japanese cuisine since graduating from a culinary school. After 5 years of training at another branch, he now leads the kitchen at Takuan Botantei as the head chef. His sincere attitude toward cooking and his extensive knowledge are his weapons. His sincere attitude is reflected in his cooking, which is beautifully expressed in his delicate serving style and flavor adjustments. His cuisine, where he puts his heart and soul into each dish, always attracts visitors.
贄田 道浩Michihiro Nieda
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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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Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records
Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / European / Middle Eastern/Arab / Others
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濵口 貴志Takashi Hamaguchi
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Mr. Hamaguchi deftly manipulates bottles and glasses as he envisions them.
Because he likes to drink, Mr. Hamaguchi went to bars and learned about bartenders. He was inspired by the smart manner in which bartenders handle the process, from making drinks to serving them to guests, and thought he wanted to become a bartender. After gaining experience, he opened his own bar. Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records opened in June 2022 and is his third bar.
濵口 貴志Takashi Hamaguchi
