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Sushi Senzu Kitashinchi Souhonten
鮨仙酢 北新地 総本店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Agu Tonkatsu Coshon
アグーとんかつコション
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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宮城 康司Koji Miyagi
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As he liked cooking since he was a child, he worked part time at a restaurant.
He was born in 1988 in Okinawa prefecture. As he liked cooking since he was a child, he worked part-time at a restaurant in his vocational school days. After graduation, he trained at a hamburger steak restaurant for a year and a half, and at soba (buckwheat noodles) shop for 1 year, then moved to Tokyo. After working at an izakaya (Japanese pub) for 3 years and at udon (thick noodles) shop for 1 year, he returned to Okinawa prefecture and was involved in cooking hospital meals. Currently, he is working as the master chef at [Agu Tonkatsu Coshon].
宮城 康司Koji Miyagi
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Akatsuki Taps Ginza
暁タップス 銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Beer
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佐藤 和哉Kazuya Sato
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Delivering the charm of gently flavored beer and nourishing food with sincerity.
Mr. Sato was born in 1984 in Aomori; he is the manager of Akatsuki Taps Ginza. Having worked part-time as a waiter at the Tokyo Disney Resort restaurant, he found fulfillment in a job where he was close to the moments when people smiled around food. When he first wanted to pursue a career in food and beverage, he was introduced to the appeal of craft beer, which led him to become a staff member at Akatsuki Brewery. At the company's first flagship restaurant, he now offers a variety of beers and dishes suited to the Japanese climate. Through delicious food, he brings smiles and healing moments to customers.
佐藤 和哉Kazuya Sato
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Japanese cuisine Saga SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga
日本料理嵯峨 サンメンバーズ京都嵯峨
- Sagano/Uzumasa, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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竹内 千秋Chiaki Takeuchi
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Influenced by Mr. Takeuchi's father, a carpenter, he wanted to have a profession.
He was born in 1983 in Tokushima. Influenced by his father, who is a carpenter, he wanted to learn a vocational skill. Plus, the fact that the manager of his part-time job used to work with Japanese cuisine made him long want to become a Japanese cuisine chef himself in the future. After graduating from school, he became a chef and trained at [XIV Naruto] and had his experiences working for private restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka. Then he became the sous-chef of Japanese cuisine at several restaurants, including [XIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu]. In June 2018, he became the head chef of [SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga] until the present.
竹内 千秋Chiaki Takeuchi
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Sushi Yon
鮨四(yon)
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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五十嵐 優貴Yuuki Igarashi
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Mr. Igarashi pours his passion into providing a pleasant moment.
He was born in 1999 in Yamagata. He originally liked working with people. Joined Sushi Yon in 2020 after being impressed when he visited the restaurant as a customer. Appointed manager the following year. While paying attention to his surroundings, he also seeks improvements daily. His high professionalism and thoughtfulness take the restaurant's atmosphere to the next level.
五十嵐 優貴Yuuki Igarashi
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Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch
個室 和牛焼肉 吟 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako
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Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.
He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. Having felt the appeal of work that lets him see guests' smiling faces, he entered the world of dining. While working at a Yakiniku restaurant, he met the president of his current company and changed his job. Currently, he displays his skills as the restaurant head of Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch, a Wagyu beef BBQ restaurant with private rooms. He spends his days serving delicious Yakiniku and working hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.
平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako
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Washoku Satoumi Satoyama
和食 里海里山
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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工藤 文枝Fumie Kudo
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All is for the smiles of guests. Ms. Kudo offers omotenashi hospitality.
She is a native of Kanagawa and has continuously devoted herself to learning about customer service in places such as hotels and Japanese ryokan inns. For both Japanese and foreign customers, she always works hard while valuing the spirit of Japanese Omotenashi. In November 2022, she was appointed as the proprietress of Satoumi Satoyama. In a Japanese restaurant with a counter that is thought to be very formal, she actively communicates with customers so they can feel a sense of intimacy. She works tirelessly to make delicious food and make customers want to come again due to the excellent service.
工藤 文枝Fumie Kudo
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Sushi Uchio
鮨うち尾
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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内尾 司Tsukasa Uchio
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Mr. Uchio established his foundation as a chef by honing his skills in Japan's East and West regions.
He was born in 1992 in Fukuoka. Entered the world of Japanese food professions at the age of 20. He worked in Japanese restaurants in Kanagawa and Osaka areas. Studied mainly Japanese cuisine and established his expertise in handling fresh fish and seasonal ingredients as a chef. He opened Sushi Uchio in 2023.
内尾 司Tsukasa Uchio
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Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine
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﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Mr. Sakigawa opened his own restaurant after finding new goals for cooking.
Mr. Sakigawa was born in 1989 in Osaka. He gained experience in a part-time job when he was a student. He learned the basics of cooking from the store head's instruction. Having been moved by the joy of cooking, he entered a culinary institute intending to become a chef. After graduating, he joined a Japanese restaurant, which gave his career a full-blown start. He continued polishing his skills in Japanese cuisine. In August 2022, he opened Japanese restaurant Yu-chan as the owner and head chef. He stands proudly in his kitchen every day while reconfirming the joy and depth of cooking.
﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Nihonbashi Sushi Shiba
日本橋 鮨しば
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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柴 隆之Takayuki Shiba
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Mr. Shiba attracts guests with his free-spirited courses, which are brought up with extensive experience in the field of Edomae Sushi.
He was born in 1979 in Saitama. The owner of Nihonbashi Sushi Shiba. He started his professional career with the desire to impress people with his cooking. Gained experience as a French and pastry chef at the prestigious Auberge Au Mirador in Hakone and later honed his Edo-mae sushi skills at a famous restaurant in Ginza and in the sushi departments of a first-class hotel. After establishing a sushi restaurant in Meguro and working as a manager, he founded his current restaurant and became independent in June 2023. It has earned a reputation for the creative courses that combine sushi and Japanese cuisine with innovative dishes and stylish hospitality.
柴 隆之Takayuki Shiba
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Sakanaya Soma Kurume Branch
さかな家そう馬 久留米店
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whisky
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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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Tominokoji Tempura Matsui
富小路 天ぷらまつ井
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui
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Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.
He was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. Initially, he specialized in Japanese cuisine but entered the world of Kyoto-style tempura when he was in charge of a tempura specialty restaurant in Pontocho. After honing his skills at a renowned restaurant, he has worked at Tominokoji Tempura Matsui since 2019. He provides a casual yet relaxed hospitality for authentic Japanese cuisine with Kyoto-style tempura and refined Japanese cuisine techniques.
松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui
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Hokkaido Jingisukan Lemon
北海道ジンギスカン 檸檬
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Whisky
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宮越 瑠花Ruka Miyakoshi
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Ms. Miyakoshi offers the taste of Hokkaido with professional skill, love, and sincerity.
She was born in 1998 and has been the manager of Hokkaido Jingisukan Lemon since its opening in 2024. It is her second store, having previously also served as the manager of an affiliate branch. She has extensive knowledge of ingredients and drinks and makes every effort to share this knowledge with her staff. Through her daily study and information gathering, she deepens her passion for the restaurant's service and hospitality, and her motto is to make it an attractive place for guests. With her cheerful and responsible personality, she works with younger staff members to develop the restaurant.
宮越 瑠花Ruka Miyakoshi
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Namba Sennichimae Sushi Rinkai
難波千日前 鮨 麟海
- Namba, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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朝比奈 隆Takashi Asahina
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Mr. Asahina is a chef dedicated to sushi who serves delicious nigiri and dishes that bring out the best of the season's fresh fish.
He was born in 1975 in Aichi. The owner of Sushi Rinkai. He entered the restaurant industry as a professional because he was attracted by the fun and excitement of the business, where people gather and talk through food. After working at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka-shi, he began his training at a sushi restaurant at the age of 20, where he was impressed by the artisanal skills of the chef who carefully handcrafts a wide variety of seafood. Since then, he has devoted his life to sushi, and at 40, he started his own business. In February 2024, before turning 50, he moved to Namba, his long-cherished dream, and opened his current restaurant. He presents the culmination of his career as a sushi chef in Minami, the city of food.
朝比奈 隆Takashi Asahina
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Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta
赤坂 炭火しゃぶしゃぶ 高嶺の豚
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)
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伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito
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Mr. Ito offers the finest shabu-shabu with honest work, bringing together the thoughts of people who love food.
He was born in 1994 in Nagano. A manager and a head chef of Takane No Buta. Growing up with parents who ran a fruit and vegetable store, he became familiar with various ingredients and cuisines early on. After working in the restaurant and hospitality industry in his hometown, he moved to Tokyo to join his current restaurant. Then, he assumed his current position in June 2023. He is a manager with a wealth of food experience, carefully preparing his unique shabu-shabu, which brings together the thoughts of people involved in the food industry, such as the producers of the ingredients. His hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is also well-received.
伊藤 大貴 Hiroki Ito
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Teppanyaki Cocoro (Grand Park Otaru)
鉄板焼き こころ （グランドパーク小樽）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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始閣 清和Kiyokazu Shikaku
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Mr. Shikaku was impressed at the restaurant of fate and entered the way of a chef. The guest's smile is his treasure.
While working for an insurance company, his boss took him to a restaurant where he was so impressed that he decided to enter the culinary world. Starting with New Otani Inn Sapporo, he has trained at Crescent Hotel, Rusutsu Resort, and Niseko Northern Resort An'nupuri. At Teppanyaki Cocoro, he serves teppanyaki dishes using Hokkaido specialty ingredients such as beef fillet and sirloin of Hokkaido brand Shiraoi beef and fresh seafood caught in Otaru and the surrounding waters of Hokkaido.
始閣 清和Kiyokazu Shikaku
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Yakiniku/Maki-ryori Karasuma Rock
焼肉・薪料理カラスマロック
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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齋藤 勇介Yusuke Saito
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Mr. Saito has worked as a chef in Japan and abroad. A chef with a genre-less culinary repertoire.
He was born in 1978 in Kyoto. He started his career in the food and beverage industry at 17 through a part-time job. Experienced in Teppanyaki, Italian, Japanese, Ramen, and Izakaya restaurants, mainly in Kyoto city. He also worked as a chef in Germany for 4 years. While in Germany, he worked at a Teppanyaki restaurant and a Japanese restaurant. Mr. Saito is currently working at Karasuma Rock. He suggests a variety of menus based on his experience working in many different restaurants, regardless of genre.
齋藤 勇介Yusuke Saito
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Niku Kappou - Niku Kabuku
肉割烹 肉かぶく
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto entertains his guests and provides fulfilled time with the power of food that changed his life.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1977 in Nagano Prefecture. His father took him to a restaurant where he tasted "Dojo (loaches)" for the first time. He was so impressed by the fantastic taste that he entered the culinary world to create his own impressive cuisine. After training at a long-established onsen ryokan (Japanese inn) and a kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant in Ginza, he traveled to India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Canada, and Thailand to hone his culinary skills to learn about cuisines from around the world. In Thailand, he won the Ironman cooking competition on a TV program. After that, he was trusted enough to manage embassy receptions for state guests and returned to Japan.
山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto
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Kappo Yumeshoubu
割烹夢しょうぶ
- Kinkakuji Temple/Kinugasa/Kita-ku, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese
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石崎 正二Shouji Ishizaki
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Mr. Ishizaki is a chef who knows the depth of cooking with experience in French and Japanese cuisine.
After working at Japanese, Kappo (Japanese style cooking), and Sushi restaurants in Kyoto, Mr. Ishizaki wanted to learn more about ingredients and cooking methods, so he experienced French cuisine at a member-only hotel, then opened his current restaurant, Yumeshoubu, in 1994.
石崎 正二Shouji Ishizaki
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