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Amiyakitei Sakae Branch
あみやき亭 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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都竹 明Akira Tsutake
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To have customers keep coming back to the restaurant.
Mr. Tsutake was born in 1971 in Aichi. After graduating high school, he worked in the manufacturing industry for two years. At age 20, he changed his career to the restaurant industry because he wanted to work interacting with people. He experienced the joys and difficulties of serving customers in the restaurant business. In 2010, he decided to join Amiyakitei after being impressed by its delicious food and customer service. In his fifth year with the company, he experienced the launch of a new restaurant. He was then appointed to a newly opened Sakae branch in 2020. Aiming to be a restaurant where even first-time customers can enjoy delicious food and service and say, "I'll definitely visit again."
都竹 明Akira Tsutake
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OSushiawase Sushi Horikawa
おすしあわせ 鮨ほり川
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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堀川 恭平Kyouhei Horikawa
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Mr. Horikawa is a Sushi chef who has studied at many long-established and famous restaurants in Tokyo.
He was born in 1978 in Chiba. At age 20, he knocked on the door of Sushi Kanpachi and experienced seven years of working as an apprentice. Since then, he has worked as a sushi chef at various sushi restaurants in Tokyo, not only the famous Sushi Fukuju in Ginza but also at Akasaka, Roppongi, and Shinjuku. After becoming independent, he opened Sushi Horikawa in Asakusa.
堀川 恭平Kyouhei Horikawa
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Yakiniku RIKIO
焼肉RIKIO
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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田澤 大悟Daigo Tazawa
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Mr. Tazawa is a cooking maestro and an experienced professional.
He was born in 1980 in Hokkaido. Pursuing his passion for the culinary world, which he dreamed of since childhood, he is a chef with experience in various genres. He has mastered a wide range of techniques, from teppanyaki to French, Japanese, and Italian cuisine. Recognized for his expertise, he has been working at Yakiniku RIKIO since 2021. His cuisine is not just a meal but rather an art of sorts. The flavors created by his experience and passion touch the heart.
田澤 大悟Daigo Tazawa
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Japanese Cuisine Ryotei Kadomatsu
日本料理 料亭 門松
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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With dependable skills and sensibilities taught by a master chef, he serves Japanese cuisine enriched by the seasons
He was born in 1960 in Kanagawa. Being manually dexterous since his childhood, and having an interest in cooking, he decided to pursue a cooking career. He became head chef of Ryotei Kadomatsu after 10 years of experience at a Ryotei restaurant in Kamakura and 8 years at a hotel in Yokohama.
大久保 昌彦Masahiko Okubo
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AO
AO
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cocktail
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大田 路加Ruka Ohta
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Utilizing her extensive experience, Ms. Ohta proposes a new style of enjoying Ishigaki Island's ingredients.
The chef at CAFE BAR AO is an experienced cook who has worked at various establishments, including bars. With her own experience, she has developed recipes based on the theme of "proposing healthy food using ingredients from Ishigaki Island." Making the most of local ingredients, she offers delicious and healthy meals filled with the charms of Ishigaki Island, aiming as a restaurant to delight both tourists and locals alike.
大田 路加Ruka Ohta
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Gyujutsu Kuroobi
牛術黒帯
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Steak
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橋場 耕平Kohei Hashiba
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Mr. Hashiba aims to create a comfortable restaurant full of smiles and vitality.
Mr. Hashiba has demonstrated his skills as the manager of Gyujutsu Kuroobi, which reopened in March 2024. His welcoming attitude with a smile has led to the acquisition of many repeat customers. He values communication with staff and guests and comes up with ideas for menus and services on a daily basis. With his commitment to Japanese Wagyu beef and fresh horumon (offal meat), he has been trying to convey the appeal of these ingredients through trial and error.
橋場 耕平Kohei Hashiba
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Go-En Kyoto Sanjo Shinmachi
Go-En 京都三条新町
- Nijo Castle, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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石原 慎Susumu Ishihara
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Offering smiles and satisfaction is what drives Mr. Ishihara to keep improving himself.
His love of cooking led him naturally to choose a culinary career. As a chef, he takes pleasure in serving delicious food to many people every day. He strives to maximize the appeal of yakiniku while paying close attention to every detail, from the selection of meat to the degree of grilling and sauce.
石原 慎Susumu Ishihara
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Sushi Dokoro Mitsumoto
寿し処光本
- Moji, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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光本 健二Kenji Mitsumoto
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With skill and passion inherited from his parents, Mr. Mitsumoto shows artisan techniques born of tradition and experience.
He was born in 1975 in Fukuoka and was raised in an environment surrounded by sushi since he was young. Inspired by the sushi restaurant run by his parents, he naturally resolved to walk the path of cuisine. First, he trained for 10 years in the family business. Then, to further improve his technique, he also gained experience at two different restaurants, one year at each. He opened his own restaurant, Sushi Dokoro Mitsumoto, 19 years ago. With his refined technique and careful judgment, he continues to provide amazing sushi to his guests.
光本 健二Kenji Mitsumoto
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Yakiniku Horumon Ogyu
焼肉・ホルモン おぎゅう
- Hyogo, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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金本 成志Songi Kanemoto
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Offering the best technique from a high-end yakiniku restaurant! Mr. Kanemoto provides the authentic taste.
He was born in 1990 in Hyogo. After graduating high school, he gained experience in various restaurants and joined the high-end steak restaurant Kawamura in 2009. Later, he was involved in opening his family's yakiniku restaurant in Shinsaibashi, then worked as a manager of a yakitori restaurant before entering the yakiniku industry. At a company operating high-class yakiniku restaurants in Sannomiya, he was in charge of sales, purchase management, and human resource development for all restaurants for about 7 years. When he was considering leaving the company, he met the current owner and participated in the launch of Ogyu. Currently, he is working as a head chef.
金本 成志Songi Kanemoto
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Yurakucho Kotegaeshi
有楽町こてがえし
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Koryouri Kayou
小料理 花陽
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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飯島 重子Shigeko Iijima
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Offering the finest hospitality with homemade dishes with love and exquisite sake.
Ms. Iijima was born in 1972 in Saitama. She has loved cooking since childhood and dreamed of opening a cozy, family-style eatery. After gaining 10 years of experience in hotel service, she worked in various establishments such as clubs, small restaurants, and galleries in Ginza. In March 2024, she opened her own place, Koryouri Kayou. She offers the finest hospitality with handmade, heartfelt dishes and exquisite sake.
飯島 重子Shigeko Iijima
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Seiryu Unagi Tsukishima Todai Akamon-mae Branch
清流うなぎ月島 東大赤門前店
- Hongo, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese
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宝田 祐一Yuichi Takarada
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Bringing eel dishes closer to customers regardless of their generation or gender.
Mr. Takarada was born in 1984 in Nagano Prefecture. Since 23, he has learned everything from store management to cooking at major chains and Japanese yam restaurants. After that, he gained experience developing dishes and business development for the popular public using mainly Japanese cuisine and chicken. He currently works at Seiryu Unagi Tsukishima. As a popular eel restaurant where people of all ages, both men and women, can enjoy eel dishes casually, he is pursuing the development of menus and the creation of restaurant space daily.
宝田 祐一Yuichi Takarada
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Unagi Sansho Gogyou
鰻山椒五行
- Nijo Castle, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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前原 喬Takashi Maehara
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Mr. Maehara's goal is to offer eel and Hitsumabushi that will satisfy even the most discerning eel lover.
He was born in 1981 in Nara. After working as a Western-style cook and a baker, he joined Kyoto Marumochiya company. As a Japanese confectionery chef, he has experience making Japanese sweets, selling them in stores, and operating stalls in department stores nationwide. He has supported Kyoto Marumochiya from various angles by utilizing the knowledge and skills he has cultivated. Currently, he is working as a chef for Unagi Sansho Gogyou. The owner of Kyoto Marumochiya is also an eel lover, so he serves eel with attention to every element, aiming for "excellent dishes that even eel enthusiasts will be satisfied with."
前原 喬Takashi Maehara
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Yakiniku Ishigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka Branch
焼肉石垣島美崎牛 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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阿次富 洋貴Hirotaka Ajitomi
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Presenting the charm of "Misaki Beef" in Akasaka.
Mr. Ajitomi was born in 1975 in Okinawa. Since the opening of Misaki Beef Honten Co., Ltd. and the launch of the brand, he has worked to develop the Misaki Beef brand. Having experience as a chef and in in-store meat sales and wholesale, he has conveyed the appeal of "Misaki Beef" from various angles. Currently, he is working as a chef at Yakiniku Isigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka branch, spreading the charm of "Misaki Beef" from a corner of Akasaka.
阿次富 洋貴Hirotaka Ajitomi
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Kinfuku Sakaba
金福酒場
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Oden
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MYO MINTHANTMyo Minthant
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Dedicated to cooking. The authentic taste is born from years of experience.
Mr. Myo Minthant was born in 1987 in Myanmar. He became familiar with cooking at an early age and defected to Japan in 2008 after graduating from university in Myanmar. Having worked in this foreign country, he started his culinary career, gaining 16 years of experience at a yakiniku restaurant and 8 years at a Chinese restaurant. After years of study, he became the manager and head chef of Kinfuku Sakaba in November 2024. He offers authentic flavors and warm hospitality, putting the skill and passion he has cultivated into each dish.
MYO MINTHANTMyo Minthant
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Yakiniku Nanatsuboshi Shinsaibashisuji Branch
焼肉七つ星 心斎橋筋店
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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岩谷 一輝Kazuki Iwatani
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Mr. Iwatani continues to attract people both in taste and price.
Mr. Iwatani is the head chef at Yakiniku Nanatsuboshi Shinsaibashisuji Branch. Nanatsuboshi offers seven kinds of beef, carefully selected for their taste and price; each is a rare part of Japanese black beef. He and the restaurant continue to attract visitors with its delicious food and reasonable prices, which can only be offered by a Yakiniku restaurant directly operated by a butcher store with four branches in the Sanda area of Kobe.
岩谷 一輝Kazuki Iwatani
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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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Private Room Yakiniku Wagyu Horumon Isshin
個室焼肉 和牛ホルモン 一新
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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Kyo-ryori Otabicho Tagoto
京料理 御旅町田ごと
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Trained at the long-established restaurant, Mr. Yoshinaga carries on the tradition of Kyoto cuisine for future generations.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating high school, he moved to Kyoto to learn Kyoto cuisine. Upon discovering the renowned Kyoto cuisine establishment, Tagoto, he decided to join the company. He studied traditional Kyoto cuisine from its foundation, acquiring cooking techniques. Through his training, he embodied the spirit of hospitality unique to Kyoto. With the knowledge and solid skills gained from years of experience, he was appointed as the head chef of the restaurant in 1999. Since 2012, he has served as the deputy director of the culinary department, continuing to preserve the taste of the long-established restaurant.
吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Hana No Aru Sumika
花のある棲家
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Parfait / General / General
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山下 純次Junji Yamashita
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A museum-style café and bar where architecture lovers can gather and connect.
Mr. Yamashita was born in 1976 in Tokyo. He has been involved in the hotel and real estate business for more than 20 years and currently works for the real estate company Banc. In 2021, he was appointed manager when the company's museum-style cafe for architecture lovers, Architecture Cafe Sumika, opened. "Through detailed architectural models, we hope to spread the appeal of architecture," he says, adding that the company also offers a wide range of services to connect people who want to create their ideal home with specialists who can make it a reality.
山下 純次Junji Yamashita
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