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Hakata Mata
博多 又
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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松永 啓介Keisuke Matsunaga
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Providing dishes that are carefully prepared with ingredients and presentation to offer more impressions than expected.
Mr. Matsunaga was born in Kumamoto in 2000. Working as a chef since his teenage to gain lots of experience. He has been focusing on Japanese cuisine, mainly seafood, and brushing up his skills as a chef in various restaurants in the Hakata area. Currently working as a head chef in Hakata Mata. He dedicates himself to delivering a dining experience that exceeds the expectations of the customers, paying special attention to the presentation as well as the ingredients for the dishes.
松永 啓介Keisuke Matsunaga
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Japanese Cuisine Shingetsu
日本料理 新月
- South Otsu, Shiga
- Japanese,Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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和田 知子Tomoko Wada
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The proprietress of the traditional Japanese restaurant, treating guests with a warm and gentle heart.
Ms. Wada was born in Kyoto. She grew up as the eldest daughter in a family that ran a 360 year-old traditional Japanese restaurant in Higashiyama, Kyoto called [Harise]. She met and married her husband while refining her cooking skills at the restaurant. She then began to work as the manager and proprietress of his family's inn, [Shingetsu], located at his family home. Later, changing her business focus to kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine), she opened the [Japanese Cuisine Shingetsu] restaurant. Using the knowledge she gained from her own family, she treats each of her guests with warm hospitality as a manager, with a brief that she was born to be a proprietor.
和田 知子Tomoko Wada
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Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch
和牛黒澤 小樽駅前店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Dojo (loaches) / Crab / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Mr. Hirao learned about cooking, not only the technique but more about what's in it.
He was born in Hokkaido. Started in the restaurant industry at a major Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant. Then, he worked for a wholesale food and tableware company to gain more in-depth know-how about meat. The restaurant he chose was Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch to acquire knowledge and return to the culinary world in earnest. After honing his skills at the main branch, he was transferred to the second restaurant, Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch, which was opened in 2020. Currently, he serves as the manager and head chef.
平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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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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Teppanyaki Steak SUN SHO
鉄板焼 ステーキ SUN SHO
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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田中 裕子Hiroko Tanaka
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Ms. Tanaka's enjoyment of cooking and tasting food is the starting point of her career as a chef.
She was born in Osaka. Her love for cooking has already developed since she was in elementary school, and she served the same menu to her family whenever she had cooking classes in home economics. She also loved to eat. After graduation, she entered the restaurant industry and has been constantly involved with restaurants ever since. Having attended culinary school, she has worked as the proprietress of a sushi restaurant and a restaurant. She also worked at a teppanyaki restaurant in Roppongi and aspired to open her own restaurant someday. Then, she opened Teppanyaki Steak SUN SHO in 2015 as the owner-chef.
田中 裕子Hiroko Tanaka
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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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Hakodate Kaisen Izakaya Yan-shugyoba Nidaime Shoueimaru
函館海鮮居酒屋 ヤン衆漁場二代目昌栄丸
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Mr. Maeda takes pride in freshly caught local fish and devotes his life to providing delicious beach cuisine.
He was born in 1958 in Hokkaido. Growing up watching his father, a fisherman, he also engaged in fishing in Hokkaido aboard the fishing boat Shoueimaru. His father founded a restaurant in Hakodate, hoping to serve local fresh fish dishes. Inspired by that, he became fascinated with the work of a chef and opened his restaurant in Goryokaku, Hakodate, in 1994 under the name "Nidaime (second generation)." Since then, he has devoted himself to purchasing in Minami-Kayabe, maintaining fish in the fish tank, and his knife-handling skills. The restaurant moved to Matsukaze-cho in 2016. His signature beach cuisine and cool hospitality attract locals and tourists.
前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch
寿司 はせ川 西麻布店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.
Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.
黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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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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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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Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi Branch
北新地焼肉さつま 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山田 智朗Tomoaki Yamada
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Mr. Yamada is committed to creating a new type of restaurant and spreading the appeal of yakiniku (grilled meat).
He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. He fell in love with the taste of "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma," which he ate in Osaka and trained at the same restaurant. He was appointed the store manager at the newly opened "Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Roppongi branch" on February 23, 2023. He tries to create a new restaurant-style and welcomes guests with warm hospitality every day.
山田 智朗Tomoaki Yamada
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Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch
函館海鮮居酒屋 魚まさ 五稜郭総本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Knowing everything about ingredients, distribution, and management, she has devoted herself to working for the guests!
She was born in 1985 in Hakodate city. After graduating from Hokkaido Automotive Engineering College, she entered the service industry. She worked hard to open [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Susukino branch] in 2011. From 2012, she worked as the manager at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Mihara branch]. Since 2016, she has been devoting herself to [improving service quality] for the guests at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch].
高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Ryoriya MOTO
料理屋 MOTO
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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山本 博之Hiroyuki Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto became independent after working at Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo.
He was born in 1975 in Tokyo. He has been honing his skills and sensibilities in the world of chefs since his early 20s. After gaining experience as a chef at traditional Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, he became independent. Currently, he is actively working as the owner and chef at "Ryoriya MOTO" located in Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku.
山本 博之Hiroyuki Yamamoto
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Unagi no Naruse Fukuoka Fukutsu Branch
鰻の成瀬 福岡福津店
- Munakata, Fukuoka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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野田 健留Takeru Noda
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Mr. Noda wants to create a restaurant that is friendly to everyone regardless of age or gender.
He was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. After graduating from university, he worked as an elementary and junior high school teacher for 20 years. He found time to spend interacting with children to be the most rewarding thing in his life, but one day, he realized there were not enough places for older people to stay. While thinking about creating a place where they can relax, he came to know "Unagi no Naruse." He fell in love with the delicious eel and the restaurant's atmosphere and thought of running the restaurant himself. He retired from his job as a teacher and started "Unagi no Naruse Fukuoka Fukutsu Branch."
野田 健留Takeru Noda
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Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu
創作串カツ 坊也哲
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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越智 哲也Tetsuya Ochi
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Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.
He was born in 1991 in Hyogo. Since the age of 18, when he entered the world of Kushikatsu, he has worked exclusively with Kushikatsu. After training at Kushikatsu specialty restaurants in Kita Shinchi, Noda, and other northern areas of Osaka, he is now the owner and chef of Bouyatetsu.
越智 哲也Tetsuya Ochi
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Aji no YOHEI
味の与平
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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田中 進Susumu Tanaka
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From the food perspective, Mr. Tanaka conveys the charm of his hometown, Hida Takayama.
He is from Gifu. An experienced chef who has built a career focusing on Japanese cuisine. He is currently the head chef at Aji no YOHEI. Hida Takayama is an important hometown for him. He conveys the charm of his hometown from the perspective of food.
田中 進Susumu Tanaka
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Yakishabu Tent Shabu-shabu
焼きしゃぶ 天幕 しゃぶしゃぶ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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弓削 駿汰Hayato Yuge
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It is not just about the meat. Offering a new yakiniku experience to enjoy both meat and vegetables to the fullest.
Mr. Yuge is from Osaka prefecture. Currently serving as chef and floor manager at Yakishabu Tent Shabu-shabu, the second branch of Washoku Enishi Sobakiri in the same area. While Washoku Enishi Sobakiri offers carefully made soba noodles and diverse menu items, Yakishabu Tent Shabu-shabu provides "Yakishabu," combining cooking elements with yakiniku. A different kind of yakiniku experience in which meat is not the only main dish is served.
弓削 駿汰Hayato Yuge
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ICHIHA
一葉
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / General / Highball
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水野 玲児Reiji Mizuno
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With his experience, Mr. Mizuno has the skills to handle a wide range of cuisines.
He was born in 1981 in Tokyo. From the time he worked at the bar, he felt the need to put more effort into food as well. Therefore, he asked a head chef of Japanese food to teach him and stepped into the world of cooking. After that, he gained 4 years of practical experience at another restaurant and honed his unique skills. In 2022, with the reconstruction of the building, he opened an izakaya restaurant on the first floor. He made a new step forward as a chef.
水野 玲児Reiji Mizuno
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Restaurant BudoonoMori Les Tonnelles
レストランぶどうの森 レ・トネル
- Uchinada/Kanaiwa, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Soup
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Marco SantoscoyMarco Santoscoy
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Mr. Santoscoy pursues a new French cuisine style by weaving his ideas into Japanese ingredients.
He was born in 1992 in Guanajuato, Mexico. After studying the basics of French and other cuisines in Argentina, he moved to the United States. While gaining experience at Napa Valley and Scottsdale restaurants, he became familiar with traditional Japanese crafts such as Japanese kitchen knives and Noh masks. In 2016, he moved to Japan because he wanted to "see Japan with his own eyes, where many things he feels his sensitivity sympathizes with." Enchanted by abundant food, beautiful nature, and warm-hearted people, he relocated to Ishikawa.
Marco SantoscoyMarco Santoscoy
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Omusubi-dokoro Morimori
おむすび処 盛盛
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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A food artist who unites people with his finest flavors.
Mr. Tanaka is the owner and chef, born in Tokyo. Started working in the restaurant industry in 1996 and trained all over the country. In 2010, he opened a restaurant in Koiwa and expanded its affiliated stores. After trying various tourist spots during the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched a rice ball restaurant in 2023. This restaurant uses high-quality ingredients and was founded based on the idea of valuing connections with people. He offers food journeys through delicate flavors and relationships.
田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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