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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Main Branch

博多もつ鍋 やま中 本店

  • Minami-ku, Fukuoka
  • Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Local Japanese Cuisine

山中 幸一Koichi Yamanaka

An advisor who has maintained a particular taste since the days just after the founding of the company.

Mr. Yamanaka was born in 1952 in Kanagawa Prefecture. He began his career by working at a dining establishment in Okayama. At around the same time, his older brother, who was staying and working in Fukuoka, influenced by a friend native to that area, established the restaurant Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka in 1984. The restaurant quickly became very popular, and his brother asked Mr. Yamanaka to help, leading to his joining the company in 1987. He then continued to show off his skills as a chef in the restaurant. Currently, he is working as an advisor for Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka, taking an active role in the workplace. 

山中 幸一Koichi Yamanaka

Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Ginza Main Branch

日本焼肉 はせ川 銀座本店

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sake

益田 宜明Noriaki Masuda 

A chef who specializes in Japanese cuisine creates possibilities for new yakiniku dishes.

Mr. Masuda was born in 1974 in Kanagawa. After graduating from high school, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine at 18. His chef career began at a ryokan(Japanese hotel) in Izu, Shizuoka. Later, he moved to Tokyo and worked at various Japanese restaurants throughout Tokyo city. As a chef dedicated to traditional Japanese cuisine, he has served numerous food connoisseurs. At Hasegawa, he combines his acquired skills and carefully selected ingredients to create new possibilities for yakiniku (Japanese barbecue).

益田 宜明Noriaki Masuda 

Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae

麻布十番肉割烹 岡田前

  • Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese

岡田賢一郎 Kenichiro Okada

Mr. Okada is the creator of numerous popular restaurants and a master chef of meat.

After graduating high school, he got a job at an electronics store. Still, he was grievously disappointed at how little lunch he was offered and resigned after three days. He returned to the yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, where he had worked part-time during high school and entered the restaurant business. In 1993, he opened Chanto, a creative cuisine restaurant in Shinsaibashi. The restaurant grew dramatically and expanded to Yokohama in 1997. In 1998, he opened Ken's Dining in Nishi-Azabu and became the darling of the times. After that, he opened Innocent Carberry in Nishi-Azabu in 2015, and on February 14 of this year, he opened Okadamae.

岡田賢一郎 Kenichiro Okada

Sazanami

  • Toba/Shima, Mie
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi

He made his middle school dream a reality by becoming a head chef at the young age of 32.

He was born in 1973 and raised in Tokyo. His fascination with professional cooking started in middle school and led him to specialize in the culinary arts during his high school years. He went on to spend seven years studying at several traditional Japanese restaurants, which included Takamura in Roppongi, Egawa in Ginza, and Ajisai in Akasaka. Then, because of a connection he made in Mie Prefecture, he moved there at age 25 to start a job at Sazanami. After seven years on the job, he was promoted to a head chef at the age of 32. He makes his way to local fisheries every morning for fresh ingredients and takes advantage of his veteran skills and judgment to deliver the best food that Toba has to offer.

林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi

Suijin-En

水神苑

  • Chofu, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Soba (noodles) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

堀内 郁朗Ikuro Horiuchi

Growing up watching his grandfather, Mr. Horiuchi's journey as a chef began with an inspiring encounter.

Growing up watching his grandfather, Mr. Horiuchi's journey as a chef began with an inspiring encounter. While helping out at his grandfather's udon restaurant in Yamanashi Prefecture, he grew up watching his grandfather's back. Naturally, he longed to become a chef and trained at a hotel in Shinjuku. Around that time, he came across Suijin-En when he visited Jindaiji Temple. Impressed by its greatness, he became a chef at Suijin-En with a strong desire to work there. Today, he brings his passion and experience to the table, serving dishes that delight his guests.

堀内 郁朗Ikuro Horiuchi

Kagayasuke Main Branch

本店加賀彌助

  • Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)

西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa

A veteran Kanazawa sushi chef who crafts his dishes with precision, all while engaging guests with polite conversation.

Born on February 1st, 1950 in Ishikawa Prefecture, at age 21 he went on to Kagayasuke Main Branch after training in Tokyo. He continued to fine-tune his sushi skills at this long-standing Kanazawa shop, where he delivers precise flavors along with pleasant conversation at the counter. Kanazawa is rich with foods from both the land and sea, which are displayed in expertly crafted signature dishes like "Tama," which is made with baked minced sweet shrimp, and his expertly prepared "Dashizuke Ikura," made with locally harvested salmon roe. Dishes like these have helped him garner a wide following of customers that stretch beyond his local prefecture.

西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa

Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO

肉割烹ふたごTHE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO

  • Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak

稲田 慎也Shinya Inada

Mr. Inada is a chef who has continued to hone his skills in the world of Japanese cuisine.

He joined one of Japan's most prestigious Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, where he learned the basics of Japanese cuisine and gained experience step by step. Later, he became the head chef of a five-star hotel Japanese restaurant in Kyoto and further expanded his field of work. In 2022, he became the head chef of Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO.

稲田 慎也Shinya Inada

Kushi-no-Bo Sky Bld. branch

串の坊 スカイビル店

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)

西村 良平Ryohei Nishimura

He has been working exclusively at [Kushi-no-Bo] as he first started as part-time worker, to become a real professional chef of deep-fried skewers.

He was born in 1973 in Hyogo prefecture. When he worked part-time at [Kushi-no-Bo] in Kitashinchi, he found the joy of cooking, and became a full-time employee to be a [real professional chef of deep-fried skewers]. He has been working for more than 20 years exclusively for cooking [deep-fried skewers] using seasonal ingredients, currently as a chef and the manager. He carefully prepares skewers one by one focusing on making a good balance between the ingredient and batter, while keeping the oil fresh for frying skewers. He keeps offering just-cooked hot skewers fried with exquisite timing to bring out the original savory taste of the ingredients with a crispy texture.

西村 良平Ryohei Nishimura

TREE by NAKED yoyogi park

TREE by NAKED yoyogi park

  • Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
  • Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Others

Wagyu-yakiniku Kagurazaka Ushimasu

和牛焼肉 神楽坂 牛ます

  • Kagurazaka, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine

服部 一甫Kazuho Hattori

Mr. Hattori wants to share the charm and deliciousness of meat with the guests.

Mr. Hattori was born in 1985 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Initially worked as an editor. From the media industry perspective, he was engaged in the food industry, such as Recipe books for local cuisine. He then decided to switch to the world of food, beverage, and service at the invitation of an acquaintance. After joining Frontier One, he became the manager and waiter at Kagurazaka Ushimasu. He is sharing with the guests the charm and delicacy of "Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa."

服部 一甫Kazuho Hattori

J.S. BURGERS CAFE Lalaport EXPOCITY Branch

J.S. BURGERS CAFEららぽーとEXPOCITY店

  • Suita/Settsu, Osaka
  • Hamburger,Western / Parfait / Sandwich / Hamburger

平野 巡Jun Hirano

On the world stage, Mr. Hirano is endlessly polishing up his skills and sensibilities as a chef.

He was born in 1978 in the United States. His career as a chef began at the famous French restaurant Pinot Provence in California. He has worked at the Tokyo American Club in Tokyo, Stella Maris, a one-star restaurant in France, and Chilli Padi, an ethnic restaurant in Australia. He also served as a chef for the U.S. Ambassador. He then opened the predecessor restaurant, STANDARD DELI, in 2000 and started J.S. BURGERS CAFE in 2007.

平野 巡Jun Hirano

Kobe Beef Dining Wagyu Tok

Kobe Beef Dining 和牛特区

  • Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak

Kanda no Niku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Branch

神田の肉バル RUMP CAP 池袋西口店

  • Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
  • Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / American / General

Tofu-ya

とうふや

  • Ise, Mie
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Tofu Dishes

千原 昌也Masaya Chihara

His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.

He was born in 1969 and grew up in Mie Prefecture. During his childhood, he would catch fish on his own to cook with, which was the beginning of his culinary dreams of becoming a chef. After he graduated from high school, he went on to spend three years in Nagoya to gain experience at the restaurant Nadaman in the Tokyu Hotel. From there, he went back to his hometown in Ise to work with traditional Japanese cuisine at a restaurant named Katsuragawa. After three additional years of training, he went on to spend 10 years working at Sushi Kyu on the historic Okage Yokocho side street. At age 35, he joined Tofu-ya and eventually worked his way up to become a head chef. You can find him there today preparing a wide variety of tofu and other soy-based dishes.

千原 昌也Masaya Chihara

Obanzai Kappo Minoru

おばん菜割烹みのる

  • Ichinomiya, Aichi
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cookshop

大竹 堂進Takanobu Otake

Mr. Otake is a chef who takes ingredients seriously and conveys the happiness of food.

He was born in 1963 in Aichi. Since childhood, he has loved "making things" and chose the culinary world because he wanted to become an expert. After graduating from high school, he started his training as a chef. He has experience in various genres, including Japanese restaurants, Western restaurants, and hotels. He is currently working at Obanzai Kappo Minoru. With a wealth of knowledge about ingredients that comes from years of experience, he is a chef who approaches ingredients with sincerity and delivers the happiness of eating.

大竹 堂進Takanobu Otake

Yurakucho Kakida

有楽町かきだ

  • Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak

蛎田 一博Kazuhiro Kakida

Mr. Kakida wants to bring the happiness of dining at a high-class restaurant without worrying about the price.

He was born in 1990 in Hiroshima. While working as the president of an employment agency, his hobbies of fishing and making seafood bowls for his employees led him to become a Sushi chef. In 2022, he opened Yurakucho Kakida as a restaurant where people can experience "the pleasure of eating and drinking as much as they want without worrying about the price" that he enjoyed when he became president. As a restaurant where customers can enjoy "free refills" of high-end sushi items that Mr. Kakida himself purchases at the Toyosu market, it has become a popular spot with reservations filled up to six months in advance. Has made many media appearances.

蛎田 一博Kazuhiro Kakida

Sushi Aoyagi

すし青柳

  • Marunouchi, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

杉森 智樹Tomoki Sugimori

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

Daigomi 

醍醐味

  • Marunouchi, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

明野 孝志Takashi Akeno

Mr. Akeno has developed skills and a deep love for ingredients to take his cooking to the next level.

He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. His parents owned a yakitori restaurant, and his admiration for his father's cooking inspired him to become a chef. After graduating from Hana Culinary College, he began training at a kappo restaurant serving fugu (blowfish) and unagi (eel), both of which require particular skills in Japanese cuisine. Under the tough environment, he continued to hone his culinary skills. In 2007, he joined the current company. Keeping up his hard work and passion, he became the head chef of Daigomi in 2022.

明野 孝志Takashi Akeno

Sushi Shiroma

鮨 城間

  • Nagoya Station, Aichi
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Local Sake

城間 孝文Takafumi Shiroma

Mr. Shiroma is devoted to sushi. He shows the new charm of sushi courses with skilled techniques and flexible creativity. 

Mr. Shiroma was born in 1979 in Okinawa. Head chef of Sushi Shiroma. As a child, he frequented a sushi restaurant with his family. As a result, he was exposed to sophisticated sushi chefs, inspiring him to become a sushi chef. At 18, he moved to Aichi and dedicated many years to honing his skills at a sushi restaurant in Nagoya City. After working as the head chef at a renowned restaurant, he founded his current restaurant in April 2023. He devised a new approach to his courses, focusing on exquisite hand-formed sushi and appetizers that show his seasoned skills and the addition of unique dishes prepared through "charcoal grilling." From Nagoya, he introduces new delights and possibilities for sushi courses.

城間 孝文Takafumi Shiroma

Temari Sushi and Nihoncha SOUDEN

手鞠鮨と日本茶 宗田 -SOUDEN-

  • Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Japanese Tea

横田 宗也Kazuya Yokota

Plans to open 10 restaurants in 10 different categories. A chef who has gone beyond the boundaries of being a chef.

Mr. Yokota was born in 1985. His starting point was a part-time job at a restaurant during high school. After entering university, he gained experience in an Izakaya (Japanese pub). He joined the company after graduation, but his desire to start his own business gradually grew, so he left when he was 25. In 2011, at 26, he opened his restaurant, Sumibi Kazuya, which steadily gained popularity. Then, he opened Ibushigin Kazuya in 2015, followed by Temari Sushi and Nihoncha SOUDEN in April 2018. His future plans include opening 10 restaurants in 10 different types. As the owner and chef of two restaurants, he continues to work tirelessly day by day.

横田 宗也Kazuya Yokota

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