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Kushinobo Kyoto Station Branch 串の坊　京都駅店 Kyoto Station, Kyoto Japanese,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)

木本　龍治Ryuji Kimoto

Simple in appearance but requires creativity and meticulous preparation.

Born in 1970 in Hyogo prefecture. He worked at a major grocery store chain after graduating high school, earning his knowledge and experience by supplying fresh vegetables and seafood. In 1991, he entered Kushinobo through his acquaintance. He learnt the basics in preparing ingredients and deep-fried dishes to refine his technique. He now assumes the role of manager at Kushinobo Kyoto Station branch and puts his heart into preparing ingredients for each menu.

木本　龍治Ryuji Kimoto

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

J.S. BURGERS CAFE Kobe Harborland umie Branch J.S. BURGERS CAFE神戸ハーバーランドumie店 Harborland, Hyogo 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

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

Agu Tonkatsu Coshon アグーとんかつコション Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)

宮城　康司Koji Miyagi

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

DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY Sendai DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY 仙台 Sendai Station East Exit, Miyagi Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Pasta

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

Chuka Izakaya Shanshan Chubo JR55 Bldg. Branch 中華居酒屋香香厨房　JR55ビル店 Sapporo Station, Hokkaido Chinese,Chinese / General / Gyoza (dumplings) / Shokoshu (Chinese Shaoxing wine)

President CHIBO Minami-honten ぷれじでんと千房　南本店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

植田　瞬Shun Ueda

A chef whose delicate skills have raised okonomiyaki to a higher level.

Mr. Ueda was born in 1996 in Fukuchiyama-shi, Kyoto. Having always loved to eat, he aspired to become a chef and entered the food industry. Obtained his chef's license while still in high school, and after graduation, he started working at President CHIBO Minami-honten. He goes to various restaurants to study the flavors and cooking methods. This is all because he wants his customers to be impressed by the food he serves. He says, "I hope that through cooking, people can nourish their energy for tomorrow."

植田　瞬Shun Ueda

Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga ステーキ懐石　都春日 Fukuyama/Fuchu, Hiroshima Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine

柳原　隆司Takashi Yanagihara

Mr. Yanagihara warmly welcomes guests with his wealth of experience and thoughtful attention to detail.

He joined Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga in 1999. Having studied a wide range of genres, such as Western cuisine and teppanyaki, he gained a wealth of experience. Currently, he serves many guests as head chef and produces blissful moments filled with deliciousness and comfort. He welcomes guests with his skill in bringing out the best of the ingredients and his elegance in directly delivering the deliciousness of the food.

柳原　隆司Takashi Yanagihara

Meigara Tonkatsu Fukuro 銘柄とんかつ梟 Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Curry / Beer

青木　俊介Shunsuke Aoki

Mr. Aoki spares no effort to show his strength in the place he desires.

After starting his career as a Japanese cuisine chef, he was eager to work at Meigara Tonkatsu Fukuro. However, he received advice from the owner that "you should first gain experience in multiple restaurants." Following that word, he started training at various tonkatsu specialty restaurants. While pursuing a finely honed technique, he has improved his unique sensibility. And now, he shows his skills at the restaurant.

青木　俊介Shunsuke Aoki

Fukiyosekomachi 吹よせ小町 Yotsuya, Tokyo Japanese,Japanese / General

土橋　明人Akito Tsuchihashi

Mr. Tsuchihashi opened his own restaurant, believing that cooking was his only path.

He was born in 1978 in Aichi. Cooking has always been close to his heart since he was a child. He says that going to a culinary school was a natural choice for him, but it was not until after he started working that he strongly felt that "this is the only path" for him as a chef. Inspired by the human qualities of his great seniors, he has continued his studies, wishing to become like them. He has honed his skills in Japanese cuisine at Japanese restaurants, kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) restaurants, and Sushi restaurants in Tokyo.

土橋　明人Akito Tsuchihashi

Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza 日本焼肉はせ川　別亭　銀座店 Ginza, Tokyo Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

山田　幸隆Yukitaka Yamada

Collaboration of Japanese cuisine and Yakiniku, composed of Japanese cuisine techniques.

Mr. Yamada is from Chiba. After graduating from a local high school, he started working at a Kappo (Japanese-style cooking) restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo. He honed his skills at famous restaurants and hotels in Tokyo. At 30, he was appointed head chef at a long-established Kappo restaurant in Roppongi. He continued to serve as a head chef at various restaurants, including sushi and Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) restaurants, further refining his expertise. In 2019, he joined Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa. In 2022, he became a head chef at the opening of Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza.

山田　幸隆Yukitaka Yamada

FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE Kumamoto, Kumamoto Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

山口　豊Yutaka Yamaguchi

Mr. Yamaguchi cherishes Japanese food culture and offers dishes to please his guests.

He was born in 1970 in Kumamoto. After graduating from high school, he began working as a hotelier. He worked as a bartender and a waiter in a restaurant. He became interested in cooking and started training as a chef. He worked in various restaurants, such as Japanese, Italian, and Japanese-style pubs. In 2023, he was involved in the opening of the current FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE and was appointed as head chef.

山口　豊Yutaka Yamaguchi

Bona Festa ボナ　フェスタ Asakusa, Tokyo General,Western / General / Russian

丸橋　一弥Kazuya Maruhashi

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Improved his skills at this restaurant for 24 years.

He was born in 1971 in Saitama. He liked eating since he was small. That was why he used to help his parents with cooking, cook simple dishes by himself, and enjoy touching cooking tools at a soba restaurant run by his friend's parents. Naturally, he decided to be a chef and started working at [Bona Festa] at the age of 19. He kept working there for 24 years, learning the fundamentals of the cooking and techniques of Russian cuisine, then finally became the master chef in 2015. His next goal is to create his own taste while respecting the tradition of the restaurant.

丸橋　一弥Kazuya Maruhashi

Bistro TOMO ビストロ　TOMO Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo Bistro,Italian/French / General / Italian / Wine

木下　智晴Tomoharu Kinoshita

Became a chef after being approached by a friend's father.

Mr. Kinoshita was born in 1986 in Kanagawa. He has always loved fishing and started cooking the fish he caught when he was in first grade in elementary school. Later, while contemplating a career as a professional bowler, he was approached by his friend's father, who owned an Italian restaurant, which set him on the path to becoming a chef. After gaining experience at Italian and French restaurants such as Katsu's and Restaurant Ratatouille, he is currently working at Bistro TOMO.

木下　智晴Tomoharu Kinoshita

Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5 恵美須商店　南2西5 Odori Park, Hokkaido Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)

増田　義昭Yoshiaki Masuda

A manager who leads customers to a smile by paying attention to the space where they enjoy their meals.

Mr. Masuda was born in 1986 in Hokkaido. He was away from his home prefecture for 10 years but joined Ebisu Shoten after returning in 2017. Since 2022, he has worked as the restaurant manager at Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5. He serves dishes made with fresh Hokkaido ingredients and served with care, with the hope that customers will "enjoy Hokkaido's local cuisine." In addition, he values communication with guests that allows them to spend an enjoyable and comfortable time in a way that only izakaya bars can provide.

増田　義昭Yoshiaki Masuda

Unagi Jinta うなぎじん田 Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)

甚田　國晴Kuniharu Jinta

Keeps the traditional taste of the old-established unagi (eel) restaurant passed down from grandfather and father.

He was born in 1972 in Osaka. Though his grandfather wanted him to succeed the old-established restaurant [Daimi] that was founded in 1912, he rebelled against it and went to the US to enter a university. In the US, though, he realized the wonderful parts of Japan and his family business and decided to succeed the restaurant. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed down due to financial difficulties, so he restarted from wholesaling eels in a small space at a fish shop. This business went well and was able to expand to have its own eel shop. In 2016, he finally opened [Unagi Jinta] on the second floor of the eel shop. He is currently keeping the traditional taste of his family based on the recipe of his grandfather and father.

甚田　國晴Kuniharu Jinta

Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Hakodate Asaichi Branch うに専門店世壱屋　函館朝市店 Hakodate, Hokkaido Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)

五十嵐　秀平Syuhei Igarashi

Mr. Igarashi uses his dexterous hands to create beautifully presented dishes.

He was born in 1997 in Aomori. He wanted to find a career that would allow him to utilize his dexterity. Among the different options, he discovered the potential in cooking and started a career as a chef. As he continued his training, he began to feel the depth of the art of cooking and pushed himself even further. Appointed manager of Yoichiya Hakodate Asaichi Branch, which opened in April 2023, he has been creating his specialty dishes.

五十嵐　秀平Syuhei Igarashi

Aged Wagyu Steak Grilled Aging Beef Kanda Awajicho Branch 熟成和牛ステーキグリルドエイジング・ビーフ神田淡路町店 Kanda, Tokyo Dining Bar,Dining bar / Hamburger Steak / Steak / American

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Kushinobo Kyoto Station Branch

Simple in appearance but requires creativity and meticulous preparation.

Sushi Aoyagi

Mr. Sugimori attracts customers with the finest Edomae Sushi and Japanese cuisine, where expert skill and creativity are applied.

J.S. BURGERS CAFE Kobe Harborland umie Branch

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

Yurakucho Kakida

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

Agu Tonkatsu Coshon

As he liked cooking since he was a child, he worked part time at a restaurant.

DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY Sendai

Kagayasuke Main Branch

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

Chuka Izakaya Shanshan Chubo JR55 Bldg. Branch

President CHIBO Minami-honten

A chef whose delicate skills have raised okonomiyaki to a higher level.

Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga

Mr. Yanagihara warmly welcomes guests with his wealth of experience and thoughtful attention to detail.

Meigara Tonkatsu Fukuro

Mr. Aoki spares no effort to show his strength in the place he desires.

Fukiyosekomachi

Mr. Tsuchihashi opened his own restaurant, believing that cooking was his only path.

Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza

Collaboration of Japanese cuisine and Yakiniku, composed of Japanese cuisine techniques.

FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE

Mr. Yamaguchi cherishes Japanese food culture and offers dishes to please his guests.

Bona Festa

Improved his skills at this restaurant for 24 years.

Bistro TOMO

Became a chef after being approached by a friend's father.

Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5

A manager who leads customers to a smile by paying attention to the space where they enjoy their meals.

Unagi Jinta

Keeps the traditional taste of the old-established unagi (eel) restaurant passed down from grandfather and father.

Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Hakodate Asaichi Branch

Mr. Igarashi uses his dexterous hands to create beautifully presented dishes.

Aged Wagyu Steak Grilled Aging Beef Kanda Awajicho Branch