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Motsunabe Heiwaya
もつ鍋 平和家
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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龍 伸浩Nobuhiro Ryu
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After many experiences, Mr. Ryu reevaluated the charms of his hometown and local food.
He was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Initially, he worked as a chef at Roppongi's restaurant "Inakaya" for three years. After that, he went into a different industry, but after living in New York City, he rediscovered the beauty of Japanese food culture. He then returned to his hometown of Nagasaki and decided to pursue a career in the food industry again. At the age of 38, he opened Heiwaya. At first, the restaurant was well known for its Udon (noodles). Later, he changed the restaurant's business to focus on Motsunabe. He satisfies diners with its signature Motsunabe and seasonal fish.
龍 伸浩Nobuhiro Ryu
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Shibuya Kotegaeshi
渋谷こてがえし
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, 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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Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch
入船伊東駅前店
- Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai
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Pursuing sushi for 30 years.
Mr. Kanai was born in 1970 in Chiba. He trained for four years at a sushi restaurant in Aomori Prefecture and two years at a sushi restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. Then, he entered his current restaurant, Irifune. As a sushi chef at the branch for 19 years, he has served delicious fish daily.
金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai
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JOYS TABLE Dining&Cafe
JOYS TABLE Dining&Cafe
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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梅若 翔司Shoji Umewaka
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Mr. Umewaka cherishes the "special moment" of enjoying a meal with someone else.
He was born in Kyoto. After graduating high school, he gained experience in a teppanyaki restaurant, cafe, and bakery. In March 2022, he opened JOYS TABLE Dining&Cafe, determined to create a restaurant where people can enjoy "meals," an important part of building relationships and communication. He aims to create a Western-style restaurant with a new-retro atmosphere where people can deepen their relationships with each other through meals.
梅若 翔司Shoji Umewaka
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Sushi Renma
鮨練磨
- Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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宇江城 喜尊Yoshitaka Ueshiro
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To be involved in the culinary business, Mr. Ueshiro has honed his skills as an artisan.
Mr. Ueshiro was born in 1991 in Okinawa. Wishing to get involved in the culinary business, he started to take a path of Sushi and Japanese cuisine. He started his professional career at a restaurant, Teppen. Then, he gained more experience at Sushi Kawagoe, a famous Edomae Sushi Restaurant in Naha City. With a desire to further master the art of sushi, he joined Sushi Renma in 2020. He works as a Sushi head chef and keeps refining his skills.
宇江城 喜尊Yoshitaka Ueshiro
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Kobe Steak Sai Dining
神戸ステーキ 彩ダイニング
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood
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浜崎 剛Go Hamasaki
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Seeing the smiles on the faces of customers and hearing the word “delicious” makes him happy to have chosen this path
A former teacher once taught him that making delicious food is a matter of course. But to make something that has more, the most important thing is one's feelings. Making full use of the techniques and knowledge acquired over 17 years of experience, he continuously endeavors to make dishes that delight his customers.
浜崎 剛Go Hamasaki
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Okinoshima Suisan Shimokitazawa Branch
隠岐の島水産 下北沢店
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小林 徹Toru Kobayashi
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Loves to cook and has made a fresh start moving into the culinary world.
Mr. Kobayashi was born in 1992 in Hyogo. Although he had gained life experience in an entirely different profession, his original love of cooking led him into the world of food and beverage. Started by serving guests in the hall and found it rewarding to work with guests. As a chef at Okinoshima Suisan, he now entertains guests with various Kushiten, rich in seasonal ingredients.
小林 徹Toru Kobayashi
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Ayakaritai
あやかり鯛
- Yushima, Tokyo
- Local Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Mr. Oyama wants to provide guests with the best pairing of dishes and sake.
He was born in Kanagawa. Influenced by his mother, who was good at cooking, he aimed to be a chef from a young age. After gaining experience in various genres, including Japanese food, he became a head chef at the same time as joining Ayakaritai in 2019. He is also in charge of the Washuya, which operates within the restaurant. As a result, the restaurant has a solid reputation for sake and food pairings, which is highly regarded by many of its regular customers who are sake lovers.
大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Yakiniku Saigyu Shibuya branch
焼肉 最牛 渋谷店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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夏森 威Takeshi Natsumori
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Mr. Natsumori provides carefully selected meat, with the first priority being to please his guests.
He was born in 1978 in China. He was originally interested in cooking and naturally started his career as a chef. After accumulating about 5 years of experience at the famous yakiniku restaurant Jojoen and around 10 years of experience at Japanese restaurants, he is currently showing his skills as the head chef and manager at Yakiniku Saigyu Shibuya branch. With the belief that "the greatest joy for a chef is to see their customers delighted," he continues to hone his skills and provide delicious meat to his customers.
夏森 威Takeshi Natsumori
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Izakaya Yoshitsune Sakai Branch
居酒屋義経 堺店
- Sakai, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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吉田 幸司Kouji Yoshida
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Mr. Yoshida, the restaurant manager, says "service comes first" because of his unique spirit of hospitality.
He was born in 1976 in Osaka. Born and raised in Sakai. He started his culinary career at 18, taking over Yoshitsune from his father, Mr. Yoshio Yoshida. Under the former head chef, he learned what Japanese cuisine is all about. With that know-how, he has created a restaurant that always puts service first based on his unique spirit of hospitality. He loves fishing and sometimes serves fish he catches himself, such as scabbard fish and Senshu octopus. He is a cheerful manager who says, "All I have to offer is a smile!"
吉田 幸司Kouji Yoshida
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Wafuu-dokoro Usagi
和風処 うさぎ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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母良田 良平Ryohei Horota
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Mr. Horota offers various unique Japanese cuisines, from the traditional to the extraordinary.
He was born in 1988 in Aomori and has worked as a chef at restaurants in his hometown and Tokyo. His repertoire is diverse, having experience not only in his main field of Japanese cuisine but also in Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling), Chinese cuisine, and sushi. At Usagi, he offers a menu that mixes Japanese cuisine with various other elements. From simple, classic Japanese cuisine that maximizes ingredients to more innovative dishes that incorporate genre-defying ideas, he delights diners with a wide variety of unique dishes.
母良田 良平Ryohei Horota
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Yamakasafai Minowa
やまかさふぁい実之和
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Nabe (hot pot)
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横井 隆幸Takayuki Yokoi
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Mr. Yokoi's life as a chef began with customer service. His desire to give customers a good time will always remain the same.
Mr. Yokoi was born in 1961 in Hokkaido. After working as a hall staff, he entered the chef's world. He polished his skills every day, including with Japanese food, and built a long career as a chef. Currently, he works as head chef at Yamakasafai Minowa. Initially, as hall staff, Mr. Yokoi watched over his guests at a close distance. Even now, as head chef, he values the thought of giving people a good time.
横井 隆幸Takayuki Yokoi
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Agu-buta Shabu & Okinawa ryori Asatoya
アグー豚しゃぶ&沖縄料理 安里家
- Asato/ Sakaemachi Market, Okinawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot) / Okinawa Cuisine
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大濱 太彰Hiroaki Ohama
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Mr. Ohama feels rewarded for the food and beverage work that can make people smile and share.
He wanted to work in a job where he could interact with people, so he entered the world of food and beverage. As he worked in restaurants, he became more and more interested in serving customers as well as in making food. Wanting to cook delicious food himself, he began learning about cooking enthusiastically. At Asatoya, he shows his natural cheerfulness and adds energy to the restaurant.
大濱 太彰Hiroaki Ohama
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Stand-up Sushi Sushikawa
立食い鮨 鮨川
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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From fishing as a hobby, Mr. Nakayama transitioned into the restaurant business as a handler of fresh seafood.
Mr. Nakayama was born in 1970 in Oita Prefecture. He has fished as a hobby since he was a child. After entering the workforce, he worked as a caregiver but switched to a career in the food industry, handling fresh fish. In 2005, at 35, he joined an izakaya franchise and started his own restaurant. He worked hard to keep it afloat for 10 years before closing it. Then, he began working at a restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine to start learning about fish again. In 2022, he left the restaurant and joined Sushikawa Co., Ltd. He works as a sushi maker at Stand-up Sush iSushikawa, which the company manages.
中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei
米沢牛・山懐料理吉亭
- Yonezawa, Yamagata
- Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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高橋 光也Mitsuya Takahashi
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Exhibiting skills that are backed up by experience for the sake of all customers.
Chef Takahashi was born in 1967 in Yamagata Prefecture. From a young age he admired his uncle who ran a sushi restaurant. Since he liked cooking and thought that it seemed fun, he entered the path to become a chef without hesitation. Starting with a Chinese restaurant, Mr. Takahashi apprenticed and polished his skills at Japanese restaurants, eventually becoming the chef at “Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei.” While honoring the traditions that have been handed down at Yoshi-tei for generations, and not forgetting the basics, he works every day to make ingenious cuisine. Particular about such ingredients as the local Yonezawa beef, how the food is arranged, and also what it is served on, he exhibits his cooking skills to enchant his customers.
高橋 光也Mitsuya Takahashi
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Sushi Restaurant SAIKA
寿し処 彩華
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Mr. Nagayama is a single-minded sushi and Japanese food artisan who fulfilled his longtime dream after finishing his training.
Mr. Nagayama was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. He resolved to become a chef after hearing the praise of customers, who thought his food was delicious, at a part-time job during his school days. These comments gave him joy and a sense of purpose. After graduating high school, he began studying at a sushi restaurant in Otaru-shi. He admired the senior artisans there and started thinking he wanted to have his own sushi restaurant one day. With his 22 years of the learning experience, he struck out on his own. After opening Sushi Restaurant Saika, he also opened Otaru Robatayaki Hakkaku in June 2020. Sushi Restaurant Saika moved to its present location in March 2022 and continues to this day.
永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Ushini Kanabou Azabu-juban
牛に金棒 麻布十番
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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西田 鷹直Takanao Nishida
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From French to the world of Yakiniku. A skilled chef who has worked in various places in Tokyo.
Mr. Nishida was born in 1991 in Shizuoka. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at a French restaurant in Tokyo for two years. Then he went to France for a year and a half to study. He worked with top chefs at a restaurant with a star. After returning to Japan, he worked as a head chef at a French restaurant in Tokyo. At 25, he became the head chef at Nishi-Azabu Kenshiro. He was also involved in the launch of a new branch. After that, he worked as the head chef of a members-only restaurant in Nishi-Azabu and is currently working as the head chef of Ushini Kanabou.
西田 鷹直Takanao Nishida
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Sumika
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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Shimotsuki
霜月
- Itabashi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Beer / Wine
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伊藤 瑞紀Mizuki Ito
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Having worked as a hotel chef and interior decorator, Mr. Ito pursued an izakaya as his culmination.
He was born in 1993 in Saitama. He worked as a hotel chef for 6 years in charge of restaurant and banquet cuisine. Then, after working as an assistant manager of an izakaya for about 3 years, he opened his own restaurant. That is Shimotsuki, which offers a menu that features mainly Western-style dishes and a friendly atmosphere. Since he also ran an interior decorating business in the past, Mr. Ito's creativity is also reflected in the space. Shimotsuki is a restaurant that can be called the culmination of his cultivated knowledge and techniques.
伊藤 瑞紀Mizuki Ito
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Niku to Sakana to Kaki OYSTER Bar & Bistro ~UOHIDE~ Shibuya Sakuragaoka Branch
肉と魚とカキ OYSTER Bar&Bistro 魚秀 ～UOHIDE～渋谷桜丘店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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After 20 years, Mr. Nakai teamed up with his senior apprentice.
He was born in June 1978 in Kyoto. Started cooking at the age of 17, and after experiencing independence once in 2005, he worked as a head chef at various restaurants. In 2021, he joined KayaGroup at the invitation of the current vice president, Mr. Omata, who was his senior apprentice when he entered the culinary world. They reunite in new circumstances after 20 years and work together for the company on the master and disciple relationship. He loves his wife, incidentally, so he is nicknamed the "wife-loving manager."
中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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