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Bifteck Kawamura Roppongi branch
ビフテキのカワムラ六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak
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中村 健輔Kensuke Nakamura
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He improved his skills as a chef by being involved in opening various renowned restaurants.
Born in 1979 in Saitama prefecture. After graduating from Musashino Cooking College, he accumulated experiences at various restaurants. He got involved in opening a teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) restaurant in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Roppongi, and became the sous-chef. After opening [Ginza Ukaitei] and [Azamino Ukaitei], he entered Bifteck Kawamura in 2016, and worked at [Bifteck Kawamura Ginza branch]. He again got involved in opening [Bifteck Kawamura Roppongi branch] in March, 2017, where he is currently working at.
中村 健輔Kensuke Nakamura
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CRAFTALE
CRAFTALE
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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大土橋 真也Shinya Otsuchihashi
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A master of French, pouring in all of his experience and knowledge and freely creating a world of his own
Born in Kagoshima Prefecture in January 1984. His interest in food started from a young age, and gradually transitioned from "eating" to "cooking." He attended Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka after graduating from high school, and further studied at the French branch of the school. After returning home, polished his skills at "The Georgian Club" and "Joel Robuchon". Then again returned to France, he worked at the Paris neo-bistro "Saturn," untill he returned to Japan in 2013. After working as the opening staff for "Restaurant Anise", he opened [Craftale] in September, 2015.
大土橋 真也Shinya Otsuchihashi
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Gion Owatari
祇園 大渡
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine
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大渡 真人OOWATARI MAHITO
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Acquiring the fundamentals at a famous Osaka restaurant, then aiming for independence in his wife's hometown of Kyoto.
Born in 1975 in Fukuoka, he was enthralled by the culinary world, and went on to Tsujigakuen Japanese Culinary College after graduating from high school. Building up experience at famed Osaka restaurants like Kisetsu Ryori Tsumura, he decided to start independently at 34. While searching Kyoto, the home of his wife's family, for a location, he came across an old private home, and it was there that he opened Gion Owatari. In 2012, he earned a Michelin star.
大渡 真人OOWATARI MAHITO
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Ristorante Borgo Konishi
Ristorante Borgo KONISHI
- Nara, Nara
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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山嵜 正樹Masaki Yamazaki
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From a part time job at a restaurant, straight to becoming a chef.
Born in Nara prefecture, 1976. Using a part time job as an opportunity, he started his career. Afterwards, he trained for 11 years at "PIATTO", an Italian restaurant with a focus on Roman cuisine. His present restaurant opened in Nara city in June, 1995. Carrying on the intention of the restaurant he trained at, he gave the new restaurant the name "BEKKAN." Furthermore, following the closing of "PIATTO, in April of 2014 he went to "Ristorante Borgo KONISHI." Everyday he makes Italian local specialty dishes with ingredients from Japan.
山嵜 正樹Masaki Yamazaki
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Ryoan Aritomi
料庵 有とみ
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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有冨 巧治Koji Aritomi
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His long-held love of food and dining led him to where he is today
He was born in July of 1976 and grew up in Akashi. His love for restaurants and dining out stems back to a part-time restaurant job he took on during his student years. After spending time sampling different foods and getting to know the culinary world, he decided to put his experience to use and start a cooking career of his own. He worked at a restaurant for seven years in Kobe and eventually worked his way up to serve as head chef. He says that his career has been fostered by his guests, and to this day he uses his long-held passion for food to develop a place that everyone in the area can enjoy.
有冨 巧治Koji Aritomi
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza branch
焼肉うしごろ 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi, the executive chef, keeps creating better dishes to offer ultimate moments to the guests.
Mr. Hiroyuki Narumi was born in 1987 in Niigata prefecture. He started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in a famous hotel in Tokyo, then entered a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Tokyo, where he became obsessed with Japan's proud wagyu (Japanese beef) and decided to pursue it. In 2016, he entered Sangue, Inc., one of the leading companies in the Japanese BBQ industry, because he deeply sympathized with its philosophy and management policy. Currently, he works as the executive chef of USHIGORO S. while developing products for Yakiniku USHIGORO.
鳴海 博之Hiroyuki Narumi
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Micchan So-honten Hatchobori Branch
みっちゃん総本店 八丁堀店
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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浜田 博Hiroshi Hamada
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His inspiration to become a chef came after catching a glimpse of his friend working at an okonomiyaki (savory pancake) shop
He was born in April of 1970 in Hiroshima Prefecture. His love of food extends back to his childhood when he used to frequent okonomiyaki shops around his neighborhood. A friend of his at the time was training at "Mitchan So-honten", which inspired him to go off and do the same thing. He devoted himself to perfecting his skills in okonomiyaki and then took on his current role as a manager at "Mitchan So-honten Hatchobori Branch", which is now the main branch. He works hard every day to preserve the restaurant’s culinary traditions and makes sure that each and every okonomiyaki is carefully prepared for customers, many of whom travel long distances to eat there.
浜田 博Hiroshi Hamada
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Japanese Restaurant Kyokabutoya
日本料理 京甲屋
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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池田 泰優Yasumasa Ikeda
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A subtle sense of beauty, audacious methods and well-honed techniques go into creating every dish.
Born in Hokkaido. Started working at his grandmother’s restaurant -- which specialized in Akita prefecture cuisine -- while in his second year of high school. At that time, he happened to catch a popular cooking show on TV, which inspired him to become a chef. The program featured the Osaka Abeno Tsuji Culinary Institute, in which he chose to enroll. Following his graduation, he received further training in Osaka and Kyoto. In 2010, he finally opened "Japanese Restaurant Kyokabutoya" in Shijo Karasuma.
池田 泰優Yasumasa Ikeda
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Kyo no Yakinikudokoro Hiro Kyoto Tower Sando branch
京の焼肉処 弘 京都タワーサンド店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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岸本 雅也Masaya Kishimoto
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A casual encounter during job hunting led him to what he is now.
He was born in 1985 in Kyoto. He got to know Hiro where he is currently working for, during job hunting when he was a junior at a university. He decided to enter the company as he agreed with their philosophy and the atmosphere of the restaurant, and also he liked eating. After working at [Kyo no Yakinikudokoro Hiro] Kiyamachi branch and Kyoto Ekimae branch, he is currently working as the manage at Kyoto Tower Sando branch, trying a new business style. With his motto to make people happy through food, he is making efforts to create a space where everyone can be happy.
岸本 雅也Masaya Kishimoto
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Tsujiri Cafe
辻利カフェ
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Parfait / Ice Cream / Japanese Tea
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加藤 美希Miki Kato
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She was fascinated with [food] as it connects people.
She was born in 1991 in Shiga prefecture. She enjoyed her part time job serving people in her university days and also liked eating, she looked for a job mainly in the restaurant industry, then entered Bijuu Co., Ltd. after graduating from a university. She was impressed by the company's sincere attitude toward food. In spite of her young age, she was assigned as the manager of Kyoto Tower branch.
加藤 美希Miki Kato
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USHIGORO Bambina Ginza Branch
うしごろバンビーナ 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Mr. Sato has worked in a Western-style hotel restaurant in Tokyo and a French restaurant before coming to his current position.
When he was 19, he started his career at a hotel in Yokohama. After that, he gained a lot of experience with Western cuisine at a hotel in Tokyo and a French restaurant. In 2015, he joined Sangue company, which continues to lead the Japanese BBQ industry. Now he is involved in product development for the USHIGORO Bambina line of restaurants.
佐藤 健Takeshi Sato
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Jushu
寿修
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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先崎 真朗SENZAKI MASAAKI
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An encounter with Japanese-style cuisine in Osaka changed his life afterwards on a grand scale
He was born in Saga prefecture in 1976. After graduating from high school, he set his sights on the path of Western cuisine at first in culinary school. However, he was so deeply impressed by the Japanese-style cuisine at "Totoya" in Kitashinchi, Osaka, that he decided to change his focus to Japanese cuisine. He then entered and trained at "Totoya" for nine years before moving to Tokyo to hone his skills at restaurants such as Japanese restaurants and sushi restaurants. Subsequently, he opened "Jushu" in a quiet residential area in Nishi-Azabu in 2010. His unwavering hard work and research allowed him to finally obtain two Michelin stars in 2012.
先崎 真朗SENZAKI MASAAKI
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Shunsaiten Tsuchiya
旬彩天つちや
- Esaka, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine
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土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka
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His culinary dreams were fueled by a chance encounter with a future mentor and beautifully crafted food
Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1971, Mr. Tsuchisaka found his passion for cooking after witnessing a sushi chef prepare a vivid display of handcrafted food. After enrolling in culinary school, he took on a part-time job and ended up meeting the chef who would prove to be a professional mentor throughout his career. From there he took on jobs at various restaurants that specialized in Japanese cuisine in order to learn all that he could. At age 27 he moved up to work as a head chef, and then 10 years after that at age 37 he set out on his own to open Shunsaiten Tsuchiya in the Esaka area of Osaka. Mr. Tsuchisaka prepares tempura (deep fried foods) with fresh, seasonal ingredients that are fried with perfect timing. He also devotes himself to providing his staff with exceptional training.
土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka
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Ajiyushin Nakaya
味遊心 中屋
- Yotsuya, Tokyo
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Soba (noodles)
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大渕 修司Shuji Obuchi
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The fourth generation to work in this long-established soba restaurant
This young chef tells us that he entered the world of soba-making after he graduated from university. Under the tutelage of his father, who is a third generation soba chef, he works hard every day to preserve the traditional flavors of the restaurant.
大渕 修司Shuji Obuchi
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Sushi Chiharu
鮨 千陽
- Nakanoshima, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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高田 大介Daisuke Takada
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Mr. Takada is a young sushi chef moving forward each day with a passion for Edomae-sushi.
He was born in 1987 in Shiga. He has a unique background as a former police officer. Fascinated by the depth of Edomae-sushi, where every piece of sushi requires a little extra care and attention, he entered a sushi school and became a sushi chef. Not only does he utilize what he has learned, but he also continues to work hard every day to improve his skills further. What is important to him is to communicate with guests as much as possible to make them happy. To spread the goodness of Edomae-sushi, he carefully prepares each piece of sushi daily.
高田 大介Daisuke Takada
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Kagaya Hakata branch JR HAKATA CITY KOOTEN 9F
加賀屋 博多店 JR博多シティくうてん9F
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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平川 泰司Taiji Hirakawa
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He transmits Japanese traditional food cultures through his cuisine, to please many people.
He is from Osaka prefecture. Entered the field of Japanese cuisine to acquire a trade in a new world. In this strict field, he sometimes felt like quitting. However, the more he knew about cooking, the more he wanted to acquire knowledge. He has been attracted by the deepness of the cooking world. Currently, he is devoting himself to spreading Japanese traditional food cultures to many people through cuisine, wishing to offer Japanese cuisine that can be enjoyed by everyone.
平川 泰司Taiji Hirakawa
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Sumibi Yakiniku Tsurugyu
炭火焼肉 蔓牛
- Kamihonmachi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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藤原 広斗FUJIWARA HIROTO
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He was impressed by the top-class yakiniku restaurant that his brother-in-law took him to when he was a high school student
Hiroto Fujiwara was born in Osaka in 1969. The meat that he ate at the top-class yakiniku restaurant that his brother-in-law took him to was so much nicer than anything that he had tasted before, that he was deeply moved by it. The desire to open a yakiniku restaurant and spread this joy to even more people led him down the path towards becoming a chef. After graduating from high school, he trained for 14 years at Kainantei in Uehonmachi, Osaka. After that, he deepened his understanding of meat at many yakiniku restaurants, before opening Sumibi Yakiniku Tsurugyu.
藤原 広斗FUJIWARA HIROTO
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Nagomi Ryori Morishima
和味料理もりしま
- Shuri, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Okinawa Cuisine
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盛島 英太Eita Morishima
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He brings the authentic Osaka fare he learned from actual Kansai restaurants back home to Okinawa
Born in Okinawa in 1974, Iron Chef Rokusaburo Michiba inspired him to become a chef himself. He first started training in Okinawa, but he wanted to further improve his skills, so he turned to work at the famous upscale restaurant Kigawa Asai in the Kansai region. After working there for 13 years, he returned home to Okinawa and further polished his skills at pubs and French hotel restaurants. Gaining a deeper understanding of communication and ingredients, he opened Nagomi Ryori Morishima in his hometown of Shuri.
盛島 英太Eita Morishima
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COCOLO - Teppanyaki & Wine
鉄板焼とワイン COCOLO
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / General
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丸山 卓MARUYAMA TAKASHI
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Making use of his experience working in a range of different genres, he opened a restaurant where he could express himself
He entered the culinary world at the age of 21 at a French restaurant in Kitashinchi, going on to gain experience in many different types of establishments: cafes, Italian restaurants, dining bars, bars, and teppanyaki restaurants. He learned management skills at major restaurant chains like Balnibarbi and Zetton, before opening his own restaurant, COCOLO.
丸山 卓MARUYAMA TAKASHI
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Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki
煮魚・刺身・旬菜 海乃四季
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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鈴木 克彦SUZUKI KATSUHIKO
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Experience gained in restaurants all across Japan fuels his passionate exploration of local gastronomy!
He was born in Hokkaido, in 1968. After graduating from his local high school, he started working in Japanese restaurants all across the country, gaining real-life experience while developing a keen interest in local gastronomy. In 2009, he became the head chef of the Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki. He visits the market everyday, putting his long experience to use in selecting and purchasing the best ingredients available, making no compromise on quality. He is renown for his boiled fish dishes, and for always bringing the best out of the ingredients he uses.
鈴木 克彦SUZUKI KATSUHIKO
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