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SH’UN Wine & Dine
ワイン＆ダイン「シュン」
- Namba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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森田 浩史Hirofumi Morita
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Mr. Morita became a head chef who prepares high-quality and delicious food to fulfill his dream as a student.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. When he was a student, he was captivated by the sight of a chef working across the counter of a Kappo restaurant, and his dream from then on was to become a chef. He began his career in 2013 at Swissotel Nankai Osaka SH'UN Wine & Dine. After training at Steak Kappo Tsune-zune, he gained further experience by returning to his current workplace, SH'UN Wine & Dine, and since November 2024, he has displayed his skills as the restaurant's head chef.
森田 浩史Hirofumi Morita
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IOTO - Kyoto Vegetable and Charcoal Grill -
京野菜と炭火料理 庵都
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine
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中村 健治Kenji Nakamura
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Showing an ability that goes above and beyond, Mr. Nakamura made steady progress, step by step.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. Because his relatives managed their own restaurant, he had many chances to naturally experience delicious food. Wanting to cook his own cuisine instead of just looking at food, he began walking the path of cooking. After acquiring his cooking license, he began working at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel at Fukuoka. After that, he started working for the Hatoya Kanko Group, serving successively in roles such as head chef, executive chef, director, and executive chef. By chance, he joined Fufu Kyoto as head chef in October 2022.
中村 健治Kenji Nakamura
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Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch
炉端焼き一新 守口店
- Moriguchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Sake
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天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Providing "the joy of food" that spreads a chain of smiles.
After gaining knowledge of foods by working in school meal services, Mr. Amou entered the restaurant industry. He shows his skills as a manager at Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch, which opened in November 2022. He carefully selects seasonal ingredients to provide guests with the "joy of food" through robatayaki, which allows them to offer the natural flavor of ingredients.
天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Tempura Suehiro
天麸羅 すえ廣
- Namikidori/Fukuromachi/Nakamachi, Hiroshima
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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黒口 淳史Atsushi Kuroguchi
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Tradition is a series of innovations. Mr. Kuroguchi colors the new Tempura scene with the honed skills.
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. His interest in cooking began at an early age. While working part-time at a restaurant, he was fascinated by the smiles on people's faces that delicious food brings and decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After graduating from a cooking school, he got a job at a major hotel in Osaka. He learned and honed his cooking skills from all over the world at restaurants and wedding dishes. After returning to his hometown of Hiroshima, he served as the head chef at the restaurant for many years, mastered traditional skills and tastes, and went to the world of Tempura. He has a free spirit and fries the food at its best by determining the flavor and moisture of each ingredient, which he has thoroughly examined.
黒口 淳史Atsushi Kuroguchi
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Kitashinchi Sushi Senkoudo
北新地 鮨 千功堂
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi delivers moments of happiness to his many customers with deliciousness that he creates with his own skill.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Sushi Kaki Shinjuku Sushiebisu Shinjuku Nishiguchi Kotakibashi-dori Branch
寿司 牡蠣 新宿スシエビス 新宿西口小滝橋通り
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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飯田 徹也Tetsuya Iida
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The love of sushi comes to shape: A reliable chef's challenge utilizing the experience at a major restaurant.
Mr. Iida was born in 1982 in Chiba. His love of sushi led him to a career in the culinary arts. He trained for 17 years at a major sushi chain and developed solid skills and experience. In 2023, at the chairman's invitation, he joined the Sushiebisu Shinjuku Nishiguchi Kotakibashi-dori Branch. With his inquisitive mind and skill, he contributes to developing popular menus and quality improvement at the restaurant. He became the head chef in February 2024.
飯田 徹也Tetsuya Iida
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Sushi Kinari
鮨 生成り
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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山崎 貴勝Takato Yamasaki
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Fascinated by Kanazawa, Mr. Yamasaki is striving forward as a sushi chef/owner in a new place.
He was born in 1987 in Kochi. He decided to go into the culinary arts after graduating from high school to try something new that suited him. He trained for four years at a Japanese restaurant in Rome, Italy, which was run by a ryotei in Asakusa. When he was still unsure whether to become independent in the difficult situation of the Corona disaster, he was approached by Mr. Tanaka, the owner of Katamachi Koryori Sho, a sushi restaurant in Katamachi, Kanazawa City. After working under Mr. Tanaka for three years since 2021, he moved to Kanazawa, attracted by the city and its people. In 2024, he opened Sushi Kinari.
山崎 貴勝Takato Yamasaki
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Tenma Sakaba Sushikin
天満酒場 すし金
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Oden
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Kushinobo Kyoto Station Branch
串の坊 京都駅店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)
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木本 龍治Ryuji Kimoto
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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
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Sosaku Kushiage Ten
創作串揚げ天
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Okinawa Cuisine / Awamori
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小峠 義継Yoshitsugu Kotoge
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Utilizing the perspective of a chef and someone in customer service, Mr. Kotoge provides guests with moments of bliss.
He was born in 1978 in Gifu. After working at a traditional ryotei restaurant in Gifu, he gained experience at MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Tokyo. Then, he changed to the service industry to learn customer service and worked at a cruise restaurant and as a manager for wedding halls. He was a manager and chef when he worked for JR Tokai Hotels. After that, he went on to launch restaurants and managed the production of cuisine and service. Currently, he works as a chef at Seven Hills Miyakojima and an instructor at a cooking school.
小峠 義継Yoshitsugu Kotoge
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Ginza Wagyu Lab
銀座和牛ラボ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Steak
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角田 博史Hiroshi Kakuta
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Mr. Kakuta is one of the chefs who contributed to the global branding of Japanese food.
He is one of the key figures who contributed to the global branding of Japanese cuisine under the tutelage of the Iron Chef, Mr. Komei Nakamura. After working at Nadaman for nearly 30 years, he became the head chef. Since then, he has continued to support many prestigious hotels as head chef. He is currently working as the executive chief chef of Ginza Wagyu Lab.
角田 博史Hiroshi Kakuta
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Sushi Shiroma
鮨 城間
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Local Sake
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城間 孝文Takafumi Shiroma
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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
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Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch
鰻 駒形 前川 本店
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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小林 秀之Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Ever since he started working as a part-time at a unagi restaurant, unagi has become his life work.
He was born in 1975 in Chiba. After graduating from a cooking school, he started working at a sushi restaurant. He worked there for about a year, but was always feeling that the job was not for him. He then started working for an unagi (eel) restaurant as a part-timer, where he eventually became a full-time worker. He gained a wide variety of experience as an unagi chef. In 2011, he started working at Unagi Komagata Maekawa Main Branch, and is now working as a chef for this restaurant.
小林 秀之Hideyuki Kobayashi
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Obanzai Kappo Minoru
おばん菜割烹みのる
- Ichinomiya, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cookshop
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大竹 堂進Takanobu Otake
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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
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Sushi Naoki
壽司 なを㐂
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake
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北 直幸Naoyuki Kita
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Mr. Kita sharpened his skills at a seaside restaurant frequented by knowledgeable fishermen.
Mr. Kita was born in 1982 in Kanazawa City. At age 19, after graduating high school, he got a part-time job at a sushi restaurant and began his career in the restaurant business. Since then, he has used the amazing ingredients of his hometown to create high-quality fare. While working at a seaside sushi restaurant frequented by fishermen, he picked up the habit of cooking foods with strong flavors using techniques such as nitsuke (boiling fish in soy sauce) and arayaki (frying fish fillets). In May 2020, he opened [Sushi Naoki]. There, he serves sushi that showcases the deliciousness of common fish, making their flavors shine with skilled techniques.
北 直幸Naoyuki Kita
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Ipponyari
一本槍
- Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka
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Mr. Yamanaka is the 2nd generation of the family to maintain the same taste and dedication inherited from his father.
He was born in 1969 in Kyoto. His family initially ran a sushi restaurant but changed it to a fugu restaurant. His love of cooking and the fact that he had a vague longing to become a chef after watching his father's back led him to pursue a career in the culinary arts. He trained at kappo restaurants in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, and Tochigi. As the restaurants served fugu depending on the season, he honed his skills in handling the fish. Currently, he is the 2nd generation chef at Ipponyari.
山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka
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Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
田原本 マルト醤油
- Kashihara, Nara
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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大田 雄也Yuya Ota
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Offering local gastronomy with ingredients from Nara and MARUTO soy sauce.
Mr. Ota was born in 1981 in Mie. Started his culinary career after graduating from university. With 10 years of cooking experience in Tokyo, he relocated to Nara. He has worked in Japanese cuisine and a café-restaurant using Nara Prefecture's ingredients. In 2021, he became the head chef at Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu. Every day, he goes to the farm to grow, harvest, and cook nearly 150 varieties of vegetables a year. He welcomes guests with dishes that make the most of MARUTO soy sauce and Nara's ingredients.
大田 雄也Yuya Ota
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Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya
うなぎ家 しば福や
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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He went from observing his father who was farming eel, to entering the cooking field.
He was born in 1972 in Aichi prefecture. Observing his father who was an eel farmer, he was fascinated with eels and eel cuisine. Though he worked once as a foreman in the construction industry, he left the industry to start training as a chef in 2003 at [Sumiyaki Unafuji] in Nagoya. After working as its master chef and manager, he went independent and finally opened [Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya].
柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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Tempura Ryori Sakura
天ぷら料理さくら
- Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl)
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朝日 隆仁Takahito Asahi
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Enjoy our tempura using proud ingredients of Hokkaido that is fine for even senior and delicate stomach.
He is from Hokkaido. His dream has come true to be the owner chef of a restaurant specialized in tempura using ingredients from Hokkaido where he was born and raised, as such a restaurant was rare. He harvests ingredients himself in the mountains and ocean by boat, then cooks them into crispy tempura using high-quality oil.
朝日 隆仁Takahito Asahi
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An no Ie
アンの家
- Nakajima Park, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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大西 悦子Etsuko Onishi
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A mother wants children to eat real food.
Born in Hokkaido in 1950. Learned the basics of cooking in culinary school, and returned to her hometown in Hokkaido. One day, she learned about the Wagyu boom taking the world by storm, and she "wanted to offer real Wagyu beef at a reasonable price." In addition, there as the mother of a child, she also wanted her child to eat authentic food, and this lead to the decision to open her own shop.
大西 悦子Etsuko Onishi
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