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Maruya Honten Tokyo Midtown Branch
まるや本店 東京ミッドタウン店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Following his experience at a hotel, Mr. Yamada launched the Tokyo Midtown Branch and is now looking to expand further.
He was born in April 1977 in Aichi. He learned the spirit of hospitality through 10 years of working at a hotel in Aichi. At Maruya, he mastered grilling eel under the executive chef while serving as management staff. In 2019, he launched the Tokyo Midtown branch, the first out-of-prefecture store, where he is the manager and chef. In 2024, the second restaurant in Tokyo opened in Ginza. He is aiming for a further leap forward.
山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Kaisen Ryori Hama no Ie
海鮮料理浜の家
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長浜 厚史Atsushi Nagahama
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He began his career as a chef by helping out at home
Born in Okinawa on November 15th, 1972, he has been helping out in Hama no Ie, the restaurant that his parents established, since he was a child. He decided to become a chef because he always wanted to make the food with which he was most familiar with. While working in the restaurant, he developed a solid foundation in cooking. He is particularly skilled at cooking all kinds of fish dish. He is a known authority on ikezukuri (preparing sashimi made from live seafood).
長浜 厚史Atsushi Nagahama
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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
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益田 宜明Noriaki Masuda
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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
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Japanese Cuisine Matsumae
日本料理 松前
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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大吉 孝幸Takayuki Oyoshi
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Mr. Takayuki Oyoshi's motivation, to create dishes with his skillful cooking techniques, is the word [delicious].
He was born in 1963 in Hokkaido. As he liked cooking since his elementary school days, and liked to be told [delicious] by those who ate his dishes, he decided to become a chef. After graduating from high school, he trained at [Ginzushi Chuo-tei] in Tomakomai, then actively worked at various restaurants including one at a hotel in Hakodate city. Currently he shows his skillful techniques as the master chef at [Nihon Ryori Matsumae], welcoming guests with dishes carefully and wholeheartedly created one by one.
大吉 孝幸Takayuki Oyoshi
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Miyashin
宮新
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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His international experience in Paris was a turning point in his life that encouraged him to master the art of yakitori (grilled chicken).
Born in Nagasaki prefecture in 1950, Chef Inomata trained at a number of yakitori restaurants, beginning with Torinaga in Roppongi. Later, he worked at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. Yakitori is a part of Japanese culture and Inomata was one of the first to spread the word about it to the rest of the world. In 1994, he returned to Japan and opened Toriyoshi in Nakameguro. He later opened branches in Nishi-azabu and Ginza. Inomata is now the owner of four restaurants. He can often be found standing at the grill in Corridor Machi's Miyashin.
猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Otaru Unga Branch
うに専門店世壱屋 小樽運河店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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佐藤 勇太Yuta Sato
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With local pride, Mr. Sato warmly welcomes and greets visitors.
He was born in 1989 in Hokkaido. Influenced by his father, he developed a passion for cooking and entered the culinary world. In 2018, he joined Yoichiya and started his career as a chef. After gaining experience at affiliated stores, he moved to Yoichiya Otaru Unga Banh in 2022, where he is currently the manager. With dishes that respect the fresh ingredients and traditions unique to Hokkaido, he provides satisfaction and excitement to his guests.
佐藤 勇太Yuta Sato
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Asakusa Kusatsutei Ariake Branch
浅草 草津亭 有明店
- Ariake, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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澤田 清美Kiyomi Sawada
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Mr. Sawada continues to lead a life as a chef filled with enthusiasm and hard work.
He was born in Fukushima. At 18, he chose the culinary world in order to develop his skills. At Asakusa Kusatsutei, a renowned restaurant in Asakusa, he trained and honed his techniques while experiencing the depth of the cuisine. In April 2023, Asakusa Kusatsutei Ariake Branch was opened in Ariake. He has now moved to this new career stage and displays his shrewdness.
澤田 清美Kiyomi Sawada
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Yamaguchi-rou Main Branch
山口楼 本店
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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相田 昌弘Masahiro Aida
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Putting his heart and soul into every detail, Mr. Aida is a master of Japanese cuisine who preserves tradition while drawing a new future.
He was born in 1977 in Ibaraki. From an early age, he grew up in an environment where he enjoyed and became familiar with cooking as an extension of play. He experienced part-time work at a kappo restaurant during high school and then went on to culinary school. After graduation, he joined Yamaguchi-rou, which boasts its history and prestige. Steadily gaining experience, he was appointed as head chef in 2010. His motto is to bring a new style to the restaurant while respecting its traditions. With his attention to detail and hospitality, his cuisine keeps the hearts of his customers.
相田 昌弘Masahiro Aida
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Mizutaki Ryotei Hakata Hanamidori Tenjin Branch
水たき料亭 博多華味鳥 天神店
- Imaizumi, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Chicken / Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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河津 善陽Yoshiharu Kawatsu
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Hanamidori Chicken, developed with the utmost care and attention to detail.
The history of Hanamitori began in 1949 when Mr. Yoshiharu Kawatsu, who was in charge of wholesale at a chicken wholesaler called Torizen in the Yoshizuka shopping street in eastern Hakata, opened a restaurant on the second floor of his store. While selling chicken, he encountered Mizutaki through relationships with a number of restaurants. Realizing that the secret to the delicious taste of Mizutaki was in the chicken itself, Hanamidori chicken was born with a unique breeding and feeding method. The nutritious soup is made with fresh chicken and mineral water using a particular recipe.
河津 善陽Yoshiharu Kawatsu
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Katsuemon
勝衞門
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles)
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安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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A restaurant manager offers an elaborate bowl of noodles that is quick and easy to enjoy.
Mr. Yasuda was born in 1977 in Tottori. He originally worked at an affiliated okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) restaurant. After receiving an offer from the owner of the same restaurant, he transferred to Katsuemon, which opened in 2023. He now serves as the restaurant manager, managing various tasks, including cooking and customer service. With his experience working at udon (thick noodles) and okonomiyaki restaurants, he strives to provide satisfying bowls for the busy lunch crowd to those looking for a drink after hours.
安田 達志Tatsushi Yasuda
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Ginza Yukari
銀座 ゆかり 〜紫〜
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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田本 圭太Keita Tamoto
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Mr. Tamoto serves Japanese cuisine that is rooted in himself as his identity.
He was born in 1996 in Fukuoka. After graduating from high school, he moved to Kyoto to pursue a career in Japanese cuisine. After three years of training at a famous ryotei restaurant, he moved his base to Tokyo in 2017. He continued his studies at several restaurants and served as a personal chef for VIP clients from Japan and abroad in 2023. In 2024, he was appointed as the head chef of Ginza Yukari. His memories of Japanese cuisine, such as flavoring and seasonings, were deeply accumulated while growing up. The nostalgia for the deliciousness of Japanese cuisine is a source of pride for him as a Japanese chef, with which he continues to work hard every day.
田本 圭太Keita Tamoto
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Sushi no Ma
鮨の間
- Okaido/Gintengai, Ehime
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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野間 美枝Mie Noma
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Ms. Noma has accumulated determination since she was a teenager and entered the world of chefs, pursuing the same dream as her husband.
She was born in Ehime. Upon marrying the owner-chef, with whom she had been dating since high school, she decided to become the proprietress. She had been a hairdresser but entered the world of chefs to share her husband's dream of being a chef. With the eye, spirit, and concern for customer service she has acquired in her more than 10 years as a hairdresser, she handles various tasks from the kitchen to serving customers. With the "eye, spirit, and concern" for customer service that she has acquired over 10 years as a hairdresser, she handles a wide range of tasks from the kitchen to serving customers. Her warm smile and friendly atmosphere make her a popular proprietress at Sushi no Ma, and many regular customers keep coming back to the restaurant.
野間 美枝Mie Noma
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Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Toranomon Hills Station Branch
創作串揚げつだ 虎ノ門ヒルズステーション店
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Wine
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津田 猛Takeshi Tsuda
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Having earnestly lived out his dream of being a chef, Mr. Tsuda shares the deliciousness of Kushiage.
He was born in 1970 in Aichi. He has been cooking since childhood, from shopping for ingredients to making food. His passion for cooking led him to enter Tsuji Culinary Institute. After graduation, he worked at a French kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant. Moved to the Michelin-starred Rokukakutei restaurants in Osaka and Tokyo, which were his starting points. After ten years of experience, he became independent in March 2013, starting his restaurant, Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Main Branch. Then, he opened the Kinshachi Yokocho Branch in March 2018 and the Toranomon Hills Station Branch in 2024.
津田 猛Takeshi Tsuda
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Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro Shinjuku Toho Bldg. Branch
ひとりしゃぶしゃぶ七代目松五郎 新宿東宝ビル店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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百瀬 和輝Kazuki Momose
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Mr. Momose brings smiles to people's faces with easygoing and enjoyable shabu-shabu made from carefully selected ingredients.
He has been in charge of Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro since its launch, having previously worked at the group's sukiyaki restaurant, Kuriya Nanadaime Matsugoro. Offering delicious shabu-shabu to people in Japan and abroad as a fast food restaurant where shabu-shabu can be experienced easily and at a reasonable price. He works daily to please many people with shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, made with carefully selected ingredients, including A4 and A5 Black Wagyu beef.
百瀬 和輝Kazuki Momose
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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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Otobashi Sumiya
尾頭橋すみや
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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角谷 進Susumu Sumiya
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Serves delicious dishes that make the most of the flavors of seasonal ingredients.
Mr. Sumiya was born in 1960 in Aichi and raised in a fishing family. His parents' house also ran an agriculture business, so high-quality fish and vegetables were always close to him. So, he naturally entered the culinary world because of his interest in food. After graduating from high school, he worked at a Japanese restaurant and then honed his skills in Japanese cuisine at various restaurants, such as Japanese restaurants and Kaiseki restaurants. In 2007, he opened his dream restaurant, Otobashi Sumiya. Every day, he devotes himself to "creating a restaurant where diners can fully enjoy the season's delicacies."
角谷 進Susumu Sumiya
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ISAGO (Hotel ISAGO Kobe)
いさご（ほてるISAGO神戸）
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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川向 和美Kazumi Kawamukai
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Mr. Kawamukai provides visitors with seasonal flavors and pleasant moments.
He was born on June 22, 1959, in Kada, Wakayama Prefecture. To master the art of Japanese cuisine, he trained at some of Japan's finest ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants) and ryokan (Japanese-style inns). After studying the essence of Japanese cuisine and honing his skills at "Villa Jyusouya" in Shigisan, Nara, "Kyoto Cuisine Hamatoku" in Kyoto, "Kappo Nakano" in Osaka, "Ogawaya" in Gero Onsen, and "Tenryukaku" at Ryozenji in Nara, he joined ISAGO. With a wealth of experience and solid skills, he expresses the tradition and delicacy of Japanese cuisine in each dish. He continues to face Japanese cuisine with deep knowledge and passion.
川向 和美Kazumi Kawamukai
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Fugu Ryori UMEI
ふぐ料理 うめい
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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梅井 聖寿Kiyotoshi Umei
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After a fateful encounter with fugu, Mr. Umei became a licensed Fugu chef.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. His love of his mother's cooking was the starting point for his career as a cook. He started working part-time at a fugu restaurant and obtained his fugu chef's license the following year. At that point, he already had a clear vision for his future. He later joined a specialized fugu restaurant, where he honed his skills for 8 years. In May 2023, he opened Umei as the owner and head chef.
梅井 聖寿Kiyotoshi Umei
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Yakitori Miyagawa Akasaka branch
やきとり宮川 赤坂店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Sake
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橋本 淳Jun Hashimoto
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The most reliable chef in the restaurant leads the young chefs by showing them the way.
He was born in 1980 in Fukushima prefecture. In Tokyo, he accumulated experiences at a kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant for 7 years and an Italian restaurant for 3 years. Currently he works as the master chef for [Yakitori Miyagawa Akasaka branch], and [Tori-no-Miyagawa AKASAKA INTERCITY AIR] which is operated in a new business style. He works hard towards [the most popular chicken restaurant in the world] making full use of his management ability obtained through his experience managing two different types of restaurants. His goal is to create a flexible organization to promptly meet the changing needs of the guests. This reliable leader also makes efforts to educate the chefs of the new generation.
橋本 淳Jun Hashimoto
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Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto
大衆すき焼き北斗
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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山下 凌Ryo Yamashita
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The enjoyment learned in the restaurant is an important part of Mr. Yamashita.
He was born in 1990 in Tokyo. While a student, he worked part-time at a Japanese-style pub for three years, where he learned the joy of interacting with guests through food. After graduating from college, he worked in the real estate industry for a while but then realized again that his experience in restaurants was a big part of his life, and he went back into the food and beverage industry. He then worked at a Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant for two years and a Kyushu cuisine restaurant for three years before joining Always, Inc. Currently, he is a staff member at Ginza's Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto.
山下 凌Ryo Yamashita
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