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Unagi Hitsumabushi Bincho Mitsukoshi Ginza Location
鰻 ひつまぶし備長 三越銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel)
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中川 代智Daichi Nakagawa
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中川 代智Daichi Nakagawa
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Waryori Hanajin
和料理 はな甚
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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立花 義春Yoshiharu Tachibana
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The world of cuisine that began with an actor and his two hats
Born in Iwate prefecture, Mr. Tachibana has a unique professional history, having changed his career from acting to cookery. His interest in food grew as he watched his mother cooking when he was a child. Later, he began training to be a chef while he was training to be an actor. He built up experience in Shibuya and Shimbashi, mainly cooking Japanese food, and finally fulfilled his long-cherished dream by opening Hanajin. This year, the popular restaurant celebrates its 25th anniversary.
立花 義春Yoshiharu Tachibana
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Shabu-Shabu Dining Hanakoji
しゃぶしゃぶDining花小路
- Nishi-ku/Yokokawa, Hiroshima
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / General
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中嶋 範行Noriyuki Nakajima
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He wants to be a chef cooking wholeheartedly.
He was born in 1956 in Okayama prefecture. When he was a student, he did not think to be a chef. Even after graduating from a university, he did not enter the restaurant field. However, his turning point came suddenly, when he started helping a small restaurant run by his mother, and found that cooking was fun. He improved his skills especially for meat, then opened [Shabu-Shabu Dining Hanakoji] in February 2013. He is currently working as a chef and manager.
中嶋 範行Noriyuki Nakajima
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Kanda Unomaru
神田 宇廼丸
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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永田 浩二Koji Nagata
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A sincere chef finally goes independent after many years of training.
Mr. Koji Nagata was born in 1955 in Yamanashi Prefecture. After graduating from high school, he went to Tokyo to enter [Unomaru Main branch] and started sushi training on a full scale. For some reason, he once left the cooking field and took a different job, but he could not forget the enjoyable moments of cooking and came back to [Unomaru Main branch] 5 years later. There, he improved his skills while dreaming of being independent. In a while his master recognized his efforts and allowed him to open a branch, and opened [Kanda Unomaru] in 1992. His sincere attitude is highly received by many of his regular customers.
永田 浩二Koji Nagata
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Handmade Soba Makino
手打そば まきの
- Kakuozan/Higashiyama Park, Aichi
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Soba (noodles)
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牧野 満Mitsuru Makino
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The sincere character of the restaurant head appears in these handmade soba noodles that pursue deliciousness.
Mr. Makino was born in 1970 in Nagoya. His first job was in sales, but he wanted to learn a different skill, so he aimed to become a soba artisan. He worked hard at his training for 5 years at the Nagoya restaurant Soba Taniya, laying the groundwork for his current soba making. With his motto of "serving delicious seasonal ingredients with delicious timing", he carefully makes handmade soba and tempura using carefully selected ingredients. He says he wants to give customers peace of mind in their dining experience by providing handmade dishes.
牧野 満Mitsuru Makino
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Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Grand Front Osaka Location
ひつまぶし備長 グランフロント大阪
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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松室 孝則Takanori Matsumuro
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松室 孝則Takanori Matsumuro
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Hitsumbushi Nagoya Bincho Ikebukuro Parco Location
ひつまぶし備長 池袋パルコ店
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
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山田 伸一Shinichi Yamada
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山田 伸一Shinichi Yamada
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Sushi Kappo Yamanaka
鮨割烹 やま中
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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中山 健一Kenichi Nakayama
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He decided to be a chef by the strong influence of a very popular Japanese TV program where chefs had cooking battles.
He was born in 1978 in Saga prefecture. He decided to enter the restaurant field and become a cool chef, by the strong influence of a TV program which created a social trend all over Japan in those days, where chefs compete for their cooking. After graduating from high school, he entered a culinary school where he was fascinated with a sushi chef who gave special lessons and got interested in the sushi field. Working as an intern at a sushi shop during summer vacation, he found the charms of sushi more deeply and became a sushi chef after graduation.
中山 健一Kenichi Nakayama
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Nishijin Hatsuki Kuten Hakata Branch
西新初喜くうてん博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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坂口 存澄Masazumi Sakaguchi
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Mr. Sakaguchi is a chef with a bright smile who started his culinary career after an impactful encounter.
He was born in 1977 in Miyazaki. While living in Hokkaido for work, he was struck by the delicious taste of soup curry. Wanting to spread soup curry in the Kyushu area, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. He has studied at various places, including izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), and even opened his own restaurant. He is the head chef at Nishijin Hatsuki Kuten Hakata Branch, which opened in August 2023. Always with a smile on his face, he welcomes guests while cooperating with those around him.
坂口 存澄Masazumi Sakaguchi
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Sushi-dokoro Tatsutoshi
鮨処 竜敏
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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廣瀬 秀敏Hidetoshi Hirose
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Operates a renowned restaurant that has been loved for over a quarter of a century in Susukino.
Mr. Hirose was born in 1973 in Hokkaido. He chose the restaurant business as a job to acquire expertise. Entered a sushi restaurant in his hometown of Sapporo and began his life as a professional chef in earnest. At age 26, he opened his own restaurant in Otaru, where many of the best sushi restaurants are gathered. Three years later, he moved from the Otaru branch (closed) to Susukino and opened Tatsutoshi. Currently, he not only manages the restaurant but also takes part in Hokkaido product exhibitions held throughout Japan.
廣瀬 秀敏Hidetoshi Hirose
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Hakata Motsunabe Shoraku
博多もつ鍋 笑楽
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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田中 優希Yuki Tanaka
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The chef who was born and raised in Hakata treats the guests with the taste of his hometown.
He was born in Fukuoka prefecture. Since he was very young, he watched his mother's back while she worked at a small Japanese restaurant, wishing that [I want to cook dishes to please people, someday], so he decided to be a chef. Being born and raised in the middle of Fukuoka, [Motsu-Nabe (hot pot with offal and vegetables)] is the exact soul food to him. Making his dream come true, he horns his cooking skills at [Shoraku], where he is actively working as the master chef.
田中 優希Yuki Tanaka
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Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora
炭火焼 うなぎ 魚寅
- Gujo, Gifu
- Japanese,Japanese / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Unagi (eel)
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村井 俊之Toshiyuki Murai
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A third generation chef who carries on his family’s legacy with culinary passion.
He was born in October of 1975 and grew up in Gifu Prefecture. His parents managed Uotora during his childhood, and he knew that one day he would take over the restaurant as the third generation heir. At age 18, he started an apprenticeship under his father to start learning the family business, and then eventually he took over for his family and turned the restaurant into Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora to focus on making dishes with unagi (eel) in the Gujo area of Gifu Prefecture. With his deep love for unagi cuisine, so much so that he is capable of visiting no fewer than three eel establishments a day when on holiday. He spends each and every day training hard to master and learn all there is to know about unagi.
村井 俊之Toshiyuki Murai
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Sushi Urayama Main branch
鮨うら山 本店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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小山 和隆Kazutaka Koyama
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Mr. Koyama wishes for many people to taste the deliciousness of Hokuriku sushi (sushi developed in the Hokuriku region).
He was born in 1975. He welcomes guests every day, hoping that many people taste the deliciousness of Hokuriku sushi. He is leading busy days to ensure guests can enjoy the seasonal flavors of the Hokuriku region.
小山 和隆Kazutaka Koyama
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Ryowa Daido
料和 大道
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sake / Shochu
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大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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With a reputation for performance and finesse, this artisan of Japanese cuisine coaxes the essential flavors from his ingredients
Born in January 1977 in Hyogo Prefecture, Chef Daido has had an interest in cooking since childhood, and began pursuing a future as a chef once he finished high school. With help from a friend, he got a job cooking at Arima Onsen, a food-focused hot springs ryokan, where he spent six years mastering techniques of Japanese cuisine. He then acquired even more experience working at several restaurants in the Sannomiya district of Kobe. He says, "I strive to prepare food that respects the ingredients, and makes the best use of their essential qualities." He creates dazzling dishes with the delicate mindfulness distinctive of Japanese cuisine, emphasizing inherent flavors and freshness.
大道 慎吾Shingo Daido
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Ajisai Shin
あじ彩 真
- Okayama Station, Okayama
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General / Umeshu (plum wine)
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野上 真NOGAMI MAKOTO
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His role as a chef was passed down by his father
Our chef Mr. Nogami's father owned a restaurant that served udon and tempura. He tells us that back then, he had his sight set on running his own cafe some day. He worked as the head chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant for six years before returning to his roots to work another two and a half years as a chef. Ajisai Shin is the first establishment he has ever opened on his own. Here he wants his diners to be able to taste authentic Japanese cuisine in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
野上 真NOGAMI MAKOTO
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Uogashi Maruten Minato
魚河岸丸天 みなと店
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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坪井 徹TSUBOI TORU
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In the pursuit of new cooking while inheriting the founder's knowledge.
He was born in 1979 in Miyagi Prefecture. Since Tsuboi was a young boy he helped his father, who loved fishing and cooking, to prepare the fish that he caught. Through this he developed a passion for cooking and after graduating cooking school began working at a Japanese restaurant in Numazu. He then went to work for a Japanese bar in Fujinomiya and began undertaking the founder's training at "Uogashi Maruten" in his early twenties. He polished his skills at various affiliated restaurants before becoming the manager at "Uogashi Maruten". As he continues the restaurant's traditions, he is also in pursuit of a new style of cooking.
坪井 徹TSUBOI TORU
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Kisetsuryori Dochiraika
季節料理 どちらいか
- Takamatsu Station, Kagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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西野 雅博Masahiro Nishino
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Masahiro Nishino resolved to become a chef after he felt a desire to return to his hometown.
Masahiro Nishino was born on February 2nd, 1976, and is from Tokushima. He went to Tokyo for university, where he worked in an office role for two years after graduation. It was around that time that he decided that he would like to one day return to his hometown and start his own restaurant, and so at the age of 25, he decided to quit his job and become a chef. For six years, he trained at several famous, long-standing Japanese restaurants in Ginza and Aoyama, and also spent time in Germany in order to broaden his horizons. While there, he studied under a professional sushi chef at a Japanese restaurant for six and a half years before returning to Japan. On June 8th, 2015, he opened his own restaurant, Kisetsuryori Dochiraika, in his homeland of Kagawa, where he currently works as a head chef.
西野 雅博Masahiro Nishino
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Yokohama Torigin Minato Mirai branch
横浜 鳥ぎん みなとみらい店
- Sakuragicho, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot)
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小川 陽平Yohei Ogawa
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A dedicated chef who pushes ahead to master yakitori (chicken skewers)
He was born in 1984 and grew up in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Even though he had always been fascinated with the restaurant industry, his first job was in a different field. Nevertheless, his dream of working with food never faded. Today he is realizing that long-held dream at "Yokohama Torigin Minato Mirai branch", where he puts everything he has into delighting as many people as he can.
小川 陽平Yohei Ogawa
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Soshu Torigin Shimosoga Branch
相州 鳥ぎん 下曽我店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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児玉 久Hisashi Kodama
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His love of cooking led to him becoming a chef and he now serves delicious yakitori (skewered and grilled chicken)
He was born in Akita Prefecture in August 1960. As he had always loved cooking, he gravitated naturally toward a culinary career. Capable of making food delicious through his own intuition, he was attracted to yakitori for its simplicity and depth, and he faithfully trains daily to make his yakitori ever more delicious. By being conscious of, not only the food, but also of customer service and customer comfort, he manages the restaurant with an attentiveness unique to veteran chefs.
児玉 久Hisashi Kodama
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Toyonaka Sakurae
とよなか桜会
- Toyonaka, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Cookshop
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満田 健児Kenji Mitsuda
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His cherishes originality and develops one-of-a-kind flavors that cannot be found anywhere else
He was born in 1969 and grew up in Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute he wanted to zero in on a culinary specialty, so he decided to start training at a washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant. At this 2-star restaurant he was able to study washoku cuisine and learn about its unique presentation style. He then went on to develop his skill set even further at Rihga Royal Hotel before moving on to open "Toyonaka Sakurae".
満田 健児Kenji Mitsuda
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