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Utsuwa Ryori Sano
うつわ料理 さ乃
- Asakura, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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佐野 純子Junko Sano
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Heartfelt dishes prepared in a traditional Japanese guesthouse built over 90 years ago
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Ms. Sano took her long-held love of food and turned it into a culinary career. The dining space she employs is a traditional Japanese guesthouse with a history that spans over 90 years, and she maintains its homelike setting to make sure everything is well-suited for dining. When Ms. Sano started Utsuwa Ryori Sano, she encountered the work of a contemporary ceramics artist, which she found to be mesmerizing. You can see these influences when you catch a glimpse of her exceptional plating style that emphasizes each season.
佐野 純子Junko Sano
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Washoku - shoujyou - Aoyama
和食 猩々 −shoujyou− 青山
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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木下 正人Masato Kinoshita
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The skillful chef still keeps learning hard to seek for the essence of Japanese cuisine.
He was born in March 1970 in Tokyo. After graduating from school, he started his carrer as a Japanese chef at a wedding hall in Koenji. After having further training at a Chinese restaurant and udon (thick noodles) shop, he left the cooking field once to be a tiler. Then he came back to the cooking field and worked as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Kagurazaka for 17 years, where he improved his skills in Japanese cuisine, and became the master chef in the latter half. In July 2017, he chose [Washoku - shoujyou - Aoyama] as his new workplace and started working there as the master chef. Currently he is serving tasty dishes using seasonal ingredients, respecting the basics such as [making broth] and [cooking rice].
木下 正人Masato Kinoshita
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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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Teshigoto Zefu
てしごと是歩
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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菊田 正見Masami Kikuta
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A genuine cook who prepares each ingredient in a way that brings out its best qualities
Born in 1972 in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Liked cooking from a young age, and entered into the world of professional cooking with a passion to continue this as his life's work. He is working hard not to forget his ambition to improve, and working daily at [Teshigoto Zefu].
菊田 正見Masami Kikuta
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Okonomi Monja Seijyuro
お好み・もんじゃ 清十郎
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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Kiyose Sasama
季よせ ささま
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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A chef who prepares remarkable seasonal dishes that reflect his diverse arsenal of professional experience.
He was born in October of 1976 in Hyogo Prefecture. He had a love of hands-on work when he was young, and from early on he knew that he wanted to learn a professional craft someday, which ended up being the culinary arts -- since he wanted to do something that was both unique and personal. He started by training for 10 years at a restaurant specializing in cuisine from Kanazawa. After that, he picked up a wealth of experience working as a head chef at several notable local restaurants, including the Japanese steak house Senju and the sushi restaurant Kyuemon. He then went on to open Kiyose Sasama in March of 2014, where he currently serves as the owner and head chef. He also participates in Hyogo's preservation society for native species and makes sure to use organic vegetables that are grown with minimal pesticides and other chemicals.
笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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Toriyaki Hajime
とり焼 一
- Suidobashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl)
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上山 和巳Kazumi Kamiyama
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Mr. Kamiyama is a chef who serves skewers individually with care for customers.
He was born in Saitama. With an interest in the restaurant business and having been exposed to the depth and enjoyment of the industry through part-time work, he began his career as a chef. He decided to pursue a career as a skewer chef and has been honing his culinary skills, intending to become an authentic chef. Currently, he is a chef at Toriyaki Hajime. Using carefully selected ingredients, he cooks them in a way that brings out the best of each part. Once you taste the hot yakitori, you will be impressed by the spread of deliciousness. He continues to provide customers with pleasant experiences.
上山 和巳Kazumi Kamiyama
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Aquatic Garden and Kyo Kaiseki Cuisine, Yakiniku, Nabe Cuisine - Isshin
水上庭園と京懐石・焼肉・鍋料理 一心
- Ichinomiya, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Nabe (hot pot) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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下田 心也Shinya Shimoda
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The third owner of the restaurant has been cherishing its tradition passed down from his grandfather
Born in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, in 1975. The predecessor of the current store was opened by his grandfather in 1971, and later, under his father, became the thriving Hida-gyu beef specialty store that it remains today. In the image of his grandfather and father, he grew up surrounded by both cooking and nature and later studied at the "kaiseki cuisine" (Japanese multicourse haute cuisine) restaurant Sueki. He then returned to his family at the age of 27 to further improve his skills. In 2015, he became company president. Currently, he is working hard every day along with the head chef to improve the experience of the restaurant's customers.
下田 心也Shinya Shimoda
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Teuchi Udon Kotobukian
手打うどん 寿庵
- Saitama City, Saitama
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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蓮見 壽Hisashi Hasumi
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A famous "udon critic" who became the owner of his own handmade udon restaurant.
Born on November 7th, 1952 in Saitama prefecture. As a boy, he "disliked" the udon made from dry noodles that was served at his home, and grew up to be a "udon critic." He was quite impressed after trying a package of "homemade wheat flour for udon" at the supermarket, and became addicting to making his own udon noodles. With over 10 years of udon critique under his belt, he was then able to not only converse with udon chefs he met in his travels as a customer, but as a fellow chef, enabling him to polish both his skills and tongue at the same time. Finally, he opened his own udon noodle restaurant in 2012.
蓮見 壽Hisashi Hasumi
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Tokyo Ebisu Kushitei Hakata Kooten
東京恵比寿 串亭 博多くうてん
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)
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藤瀬 誠也Seiya Fujise
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Seeking for his ideal world, he entered the cooking field.
His dream in his teens was to have a job with which he could create something. While working part time at [Mitsui Green Land] in his high school days, he found that working as a service staff was fun, and that a chef would be the ideal job to communicate with people while creating something. He trained hard at a renowned restaurant to learn the fundamentals as a chef, then entered a culinary school to deepen his knowledge of cooking. After graduating from the school, he actively worked an izakaya (Japanese pub) and Japanese restaurant, then entered the current restaurant.
藤瀬 誠也Seiya Fujise
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Niku Kappo Katsumata
肉割烹かつまた
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak
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芳賀 信彦Nobuhiko Haga
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Mr. Haga is an artisan chef of Japanese cuisine who appreciates all the people involved and strives to do his best every day.
He was born in 1983 in Miyagi. Since childhood, he has loved delicious food and cooking and entered the world of food at 18. After honing his skills at several famous restaurants, he became the head chef at Katsumata in June of 2023, where he tries not to be too assertive in his cooking. His motto is to spend every effort to bring out the best ingredients and make no compromises in preparation. He values "people" above all else, including his guests, and he never forgets to thank the people he works with and the producers who deliver the ingredients to him.
芳賀 信彦Nobuhiko Haga
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Oryori Yanagiya Nishiki
御料理 柳家 錦
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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林 薫Kaoru Hayashi
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He makes use of Japanese cooking techniques to create local cuisine at this famous restaurant.
Born In 1972 in Gifu. He is the second son of the owner of a famous fire-side grill restaurant [Oryori Yanagiya] in Mizunami, Gifu. After graduating from Tsuji cooking school in Osaka, he developed his skills at [Ajisai] in Kitashinchi. After devoting himself to Japanese restaurants in Nagoya and [Oryori Yanagiya], he became the manager of [Oryori Yanagiya Nishiki] in 2014 at its opening. In 2016, the restaurant moved to its current location.
林 薫Kaoru Hayashi
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Unagi Toku
うなぎ 徳
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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伊窪 純一郎Junichiro Ikubo
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A chef entered the cooking field by the influence of his father and is acrively working with his sparkling sense as a rookie.
He was born in 1992 in Kagoshima prefecture. He was attracted to cooking by the influence of his father who was sincerely working at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel. After graduating from high school, he learned the fundamentals of cooking working at an old-established restaurant serving Japanese and unagi (eel) cuisine in Nagoya. Based on such experience, he entered Toku Co., Ltd., where he currently cooks traditional eel cuisine with a sincere attitude, making full use of his innovative sense as a young chef who was born in the Heisei period.
伊窪 純一郎Junichiro Ikubo
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Ichifuku Makurazaki no Ajidokoro
一福 枕崎の味処
- Ibusuki/Makurazaki, Kagoshima
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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井上 常大Jodai Inoue
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He is the second generation preserving 60 years of traditional flavors
[Ichifuku - Makurazaki no Ajidokoro] was set up by Mr. Inoue's parents. Thanks to the support of their many customers, the restaurant has stayed open for 60 years. Mr. Inoue decided to become a chef in order to take over the restaurant. He works hard to preserve traditional flavors but also to generate new ideas for dishes.
井上 常大Jodai Inoue
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Shiki No Gochisou Mitsuiwa
四季のごちそう みつ岩
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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三ツ岩 昇Noboru Mitsuiwa
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A chef fascinated by Japanese cuisine who faces his ingredients sincerely with his rich knowledge
Chef Mitsuiwa was born on May 24th, 1956, and is from Takayama city in Gifu prefecture. He has been interested in cooking since childhood. He joined the Buddhist vegetarian cuisine restaurant Kakusho after graduating from school. He moved to Kyoto after this as a result of starting Japanese tea ceremony. He trained for about 5 and a half years at Kawakami in Gion. After gaining further experience at a Japanese style restaurant in Osaka and an eel restaurant in his hometown of Takayama, he opened Mitsuiwa at its present location in 1982 at age 26.
三ツ岩 昇Noboru Mitsuiwa
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Sushidokoro Yamamoto
鮨処 やま本
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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横田 駿Suguru Yokota
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Offering heartwarming hospitality with passion and skill, Mr. Yokota is a sushi chef aiming for the world.
He was born in 1995 in Osaka. Originally a rugby player, he met Sushidokoro Yamamoto's owner when he dreamed of living abroad. Fascinated by the words, "A sushi chef can work anywhere in the world," he became an apprentice in 2019. Steadily and diligently, he continues to hone his skills and never compromises, even in customer service. To see the glowing smiles of the guests in front of him, he sincerely cares for each one of them, providing courteous hospitality every day.
横田 駿Suguru Yokota
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Sushi no Jirocho
寿しの次郎長
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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勝野 良治Ryoji Katsuno
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This well-respected, skillful, and athletic chef comes from a family with three generations of chefs and connects customers to flavors with an 80-year history.
He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1974 into a sushi-making family. He was brought up playing in the kitchen. His grandfather bought him his own knife when he was in third grade at elementary school. This sparked a natural interest in cooking. As a student, he pursued athletics and even considered going to a sports college. However, he decided that he ought to follow in his father's footsteps and become a chef. He built up 17 years of experience at sushi shops and traditional Japanese restaurants in Fukuoka. Later, he took over at Sushi no Jirocho-the third generation of chefs from his family to work there-and has been there ever since. He is an instructor of the National Japanese Chefs' Association. He is also a lecturer in Japanese cuisine at Fukuoka School of Culinary Arts.
勝野 良治Ryoji Katsuno
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Sushi Yoshi
すし よし
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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西森 義幸NISHIMORI YOSHIYUKI
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The part-time job he had during high school led him to become a sushi chef, constantly striving to perfect the art of sushi making
He was born on October 6th, 1965, in Otaru City. Working part time during high school at a well-established sushi restaurant led him to pursue a career as a sushi chef. He continued to train at the same sushi restaurant after graduating from high school. After that he trained at several sushi restaurants, and also became a fisherman's apprentice in order to acquire skill in judging fish. He opened "Sushi Dokoro Yoshi" in 2005 near Sushiya Street in Otaru, where numerous sushi restaurants compete for customers. The sumptuous seafood dishes created by the owner, who has an exhaustive knowledge of seafood, bring in many people from great distances.
西森 義幸NISHIMORI YOSHIYUKI
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Sushi Shirahata
鮨 しらはた
- Matsushima, Miyagi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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白幡 邦友Kunitomo Shirahata
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Raised by parents running a sushi restaurant, naturally chose to become a sushi chef.
Born in Miyagi Prefecture, 1945. Parents ran a sushi restaurant and a fishmonger, naturally chose to become a sushi chef. After graduating from high school, trained at [Sushi Nakata] in the Imperial Hotel. Returns to his home province, continues to pursue the path of a Sushi craftsman. Puts heart and soul into imparting the joy of the seasonal tastes to the customers that choose this establishment out of the myriad of sushi restaurants around. The delicate craftsmanship has become popular with locals as well as people visiting for business or leisure in the Sendai area.
白幡 邦友Kunitomo Shirahata
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Sumibi Kushiyaki Ando
炭火串焼き あんど
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Chicken / Duck / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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峰 やすのぶYasunobu Mine
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A chef with a long career at French restaurants. Mr. Mine's strength is showing the appeal of various ingredients.
Mr. Mine works as a chef atSumibi Kushiyaki Ando. He has had a long career as a chef, mainly focused on French restaurants in Tokyo. While he primarily focuses on French food, he is also well-versed in Italian and other cuisines. He is not bound by food genre, and his strength shows the appeal of various ingredients.
峰 やすのぶYasunobu Mine
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