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HAKATAYA

HAKATA屋

  • Kumamoto, Kumamoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane

Serves menus to match Kumamoto's local sake, shochu, and a variety of other drinks.

Mr. Shirane was born in 1994 in Kumamoto. Based on Japanese cuisine, he also experienced Western cuisine. With experience in various culinary genres, he has expanded his repertoire while honing his skills as a chef. Currently working at HAKATAYA. He offers a wide variety of menu items to match the unique drinks, including Kumamoto's local sake, shochu selected by the shochu sommelier, and Kikuka wine.

白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane

Shellfish, Shrimp and Crab

貝と海老そして蟹

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Mediterranean

中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura

The Chef's Recommendations

The daily goal is to entertain and satisfy guests.

Mr. Nakamura was born in 1981 in Nagano. He aspired to become a chef in high school through a part-time job at a major restaurant chain. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he started his career as an Italian chef. After that, he experienced various genres, such as Spanish bars, and became independent in 2013. He and his wife keep the restaurant open today to entertain and satisfy guests.

中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura

Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya

すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶ めでたや

  • Asakusabashi, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine

一場 恵Megumi Ichiba

Moving from the apparel to the restaurant industry, Ms. Ichiba conveys the charms of her hometown, Gunma, through cuisine.

She was born in Gunma. Her customer service experience in the apparel industry led her to enter the world of service. At Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya, she introduces the fascinating culinary culture of various parts of Gunma Prefecture, focusing on Kusatsu, a local hot spring resort that is one of the most famous in Japan.

一場 恵Megumi Ichiba

Nikuko

肉幸

  • Hiroo, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak

島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada

The star chef presents blissful dishes using Kobe beef.

Mr. Shimada was born in 1975 in Tokyo. His parents were chefs, so he was familiar with cooking from an early age. He has led a meat restaurant that was awarded the Michelin star for eight consecutive years and has experience setting up overseas restaurants. He opened Nikuko with his skills of winning Michelin stars for eight straight years.

島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada

Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch

入船伊東駅前店

  • Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)

金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai

Pursuing sushi for 30 years.

Mr. Kanai was born in 1970 in Chiba. He trained for four years at a sushi restaurant in Aomori Prefecture and two years at a sushi restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. Then, he entered his current restaurant, Irifune. As a sushi chef at the branch for 19 years, he has served delicious fish daily. 

金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai

Sakanaya Soma Kurume Branch

さかな家そう馬 久留米店

  • Kurume, Fukuoka
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whisky

Sushi Mahoroba

寿司まほろば

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

村上 勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.

Mr. Murakami was born in 1961 in Shiga and is the head chef of Sushi Mahoroba. He began his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Shiga, where he honed his skills in Japanese cuisine before moving on to sushi. Following his studies at sushi restaurants in Shiga, Kyoto, and Tokyo, he learned the techniques and taste of Edo-mae sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he moved to Osaka, the capital of food, and worked at a sushi restaurant in the Minami district. Recognized for his talent, he assumed his current position when the restaurant opened in September 2023. He serves guests from Japan and abroad with his experience and skill regarding ingredients from various regions of Japan, as well as his friendly and warm hospitality.

村上 勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Sushi Fujiro

鮨 不二楼

  • Kayabacho, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa

Mr. Furukawa presents the one and only “New Edomae Sushi,” resulting from studies in Fukuoka and Tokyo.

He was born in 1983 in Fukuoka and is the head chef at Sushi Fujiro. In his late teens, he ate at the famous Fukuoka restaurant Yamanaka, and was truly impressed. He studied at a culinary school with a vision of working at Yamanaka and started working there after graduation. He trained hard studying Hakatamae Sushi. After moving to Tokyo and gaining experience at Edomae Sushi restaurants in Ginza and Roppongi, he connected with Mr. Muneshige Takatori, the general manager of Fujiro, and participated in the launch of the current restaurant. He has been in his current position since its founding in 2017.  He charms guests from Japan and overseas with his unique sushi that has a fusion of freshness and aging, Eastern and Western styles.

古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa

Sushi Umiji

寿司海路

  • Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)

角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou

Having honed his skills in the world of sushi, Mr. Kakutou is now making his sushi with the utmost care and attention to detail.

He was inspired to become a sushi chef by a visit to a sushi restaurant when he was a high school student, where he was fascinated by its chefs. His career as a sushi chef began in earnest when he entered a sushi restaurant as an apprentice. While learning traditional Japanese techniques, he always pursued new tastes by incorporating modern sensibilities. Since then, he has trained at various restaurants for over 25 years. In June 2023, he joined Sushi Umiji.

角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou

Matoi Ginza

まとい銀座

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine

的場 圭司Keiji Matoba

Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.

Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.

的場 圭司Keiji Matoba

wanogi

鮨和のぎ

  • Hiroo, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kyoto Cuisine

長田 了Ryo Osada

Mr. Osada is a master chef who, with the excitement of his childhood in his heart, creates sophisticated dishes steeped in tradition.

He was born in 1973 in Tokyo. As a child, he was impressed by his mother's cooking and developed a genuine curiosity about "how to make such delicious food." He studied at Nakamuraro and Wakuden, both long-established restaurants in Kyoto, where he mastered the art of tradition and innovation. After returning to his hometown, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Kagurazaka, where he deepened his skills and learned management know-how for the restaurant business. Based on this experience, he is pursuing cuisine that delivers excitement to visitors at Sushi Wa Nogi.

長田 了Ryo Osada

Miyagawacho Tensho

宮川町天匠

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

長谷川 隆次Ryuji Hasegawa

Mr. Hasegawa is an experienced chef who kept the taste of a long-established Japanese-style inn.

He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. A part-time job in high school led him to become a chef. He has been working at a Japanese restaurant since his early days and has honed his skills, mainly in Japanese cuisine. He has been working in Kyoto since the age of 22. He spent 20 years as a chef at Tempura Yoshikawa in Tominokoji, Kyoto, and was the head chef for 18 years, maintaining the restaurant's taste. After that, he became independent and opened Miyagawacho Tensho. 

長谷川 隆次Ryuji Hasegawa

Unagi Ryouri Unawa Izumi

うなぎ料理うな和泉

  • Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
  • Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)

加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato

Challenging the world of eel cuisine with a new heart as a chef.

Mr. Kato was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he entered Tsuji Culinary Institute Osaka with a deep passion for cooking. Then, he trained at a restaurant in Kurashiki through the introduction of Mr. Tamura, the executive chef of Japanese cuisine at Hotel New Otani Osaka. At Foresta Hills in Toyota City, he met Mr. Mizogami, whom he looks up to as his mentor. After working at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel for 19 years, he moved to Unawa Izumi in August 2023. He currently serves as the restaurant's manager.

加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato

Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto

近江懐石 清元

  • North Otsu, Shiga
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.

He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.

清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto

Hikizan

引算

  • Nagarekawa/Yagembori, Hiroshima
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki

Mr. Aoki delivers the best Japanese cuisine with his "Hikizan (subtraction)" cooking style, in which the deliciousness of seasonal ingredients shines through.

He was born in 1975 in Hiroshima. The owner of Hikizan. After training at a major restaurant in Hiroshima-shi, he produced a sake izakaya, Kokoroya, in Otemachi, the same city, and developed it into a popular restaurant. While cooking dishes that go well with alcohol, he realized the depth of Japanese cuisine again, so he honed his skills in authentic Japanese cuisine. In 2014, he gained the management rights of Kokoroya and became independent. As he operated the restaurant, he prepared to open a Japanese restaurant, and in April 2020, he opened his current restaurant. He entertains guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal Japanese cuisine that is skillfully prepared with the best of ingredients.

青木 伸一Shinichi Aoki

ZEN

ZEN 繕

  • Kusatsu, Gunma
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak

小田 和広Kazuhiro Oda

Mr. Oda started as a hotel chef and became a meat specialist.

He was born in 1993 in Ibaraki.  He started his career as a chef in his early 20s. Initially working as a Chinese chef in a major hotel, he spent his early years in training until his mid-twenties. After that, he turned to specializing in meat and has served many quality meats to his guests. He is currently the head chef at ZEN.

小田 和広Kazuhiro Oda

Ganso Kushi-shabu Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch

元祖串しゃぶ まつたけ 心斎橋店

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

Mr. Tanigawa learned the joys and rewards of the restaurant business from practical experience.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. Having originally started his career in a different industry than food and beverage, Mr. Tanigawa began his career as a chef in his mid-30s. Although he had no experience initially, he found enjoyment and satisfaction through working in restaurants and honed his skills. He is currently working as a chef at Matsutake Shinsaibashi Branch.

谷川 貴一Takakazu Tanigawa

Nihonbashi Kayabacho Sakaba Tototo

日本橋・茅場町酒場ととと

  • Kayabacho, Tokyo
  • Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Sake

原田 望Nozomi Harada

Ms. Harada honed her skills through Japanese food and Japanese cuisine.

She was born in Chiba. Having experience in several restaurants in Chiba Prefecture, she has honed her skills as a chef, mainly in Japanese cuisine. Currently, she works at Nihonbashi Kayabacho Sakaba Tototo. She utilizes the skills he has cultivated in the world of Japanese cuisine to convey the full appeal of quality ingredients.

原田 望Nozomi Harada

Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch

個室 和牛焼肉 吟 難波店

  • Namba, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Mr. Hirako works hard every day to serve delicious Yakiniku and create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. He was born in 1980 in Chiba. He has always enjoyed eating and talking to people. Having felt the appeal of work that lets him see guests' smiling faces, he entered the world of dining. While working at a Yakiniku restaurant, he met the president of his current company and changed his job. Currently, he displays his skills as the restaurant head of Koshitsu Wagyu Yakiniku Gin Namba Branch, a Wagyu beef BBQ restaurant with private rooms. He spends his days serving delicious Yakiniku and working hard to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

平子 貴利Takatoshi Hirako

Kawachi Kamo-ryori Kamosho

河内鴨料理 鴨匠

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Duck / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

津村  佳彦Yoshihiko Tsumura

Mr. Tsumura has always led the industry as the 5th generation of Tsumura Honten, a pioneer in the duck business.

In 1870, Tsumura Honten was founded in Matsubara-shi, Osaka, as a business specializing in duck hatching. In 1983, Tsumura established an integrated production system from hatching to breeding and butchering, and in 2001, the company branded its duck production as "Kawachi Duck." Mr. Tsumura became chairman of the Osaka Prefecture Livestock Breeders' Association Challenge Group in 2012, further strengthening his presence in the industry. The ducks were used as an ingredient at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019. He has continued to take on new challenges, including introducing frozen vending machines and completing a newly equipped chicken coop in 2022.

津村  佳彦Yoshihiko Tsumura

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