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Sushi to Baniku Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri Bettei

寿司と馬肉おやじ最後の握り別邸

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Horse Meat

梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara

Mr. Kajiwara is an experienced chef who presents various dishes; he started his career in Japanese cuisine out of admiration.

He was born in 1978 in Oita. From a young age, he enjoyed cooking and strongly admired chefs. Began his culinary career at a local restaurant at the age of 18. Later, he moved to Kyoto for further studies at age 20, dedicating three years to honing his skills at a Japanese restaurant. Subsequently, he relocated to Osaka, working at Japanese and sushi establishments. In the summer of 2022, he joined And I company. 

梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara

Shimbashi Ren / SAKE STAND R

新ばし煉 / SAKE STAND R

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

金内 健一Kenichi Kanauchi

Mr.Kanauchi cooks dishes that respect the ingredients and fascinate everyone who eats them.

In the unique customs of the artisan world, he earnestly learns Japanese cooking duties. While preserving traditional dishes and tackling new challenges, he strives daily with the motto of "providing dishes that impress our customers". After training at "Nadaman", he gained experience at restaurants in Tokyo and returned to his hometown Sendai. Afterward, he traveled to seven countries overseas and was involved in openings of five-star hotels and street-level stores. Based on the skills and sensibilities cultivated so far, he joined [Shinbashi Refined / SAKE STAND R] in October 2024.

金内 健一Kenichi Kanauchi

Shabu-shabu Temujin

しゃぶしゃぶテムジン

  • Hakodate, Hokkaido
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)

村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka

Utilizing the experience and knowledge he has cultivated, Mr. Muraoka proposes a new way to enjoy meat.

He was born on January 29, 1989 in Hokkaido. To follow in his father's footsteps, who took charge at Jingisukan Temujin, he decided to take on the challenge of managing a restaurant. He moved to Tokyo in his early 20s and gained experience in a variety of restaurants, including izakaya (Japanese-style pub), ramen, and yakiniku restaurant, and acquired management know-how. While respecting the flavors and traditions established by his father, he has forged his own path, opened Shabu-shabu Temujin in Hakodate on April 25, 2024, at Hakobiva in front of Hakodate Station, in addition to the Jingisukan restaurant.

村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka

Sushi Renma

鮨練磨

  • Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi

宇江城 喜尊Yoshitaka Ueshiro

To be involved in the culinary business, Mr. Ueshiro has honed his skills as an artisan.

Mr. Ueshiro was born in 1991 in Okinawa. Wishing to get involved in the culinary business, he started to take a path of Sushi and Japanese cuisine. He started his professional career at a restaurant, Teppen. Then, he gained more experience at Sushi Kawagoe, a famous Edomae Sushi Restaurant in Naha City. With a desire to further master the art of sushi, he joined Sushi Renma in 2020. He works as a Sushi head chef and keeps refining his skills.

宇江城 喜尊Yoshitaka Ueshiro

Shabu Shabu Kumeya

しゃぶしゃぶ久米家

  • Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)

新城 宗朋Munetomo Shinjo

Mr. Shinjo was attracted to a cooking career that could bring people happiness.

From a love of eating delicious food and an interest in cuisine, he aspired to work in the food and beverage industry. Currently, he holds the position of Representative Director at several restaurants in Okinawa, including Kumeya. He provides delicious dishes in each of these restaurants featuring carefully selected meats, delighting many people.

新城 宗朋Munetomo Shinjo

Eel Naruse Hachioji store

鰻の成瀬 八王子店

  • Hachioji, Tokyo
  • Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)

佐々木 涼太Ryota Sasaki

Aiming to create a comfortable and enjoyable space for all visitors.

After graduating from university, Mr. Sasaki joined Unagi no Naruse through a connection with the owner of the Nerima branch. As manager of the Hachioji branch, which opened on August 12, 2023, he is responsible for its operation. Aiming to make a restaurant in his own way, he always pursues service from the guest's viewpoint. With careful attention to detail and warm-hearted customer service, he has become a trusted presence in the community.

佐々木 涼太Ryota Sasaki

Ginza Mochifuji

銀座もちふじ

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)

黒須 法明Noriaki Kurosu

With his training at famous restaurants and unique philosophy, Mr. Kurosu weaves a new food story in Ginza.

He was born in 1973 in Ibaraki. On the recommendation of his teacher at the cooking course at Utsunomiya Junior College Attached High School, he trained at famous restaurants such as Ginza Kyubey Hotel Okura Branch, Nogizaka Kamiya, and Ginza Rin. After that, he struck out on his own and opened Ginza Kurosu. After six years of operating that restaurant, he newly opened Ginza Mochifuji in February 2024. Besides improving himself as a chef, he has also studied economics in Keio University's Correspondence Course and is seeking initiatives to reduce food loss and business-related waste.

黒須 法明Noriaki Kurosu

Sushi Shinkai

鮨 信海

  • Akasaka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake

小池 晃賢Akinori Koike

Dedicated solely to sushi and Japanese cuisine. Producing delicious side dishes and nigiri with skillful and careful work.

Mr. Koike was born in 1975 in Shizuoka. He is a head chef at Sushi Shinkai. Growing up in the coastal city of Numazu, a seafood paradise, he has enjoyed a wide array of fish since childhood. Started his career in the Japanese cuisine restaurant of a high-class hotel in his hometown, he learned the techniques and nuances of Japanese cooking. In addition, attracted by the depth of sushi, he gained experience under a trusted master sushi chef and also worked in a sushi restaurant. Later, he got a connection with the current restaurant, which originated in Shizuoka, and took his current position at the opening in June 2023. Since then, he has been dedicated to offering genuine flavors in a warm and welcoming environment at affordable prices.

小池 晃賢Akinori Koike

Sotoroku

十十六 (そとろく)

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Soba (noodles)

荒川 正敏Masatoshi Arakawa

Grown up with appreciating the fact his service and dishes please his guests

Mr. Arakawa was born in 1968 in Hokkaido. His family was running a restaurant, so he grew up experiencing the great feeling of being appreciated by the guests for service and the food. After working actively at [Prince hotel] for 6 years, and also at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, he entered Stillfoods inc. He succeeded  at various restaurants such as a French restaurant, Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Korea restaurant, and teppanyaki restaurant. Presently he demonstrates his skills at [Sotoroku].

荒川 正敏Masatoshi Arakawa

Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki

浅草 GYUUNA やどき

  • Asakusa, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Gyutan (beef tongue)

松本 彪雅Hyoga Matsumoto

Mr. Matsumoto's goal is to make the restaurant a place where guests can experience the essence of Japanese spirit along with Asakusa's culture.

He has been demonstrating his skills as the head chef at Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki, which opened on July 14, 2024. The restaurant's concept is "a restful space like an inn and authentic Japanese cuisine." He pursues heartwarming cuisine using traditional techniques and Japan's rich bounty to create a Japanese restaurant unique to Asakusa.

松本 彪雅Hyoga Matsumoto

Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri

心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り

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

梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara

Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.

He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.

梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara

Sushi Senzu Osaka Station

鮨仙酢 本店 大阪駅前

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi

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

Kuromon Kuragin

黒門 蔵銀

  • Nipponbashi, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida

Respecting her mother's taste, Ms. Koshida, the manager, brings smiles to visitors' faces through food.

She was born in 1955 in Osaka. Wishing to make people smile with food, she entered the culinary world. Started professional career at a Japanese-style izakaya. Since then, she has made various dishes at Japanese Izakaya restaurants. In 2016, she joined Kuragin. After spending 7 years as the assistant manager of the restaurant, she became the manager of  Kuromon Kuragin, which opened in 2023. With the experience and skills she has cultivated, she works hard every day at the new restaurant.

越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida

Unagi no Naruse Morioka Branch

鰻の成瀬 盛岡店

  • Morioka, Iwate
  • Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel)

齋藤 翔Sho Saito

To be a part of customers' everyday life, not just for special occasion meals.

Mr. Saito was born in 1993 in Iwate. Starting as a part-time job, he gained experience in kitchen and service work at a restaurant. On May 25, 2024, he became the manager with the opening of Unagi no Naruse Morioka Branch. It is a rare eel specialty restaurant in the area serving delicious eel in a relaxed atmosphere. To make eel, a typical "special occasion meal," more familiar to local residents, he continues to operate the restaurant daily, placing importance on the relationship with customers.

齋藤 翔Sho Saito

Maruya Honten Meieki 3-chome Branch

まるや本店 名駅3丁目店

  • Nagoya Station, Aichi
  • Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel)

坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto

Ms. Sakamoto has dedicated herself to honing her skills as a cook and continues to pursue the essence of Japanese cuisine.

She has loved cooking since she was a child and joined Maruya Honten upon graduation from high school. While learning the basics of Japanese cuisine, she made her way to becoming an eel chef. She has experience in most of the restaurant's branches and is now the head chef. With her many years of experience, she works daily to satisfy her guests further.

坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto

Tagoto Kouetsuho Keio Department Store Branch

田ごと 光悦舗 京王百貨店新宿店

  • Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine

幣原 幸秀Yukihide Shidehara

Mr. Shidehara entered the world of Japanese and Kyoto cuisine out of a longing for a career as a chef.

He was born in 1968 in Tokyo. With a yearning to become a craftsman, he decided to become a chef, a more familiar artisan. He began his training at a kappo restaurant in Ginza. In 1990, he obtained a chef's license. After three years of training at Ginza's Ryotei restaurant "Kanetanaka," he was transferred to its Hong Kong branch in 1996, serving as sous chef. In 1998, he joined "Tagoto Koetsuho Keio Department Store Shinjuku," inspired by his desire to learn Kyoto cuisine at a well-established restaurant and the passion of the manager at the time. In 2017, he became the head chef of the restaurant.

幣原 幸秀Yukihide Shidehara

Miracle Yukiya

味楽屡 ゆきや

  • Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
  • Japanese,Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles) / Curry

齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito

Mr. Saito is pouring his passion into developing safe, healthy food that also accommodates allergies and religious beliefs.

Mr. Saito was born in 1954 in Hokkaido. Losing his mother because of her cancer increased his knowledge about nutrition and oriental medicine. After working for a large agricultural material manufacturer, he became a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad for Niseko town in 2011. In November 2012, he established Niseko Food Commission Workers Collective, which makes and sells products made from rice flour from Niseko. Next month, he opened Miracle Yukiya. He serves safe, healthy, and tasty dishes to give guests a "fun experience having dishes together at the same table."

齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito

Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch

寿司 はせ川 西麻布店

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake

黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.

Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.

黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka

Oniwasoto Fukuwauchi

鬼はそと 福はうち

  • Sumikawa/Makomanai/Moiwa, Hokkaido
  • Udon (noodles),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Curry Udon (noodles)

安藤 殉司Junji Ando

Aiming to be a chef who can be familiar with both cooking and guest service.

Mr. Ando was born in 1967 in Hokkaido. Wanting to be able to serve both customers and cook, he began working in a hotel restaurant where he could also serve as a waiter. He devoted himself to his daily training, studying cooking in the kitchen and developing a spirit of hospitality in the hall. After that, he moved to a Yakiniku restaurant, where he gained experience to become a meat expert. In 2003, he moved to an affiliated restaurant, "Kaisen & Meat Steak Maruyama." Then, in 2013, he moved to "Oniwasoto Fukuwauchi" as the head chef.

安藤 殉司Junji Ando

Hakata Kawaya Kanazawa-katamachi Branch

博多かわ屋 金沢片町店

  • Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)

山津 和也Kazuya Yamazu

Always provides heartwarming customer service that is familiar to the guests.

Mr. Yamazu was born in 1990 in Ishikawa. His career as a chef began in his mid-twenties. Initially, he worked at a Japanese restaurant, where he acquired the know-how as a chef during his two years of service. After working at various places, including a yakiniku restaurant, he is currently the manager of the Hakata Kawaya Kanazawa-katamachi Branch. His policy is to provide heartwarming service that makes customers want to return.

山津 和也Kazuya Yamazu

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