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Enman Izakaya Kougetsu
縁満居酒屋 皓月
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto
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With a passion for cooking and a desire to preserve his own style, Mr. Yamamoto opened his restaurant.
He was born in 1987 in Shiga. Having the pleasure of seeing his food appreciated, he chose the path of a chef. He studied the basics of Japanese cuisine at Tsuji Culinary Institute and honed his skills at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Arima View Hotel (now Arima Kirari). His experience as a head chef and store manager further deepened his skills and knowledge of Japanese cuisine. After 18 years of training, he opened Enman Izakaya Kougetsu in December 2023, wanting to cook freely. In addition to being a cook, he distributes cooking and game videos on the web.
山本 皓大Kodai Yamamoto
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Niku to Sakana no Kyomachi Koshitsu Konjakumonogatari Sakae Branch
肉ト魚ノ京町個室 今昔物語 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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Mr. Ito's extensive experience and solid skills are the foundation of the restaurant's flavor.
He was born in 1982 in Aichi. From a young age, he had a strong interest in making things and good food and chose to become a chef. At 25, he entered the Konjaku Monogatari Sakae Branch as an apprentice. After 12 years of rigorous training, he was promoted to sous chef at 32. Since then, he has continued to gain experience and skills and now boasts a career of more than 17 years as the head of the culinary department.
伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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Urayasu Kourai
浦安 幸来
- Urayasu, Chiba
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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With his childhood admiration for chefs, Mr. Arai is devoted to his culinary career.
He was born in 1973 in Nagano. As a child, his image of a chef was that of a quiet and diligent artisan. The way they beautifully filleted the fish looked cool and inspired him to enter the culinary world. He worked at the renowned Japanese restaurant Ginza Kitcho for 21 years, where he honed his skills in various aspects of Japanese cuisine, such as simmered and grilled dishes, and demonstrated his ability as a leader. In 2022, he became independent by opening Urayasu Kourai.
新井 規和Norikazu Arai
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Nihonshu to Obanzai no Kyosakaba Kensui Nishiki
日本酒とおばんざいの京酒場 けんすい錦
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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浅野 祐介Yusuke Asano
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Mr. Asano wants to enrich people's hearts and bring smiles to their faces with my dishes.
He was born in Kyoto. He has been familiar with Japanese food since childhood and loves to cook. Wanting to make people happy by making delicious food, he accumulated much experience and honed his skills at various restaurants. As a result, he was involved in Kensui Nishiki from the start-up and became its chef.
浅野 祐介Yusuke Asano
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DOMO DOMO Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Branch
DOMO DOMO 池袋東口店
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Pizza / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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アデイカリ スレスAdhikari Sless
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Mr. Sless presents a delightful and delicious time with lots to eat and drink.
He was born in Nepal and came to Japan with the dream of opening a restaurant there. In July 2023, he opened DOMO DOMO, offering dishes specialized in cheese and meat based on the concept of creating a restaurant that makes guests happy. He combines the unique tastes and techniques cultivated in his hometown to develop new dishes.
アデイカリ スレスAdhikari Sless
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Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki
あぐー豚しゃぶ居酒屋 はくりゅう 錦
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Okinawa Soba (noodles) / Okinawa Cuisine
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杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Mr. Sugisaki is a professional chef who continues to carefully express Japanese traditions with a quietly burning passion.
He was born in 1970 in Gifu. Although he chose the path of a chef on the advice of a relative, he was drawn to it and pursued a career in Japanese cuisine. After training at a famous restaurant in Kyoto, he honed his skills and sensibility while working as a chef at numerous restaurants. His experience and solid skills were highly evaluated, and he became the head chef at Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki. He is an artisan chef who carefully prepares each dish in a quiet manner. His hands produce superb cuisine, a harmony of Japanese tradition and modern sensibilities.
杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa
貝と炭火と日本酒 撓
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Mr. Murakami creates a time and space that can impress guests on their important day.
He was born in 1973 in Kanagawa. He began his apprenticeship at a part-time job at a kappo restaurant and started training in Japanese cuisine. He has worked as a head chef in the kitchens of a kappo ryokan inn and a hotel. In July 2019, he opened Kai to Sumibi to Nihonshu Tawawa in Tsuruya-cho, Yokohama. As the owner-chef, he welcomes a wide range of guests. His creed is "to provide guests with a time and space to feel as much impression as possible on their special day." With dishes that carefully draw out the charm of seasonal ingredients and heartwarming service, he serves various occasions.
村上 恒宏Tsunehiro Murakami
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Steak House Nakama
STEAK HOUSE NAKAMA
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / American / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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Nothing motivates him more than the kind words of a customer
Born in February of 1981, his journey to becoming a professional chef was ignited after witnessing his own food bring joy and delight to his friends’ faces. Today he works on developing new and original dishes for the restaurant’s menu that aim to go over and above their customers’ expectations.
菱田 和寛Kazuhiro Hishita
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The New World
ザ・ニューワールド
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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The owner-chef of The New World.
Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.
鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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Kappo Sakaba Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch
割烹酒場 みおつくし 天王寺店
- Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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田村 知之Tomoyuki Tamura
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Fascinated by delicious food, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef who could cook his own dishes.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He experienced a part-time job in a restaurant as a student, which sparked his interest in cooking. Started his professional career as a chef at Hanagoyomi in Swissôtel. After that, he moved to Kappo Ajisai and further honed his skills. In July 2022, he was offered a position at Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch and became the head chef.
田村 知之Tomoyuki Tamura
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Ippin Yakitori Kushikatsu Oden Taishu Izakaya Hirokatsu Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch
一品 焼鳥 串カツ おでん 大衆居酒屋 ひろかつ 渋谷道玄坂店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian cuisine.
Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he trained in various restaurant genres, such as Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major food and beverage chains. At KayaGroup, he studied under legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masaki and inherited the "Masaki-ryu" cooking style. Currently, he is also active in food and beverage management and as a food and beverage consultant, working with numerous companies to train young chefs.
小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Hikariya & yajimon
ひかりや＆yajimon
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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The global food culture Mr. Ishihara experienced as an athlete inspired him to pursue a food and beverage industry career.
He was born in 1972 in Ishikawa. Initially, he was a member of the Japanese national canoe freestyle team. While traveling around the world for about 20 years as an athlete, he enjoyed eating each country's cuisine. His turning point came in 2002 when he encountered Wiener Schnitzel (veal cutlet) in Austria. He decided to pursue a second career in the restaurant industry to convey the appeal of the dish in Japan. He currently demonstrates his culinary skills as both the owner and chef.
石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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Hakodate Kaisen Izakaya Yan-shugyoba Nidaime Shoueimaru
函館海鮮居酒屋 ヤン衆漁場二代目昌栄丸
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Mr. Maeda takes pride in freshly caught local fish and devotes his life to providing delicious beach cuisine.
He was born in 1958 in Hokkaido. Growing up watching his father, a fisherman, he also engaged in fishing in Hokkaido aboard the fishing boat Shoueimaru. His father founded a restaurant in Hakodate, hoping to serve local fresh fish dishes. Inspired by that, he became fascinated with the work of a chef and opened his restaurant in Goryokaku, Hakodate, in 1994 under the name "Nidaime (second generation)." Since then, he has devoted himself to purchasing in Minami-Kayabe, maintaining fish in the fish tank, and his knife-handling skills. The restaurant moved to Matsukaze-cho in 2016. His signature beach cuisine and cool hospitality attract locals and tourists.
前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Zenseki Koshitsu Izakaya Kyushu Washoku HASSHU Nakasu Branch
全席個室居酒屋 九州和食 八州 中洲店
- Nakasu, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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塩田 頼己Rai Shiota
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Mr. Shiota is a young, talented manager who brings a fresh breeze to Nakasu's nightlife.
He was born in 2000 in Fukuoka. After starting as a part-time worker, he joined the company as a full-time employee because he enjoyed serving customers. After two years of training at a long-established yakitori restaurant in Itoshima City, he gained further experience at a sister restaurant, Hasshu Hakata Station Chikushiguchi Branch. Afterward, he was appointed the newly opened Hasshu Nakasu Branch manager. Despite his relatively short career, he has already proven to have a high potential, earning recognition for significantly increasing sales and receiving company awards. He is considered a rising star in the company.
塩田 頼己Rai Shiota
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RAIZU SAKABA
らいず酒場
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Okinawa Cuisine / Highball
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砂川 大志Taishi Sunagawa
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Mr. Sunagawa is the beloved owner of Raizu Sakaba.
He was born in 1992 in Okinawa. Since the age of 18, He has honed his culinary skills in the kitchen. With experience in various genres, including yakiniku and Western dining, he is now thriving as a chef at RAIZU SAKABA. He is well-loved by people as the head of Raizu Sakaba, which offers a wide variety of menu items from skewers to a la carte dishes and recommended sake, plus at-home hospitality.
砂川 大志Taishi Sunagawa
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Ajinosato Bandai
味の里ばんだい
- Yamagata, Yamagata
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Introducing the taste of Yamagata and the fun of Robatayaki.
Mr. Sakai was born in 1978 in Yamagata. After working as a company employee in the Kanto region, he returned to his hometown at 24. Since then, he has been running Ajinosato Bandai with his parents. In 2021, his idea redesigned the Robata (fireside) to its current form. Until then, chefs used to cook sitting down, but he changed to a standing style of grilling to be able to move aggressively. The distance to the guests is closer, giving the restaurant a more "entertaining" robatayaki atmosphere.
酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Hakata Mata
博多 又
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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松永 啓介Keisuke Matsunaga
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Providing dishes that are carefully prepared with ingredients and presentation to offer more impressions than expected.
Mr. Matsunaga was born in Kumamoto in 2000. Working as a chef since his teenage to gain lots of experience. He has been focusing on Japanese cuisine, mainly seafood, and brushing up his skills as a chef in various restaurants in the Hakata area. Currently working as a head chef in Hakata Mata. He dedicates himself to delivering a dining experience that exceeds the expectations of the customers, paying special attention to the presentation as well as the ingredients for the dishes.
松永 啓介Keisuke Matsunaga
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Minami Aoyama Hifumi
南青山 ひふみ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.
加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Niku to Kaisen Grill Pastan Tenmonkan Branch
肉と海鮮グリル パスタン 天文館店
- Tenmonkan/Bayside, Kagoshima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Steak / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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徳田 康介Kosuke Tokuda
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Mr. Tokuda wants guests to enjoy sophisticated cuisine through the proud meat and fish.
He was born in Kagoshima. He aspires to become a chef because he is attracted to the depth of cooking, where the techniques become more refined and mature as he gets older and more experienced. After training at an izakaya in Nara for ten years and experiencing at the Pastan Main Branch in Amami Oshima for one year, he became the head chef of the Pastan Tenmonkan Branch in 2018. "We have strict hygiene measures to ensure that our customers enjoy their food, and we always maintain and preserve our ingredients and utensils to offer the finest quality," he says.
徳田 康介Kosuke Tokuda
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Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch
串かつ酒場 ひろかつ 上野アメ横店
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian cuisine.
Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he trained in various restaurant genres, such as Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major food and beverage chains. At KayaGroup, he studied under legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masaki and inherited the "Masaki-ryu" cooking style. Currently, he is also active in food and beverage management and as a food and beverage consultant, working with numerous companies to train young chefs.
小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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