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kappou Hashi
kappou 箸
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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佐々木 裕輔Yusuke Sasaki
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The experiences that Mr. Sasaki has carefully crafted over time create dishes that touch the heart.
He was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. He developed his skills at the renowned establishments of Miyagawa Honten and Fukutei, becoming a true talent with a solid foundation in tradition and a modern sensibility. Serving as head chef at a related izakaya, he consistently impressed his guests' palates. In November 2024, he joined Kappou Hashi. His meticulous craftsmanship and genuine character come through in his cuisine. His dishes are sure to leave a lasting impression on both the taste buds and in memory.
佐々木 裕輔Yusuke Sasaki
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Ebisu Shoten Minami 4 Nishi 3
恵美須商店 南4西3
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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齋藤 力虎Taiga Saito
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Mr. Saito has a passionate and curious mind for food. A young chef who manages a lively restaurant.
He was born in 1998 in Hokkaido. Having worked in restaurants with chefs in various genres, such as Chinese, Japanese, French, and Italian, he has learned varied food knowledge and techniques. That led him to feel the joy of cooking, and he started walking the path of cuisine. He also has experience working as a manager in a yakitori grilled chicken restaurant. With the motto "taking good care of employees leads to good customer service," he tries to create a restaurant where employees and customers can feel comfortable.
齋藤 力虎Taiga Saito
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Shima ShabuShabu NAKAMA
島しゃぶしゃぶNAKAMA
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Okinawa Cuisine / Awamori
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黒川 宰Tsukasa Kurokawa
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Mr. Kurokawa is a wandering chef who travels the world.
Since his family is a farmer, food ingredients have been a familiar part of his life since he was a child, and he inevitably turned to the food industry. Following experience at famous hotels and high-end restaurants in Tokyo, his field expanded to the world. He became a certified chef for the official residence and further honed his skills in Africa and Guam. And now he is in Okinawa. In Okinawa, known as a treasure house of food ingredients, he provides his customers with food memories by adding the experience he gained from around the world without destroying the unique food culture.
黒川 宰Tsukasa Kurokawa
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Kachaguriya
かちゃぐり屋
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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加藤 旭敏Akitoshi Kato
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Mr. Kato's approach is to prepare each dish, emphasizing creativity carefully.
He was born in Aichi. Since childhood, he has been familiar with cooking and confectionery making. During his school years, he worked part-time in restaurants for four years, developing practical skills and a deep understanding of food ingredients. After graduation, he worked at the Nagoya Kanko Hotel for 5 years, where he acquired the fundamentals of Western-style cooking techniques and service. At the age of 29, he opened his own Teppanyaki restaurant, Kachaguriya, taking advantage of his experience and unique ideas. Since then, he has been exploring new cuisines every day for 31 years.
加藤 旭敏Akitoshi Kato
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Shokusai Izakaya Enishi
食彩居酒屋 縁
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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宮崎 駿Syun Miyazaki
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Mr. Miyazaki realized his dream of having "his own restaurant" to make people smile with his cooking.
He was born in 1994 in Toyama Prefecture. He always enjoyed making others happy through food, became a police officer after graduating from school, and worked at a local police box in Toyama. Later, he encountered the world of Japanese cuisine and decided to pursue his dream of owning a restaurant where he could make people smile with his cooking. He trained at a long-established traditional restaurant in Kanazawa, honing his culinary skills. After gaining experience as a traveling chef, he achieved his long-held dream and opened his own restaurant, Shokusai Izakaya Enishi, in November 2022.
宮崎 駿Syun Miyazaki
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Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch
くれおーる道頓堀店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Takoyaki (octopus balls)
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中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara
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Being told that the food he cooked was "delicious" was Mr. Nakahara's start.
He was born in 1973 in Toyama. In his part-time job as a student, he was told that the food he made was "delicious." That experience inspired him to decide to become a chef in the future. After graduating high school, he entered the culinary world and began training. He honed his skills at Ginza Aster and other yakiniku restaurants. He joined Creo-ru Corporation in 2012. Currently, he is working as a chef at Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch.
中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara
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Hidatakayama Hida-Gyu Kyodo-ryori Shusai
飛騨高山 飛騨牛 郷土料理 酒菜
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Local Japanese Cuisine
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重森Shigemori
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Cooking as a chance to bring happiness and joy to others
The chef has always truly loved cooking. Hearing customers say, "It was delicious! Thank you," is a continuous source of inspiration through which she wants to stir emotions in many people with her work. Through that desire, she strives to provide happiness, fascination, and hospitality to visitors, allowing them to enjoy the local cuisine that is unique to Hidatakayama.
重森Shigemori
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Izakaya Samurai
居酒屋 さむらい
- Okinawa/Uruma, Okinawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Awamori
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當銘 斉悠Seiyu Toume
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Mr. Toume is a chef who offers a diverse menu to celebrate various food cultures.
As a chef at Izakaya Samurai, he contributes to the diverse menu offerings, featuring Miyazaki and Okinawa's culinary traditions. Ryukyu Izakaya Samurai, a long-time favorite in the heart of downtown Okinawa City, continues to operate today after undergoing renovations.
當銘 斉悠Seiyu Toume
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Niku Kappou Tsubomi ~hanatale~
肉割烹 蕾 〜hanatale〜
- Takasaki, Gunma
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長谷川 和臣Kazuomi Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa loves to cook and loves it even more when the people who eat it smile and are happy.
He was born in 1984 in Gunma. Cooking is his passion, and he has trained and studied in various fields, including a restaurant that serves live fish from a fish tank and a Western-style restaurant. He honed his Japanese cooking skills by working as a chef at the counter of a Japanese restaurant from age 23 and opened hanatale in July 2017, serving as the owner-chef. His goal is to become an all-around chef who not only serves delicious food but also pays attention to ingredients and cooking methods and treats customers first and foremost.
長谷川 和臣Kazuomi Hasegawa
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Toriya Otori
鶏屋 鳳
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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八木 裕史Hirofumi Yagi
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A chef with passion entered the cooking field to realize his dream since he was young.
He was born in June 1973 in Hokkaido. He wanted to be a chef since he was young, as he liked to please people with his food. To realize this dream, he entered the restaurant industry. While operating a bar and serving alcohol and delicious food there, he started thinking about opening a restaurant specializing in chicken, and the thought got stronger. In 2008, being fully prepared, he opened [Toriya Otori]. This restaurant has become popular serving delicious chicken dishes elaborated in their own ways, and many guests return as repeaters. He is always searching for dishes that the guests will become addicted to.
八木 裕史Hirofumi Yagi
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Hokkai Monja × Teppanyaki KIBORI Shinjuku
北海もんじゃ×鉄板焼き KIBORI 新宿
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Hokkaido Cuisine / Craft Beer
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Yakigai Akoya
焼貝 あこや
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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伊藤 祐介Yusuke Ito
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Authentic skills learned from Japanese cuisine highlighting shellfish taste.
He was born in 1982 in Oita prefecture. Soon after graduating high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his apprenticeship of Japanese cuisine at a mizutaki hotpot restaurant in Shinjuku. When he was just about to demonstrate his talent, he fell in love with [Abusan]. After 6 years as a repeat customer, he became a pupil of the owner, Mr. Zenkei Nobeta, a leading expert of shellfish cuisine. Acquiring the in-depth skill and the knowledge of shellfish cooking in 3 years, he became the chef of the new restaurant [Akoya] at the end of 2013. His outstanding skill catapulted the restaurant to the top.
伊藤 祐介Yusuke Ito
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Koshitsu Niku Kappo KATANA Namba Branch
個室 肉割烹 KATANA 難波店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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平田 友美Tomomi Hirata
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Since childhood, Ms. Hirata has been interested in cooking and joined KATANA part-time during high school.
She was born in 2002 in Fukuoka. Since a young age, she has been interested in cooking and started working part-time at KATANA during high school. She was in the culinary course at high school and was also in charge of cooking at the restaurant. After graduating from culinary school, she became a full-time employee. She not only handles cooking but also works on menu development and more.
平田 友美Tomomi Hirata
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Hakodate Marukan Gyogyobu Umigaki Main Branch
はこだてマルカン漁業部 海がき 本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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前田 秀春Hideharu Maeda
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After working as a fisherman, Mr. Maeda became independent and now offers the fisherman's Makanai menu at his izakaya.
He was born in 1956 in Hokkaido. Since childhood, he had been on board his family's boat, which is a fishing business. During the 10 years he helped in the family business, he made lunch boxes and makanai (meals for the crew). After working as a fisherman, he began training as a chef at a skewer restaurant in Yokohama. Finding it rewarding to see guests happy when he served fish dishes, he returned to Hakodate to start his own business. His fisherman's makanai menu such as "Chanchan-yaki (grilled fish and vegetables with miso)," "Burikama (grilled yellowtail collar)," and "Jaga-bata shiokara (potatoes with butter and salted squid guts)" are very popular.
前田 秀春Hideharu Maeda
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Hozukiya
ほおずきや
- Ariake, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Unagi (eel)
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笠原 佑太Yuta Kasahara
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''Food has the power to bring joy to people.'' Admiring the work of chefs, Mr. Kasahara started pursuing a career in the culinary arts.
He was born in 1991 in Ibaraki. His decision to become a chef was made during his student days after watching media that focused on the lives of culinary professionals. Believing in the power of food to make people smile and wanting to bring smiles to faces through his own cooking, he joined his current company. Since then, he has built his career as a chef at various restaurants, including Hozukiya. Cherishing the initial belief that food has the power to bring joy to people, he approaches cooking every day with this in mind.
笠原 佑太Yuta Kasahara
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Fukusho
ふく匠
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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村田Murata
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Offers "a little bit better" at an affordable price, providing luxury for adults.
Ms. Murata is the Fukusho sub-leader, heading up the service staff. Fukusho offers a special dining experience in a corner of Ginza, including grilled blowfish, a rare dish in the Kanto area, and suppon nabe (hot pot with softshell turtle), which is not something commonly seen in everyday life. While the price range is reasonable, she and the restaurant provide guests with a luxurious time to enjoy "something a little good" with ease, keeping careful attention to service and space creation.
村田Murata
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Kushitei
串亭
- Koriyama/Shirakawa, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Pasta
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真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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From when he first started cooking during his student years, he has continued single-mindedly down a culinary path
He was born in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture on December 29, 1958. From when he was a student, he learned how to cook with what he had available. After that, he apprenticed at places such as hotel restaurants specializing in Western cuisine and restaurants in his hometown. He has worked at [Kushitei] from 2008 to the present.
真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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Ginza Mitsuyoshi Restaurant
銀座 光よし
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Unagi (eel) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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井川 光由Mitsuyoshi Igawa
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With his father's encouragement, Mr. Igawa decided to become a chef when he was a high school student.
He was born in 1984 in Tokyo. With his father's encouragement, he decided to become a chef as a high school student. He went to a culinary school and became a chef after graduation. After studying Kyoto cuisine at Kyokaiseki Minokichi for eight years, he left the company and entered a different business field. Four years later, he returned to the culinary industry to help at a friend's Kushiage restaurant, Choeat. In 2022, he became independent and opened Ginza Mitsuyoshi. Every day, he serves excellent dishes based on delicate Kyoto cuisine.
井川 光由Mitsuyoshi Igawa
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Funachu Asakusa-hanakawado Branch
鮒忠 浅草花川戸店
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Unagi (eel)
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瀬谷 重勝 Shigekatsu Seya
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As he built his career, Mr. Seya chose to become a professional chef to utilize the skills and sensitivities he had cultivated.
He was born in 1976 in Chiba. When he was in high school, he worked part-time at Funachu, which led him to pursue a career as a chef. At first, it was just a job, but as he learned culinary skills, he became fascinated with the depth of cooking, and 30 years passed. Currently, he is fully demonstrating his experience and passion at the Funachu Asakusa-hanakawado branch, which opened in May 2018.
瀬谷 重勝 Shigekatsu Seya
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Nishiazabu Maruoro
西麻布 まるおーろ
- Shinanomachi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Oden / Sake
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横田 飛海Asuma Yokota
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Offering Japanese dishes made with youthful enthusiasm and genuine sincerity.
Mr. Yokota was born in 2002 in Mie. His part-time job at a local Japanese izakaya inspired him to pursue a career in cooking. Driven by the joy of hearing customers say "delicious," he moved to Tokyo to refine his skills, aiming to create even more delightful dishes. Gaining experience on the new stage in Tokyo, he faces his knife earnestly each day. His calm smile, sincerity, and meticulous craftsmanship in each dish indicate his bright future as a chef.
横田 飛海Asuma Yokota
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