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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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Baniku to Kaki no Sousaku Bal motto.
馬肉と牡蠣の創作バル motto.
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Horse Meat / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Oyster
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高田 将規Masanori Takada
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Mr. Takada was influenced by his grandmother to pursue a career in food. He was exposed to many food cultures in Japan and abroad.
He was born in 1998 in Hyogo. Influenced by his grandmother, he aspired to become a chef. After graduating from Ecole Tsuji Osaka, he entered Tsuji Culinary Institute of France. Having experienced about a year of on-the-job training at a local restaurant in France, he entered the world of chefs, which he had longed to do since childhood. At the age of 22, he worked at an Italian restaurant in his hometown that served kiln-baked pizzas. Then, at the age of 24, he worked as a chef at a food stall that was the predecessor of the current restaurant, followed by becoming the chef at Motto., when it was reopened.
高田 将規Masanori Takada
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Shotaro
笑太郎
- Yodoyabashi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Soba (noodles)
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寺脇 拓Hiraku Terawaki
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Mr. Terawaki started his career in the food and beverage world at 17, building a wealth of experience along the way.
He was born in 1981 in Toyonaka, Osaka. He started his training as a chef at a sushi restaurant when he was 17. After working at a sushi restaurant for 9 years, he worked at a soba restaurant for 7 years. After years of gaining experience, he became independent at 34. In 2011, he opened Rakutaro as the owner. In December 2021, the restaurant was relocated, and he began a new restaurant, Shotaro. He personally selects seafood and other ingredients at the market, purchasing high-quality ingredients and always striving to provide guests with the most delicious meals.
寺脇 拓Hiraku Terawaki
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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金沢Kanazawa
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Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.
金沢Kanazawa
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Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko
焼き鳥と創作炭火焼 こここ
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken
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加藤 翔Sho Kato
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Charcoal grills connect people. Diverse experiences create a unique taste and sense of wonder.
Mr. Sho Kato was born in 1990 in Kyoto. After graduating high school, he started his culinary journey, gaining ten years of experience at a yakitori restaurant, Yakitori Daikichi. He then broadened his expertise by exploring various culinary fields, including ramen and yakiniku. In March 2024, he fulfilled his dream of opening his own yakitori restaurant, Sumibiyaki Koteppan Kiyamachi, in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. By November, he expanded with a second restaurant, Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko. As a chef-owner, he continually seeks to discover new culinary delights, drawing from his vast experiences and refined skills.
加藤 翔Sho Kato
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Kushi-no-Bo Sky Bld. branch
串の坊 スカイビル店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)
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西村 良平Ryohei Nishimura
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He has been working exclusively at [Kushi-no-Bo] as he first started as part-time worker, to become a real professional chef of deep-fried skewers.
He was born in 1973 in Hyogo prefecture. When he worked part-time at [Kushi-no-Bo] in Kitashinchi, he found the joy of cooking, and became a full-time employee to be a [real professional chef of deep-fried skewers]. He has been working for more than 20 years exclusively for cooking [deep-fried skewers] using seasonal ingredients, currently as a chef and the manager. He carefully prepares skewers one by one focusing on making a good balance between the ingredient and batter, while keeping the oil fresh for frying skewers. He keeps offering just-cooked hot skewers fried with exquisite timing to bring out the original savory taste of the ingredients with a crispy texture.
西村 良平Ryohei Nishimura
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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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Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5
恵美須商店 南2西5
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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増田 義昭Yoshiaki Masuda
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A manager who leads customers to a smile by paying attention to the space where they enjoy their meals.
Mr. Masuda was born in 1986 in Hokkaido. He was away from his home prefecture for 10 years but joined Ebisu Shoten after returning in 2017. Since 2022, he has worked as the restaurant manager at Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5. He serves dishes made with fresh Hokkaido ingredients and served with care, with the hope that customers will "enjoy Hokkaido's local cuisine." In addition, he values communication with guests that allows them to spend an enjoyable and comfortable time in a way that only izakaya bars can provide.
増田 義昭Yoshiaki Masuda
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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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Taruichi Shinjuku Main Branch
樽一 新宿本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whale Meat
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永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase
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Mr. Nagase wants his guests to enjoy the delicious whale dishes and Sake that only a specialty restaurant can offer.
He was born in 1986 in Tokyo. Grew up eating delicious food from a young age with a father who enjoyed cooking under the influence of his grandmother, who ran a diner. He was also impressed by the delicious taste of the excellent cuisine he ate at a sushi restaurant he visited with his father, and naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking when he was in junior high school. Entered Ecole Tsuji Tokyo, a culinary school. After graduation, he worked at Takegami in Akasaka for seven years and also honed his skills at other restaurants. After that, he worked for ten years at Sakamoto in Yotsuya. In 2024, he moved to Taruichi by chance, where he has worked ever since.
永瀬 英昭Hideaki Nagase
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INARI Izakaya
INARI 居酒屋
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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GION Yamaneko
GION 山根子
- Gion, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Ms. Izumi is the owner who proposes unique pairings based on her deep knowledge of sake.
She was born in Kyoto. Fascinated by the depth of sake, with its various flavors and aromas, she entered the restaurant business. In 2023, she opened GION Yamaneko as an owner. Since she is a sake expert and used to manage a shochu bar, she has extensive knowledge of pairing with food. She is also a certified senior koji (rice molt) specialist and is familiar with fermented foods, koji foods, and beverages, which is why she is planning to make homemade doburoku (unrefined sake) and amazake (sweet rice drink) at the bar.
泉 佳代子Kayoko Izumi
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Kushiyaki no Tatsumi
串焼きのたつみ
- Oita, Oita
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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高山 健一Kenichi Takayama
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Making use of kushiyaki (grilled skewers) techniques from Japanese cuisine, he aims for a new kushiyaki
He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture. Aspiring to become a chef because he had always loved eating, he started by training at several restaurants in Fukuoka Prefecture. Thinking that he wanted to use the techniques he learned for Japanese cuisine to arrange kushiyaki in a Japanese-style and create new types of kushiyaki, he joined Kushiyaki no Tatsumi. He now demonstrates his skills and technique on a daily basis at the newly-opened restaurant.
高山 健一Kenichi Takayama
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Kyonomachi Umeda Branch
京の町 梅田店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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松山 秀一Hidekazu Matsuyama
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If you forget your gratitude, you won't be able to meet delicious ingredients.
Mr. Matsuyama is from Osaka. He has been involved in cooking for 45 years and has gained experience in various genres and many cuisines such as Japanese, Western, and Italian. Now, he is working hard to provide dishes that will please his customers by utilizing his experience and repeating trial and error in creative cuisine based on Kyoto cuisine.
松山 秀一Hidekazu Matsuyama
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Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch
北海道酒場 北の家族 なんば千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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WASHOKU Seafood Ocean
WASHOKU 海の幸 おーしゃん
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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坂本 康太Kota Sakamoto
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Offering a novel setting for an uplifting experience.
While working as a stage actor in Tokyo, Mr. Sakamoto got the opportunity to work in a restaurant and moved to Hokkaido. He is now the manager of "WASHOKU Seafood Ocean", which opened on October 29, 2022. With the desire to "work related to people" and "to meet and talk to various people," he aims to create a comfortable restaurant for guests and staff.
坂本 康太Kota Sakamoto
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Sumibi Yakitori to Hakata Motsunabe Nagare Nishiki Main Branch
炭火焼き鳥と博多もつ鍋 ながれ 錦本店
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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寺口 真央Mao Teraguchi
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Ms. Teraguchi is creating a store with an attractive atmosphere that makes people want to stop by.
She was born in 1988 in Aichi. Her interest in cooking was developed by a restaurant manager she met in high school. At Nagare, she tries to preserve the human connection with the enjoyment of cooking, to prepare delicious food for her customers, and to make sure that they fill their hearts as well as their stomachs as they dine. She values the relationship between herself, cooking, and customers.
寺口 真央Mao Teraguchi
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Murakiya Hanare
村木屋はなれ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Mr. Hosaki explores delicious food and drinks to bring guests a new taste of izakaya enjoyment.
He was born in 1996 in Kanagawa. The manager of Murakiya Hanare. During his college years, his part-time job led him to discover the appeal of restaurants that bring people smiles and joy through food. After graduation, he worked for a company but left because of his strong desire to work in the restaurant business. He started training with the goal of "owning his own restaurant." Experienced in both cooking and customer service at the famous Murakiya main branch in Yokohama, he assumed his current position in August 2023, when the sister branch opened. He has entertained a wide range of guests with Hanare's unique cuisine and space.
保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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tsugumi
tsugumi つぐみ
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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木原 良尚Yoshinao Kihara
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Mr. Kihara proposes highly flexible menus based on his experience as a French chef.
He was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Began his career as a French chef at the age of 19. He has gained experience as a chef in Japan and abroad, including in Tokyo, Hokkaido, France, and Singapore. tsugumi is Mr. Kihara's third restaurant. While keeping a Japanese food base, he offers a highly flexible menu by combining elements of various genres, including his experience as a French chef.
木原 良尚Yoshinao Kihara
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Asuen-kataraidokoro Irori
明日への語らい処 囲炉裏
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Sake
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小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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His seasonal dishes bring a smile to your face. Mr. Kobayashi is a chef delivering heartwarming culinary experiences.
He was born in 1978 in Yamanashi. Since childhood, he has been interested in cooking and pursued becoming a chef, inspired by his admiration for the culinary world. Starting from local hotels in Yamanashi, he gained experience in various places. With a desire to cherish the relationships between people, he opened Irori. Pouring in the skills and passion cultivated through years of experience, he offers seasonal dishes that make the most of the season's ingredients. He diligently strives each day, welcoming visitors with a warm and friendly atmosphere, leaving smiles on their faces.
小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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