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J'apprends
J'apprends
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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原 洋隆Hirotaka Hara
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In pursuit of authenticity, Mr. Hara's skills are cultivated by his extensive experience.
He was born in 1985 in Kanagawa and began cooking as a part-time job during his student years. Aspiring to be a "reliable person of substance," he decided to become a professional chef. After training at a prestigious French restaurant, he worked at several restaurants before honing his skills as a catering chef while working for an imported food supplier. He established his unique style at the French kappo restaurant Haramitsu, where he served as the manager. Currently, he is the chef at J'apprends.
原 洋隆Hirotaka Hara
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Tetue. ~classique et nature~
Tetue.〜classique et nature〜
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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小村 健次Kenji Omura
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Mr. Omura weaves the world of classic French cuisine inspired by both the classics and nature.
He was born in 1975 in Shimane. Growing up watching his parents running a small restaurant, he naturally became a chef. Influenced by his father's Japanese cuisine but admiring the chefs on cooking shows, he chose the path of French cuisine to see a different world. After gaining experience at several stores in Tokyo, he moved to France. After returning to Japan, he worked as a chef at famous restaurants such as AUX BACCHANALES and L'ARTEMIS. In 2017, he became independent. In 2021, the name of the restaurant changed to Tetue.~classique et nature~ and rebranded. He is also a certified sommelier.
小村 健次Kenji Omura
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Ristorante Tsurunosou
リストランテ 鶴ノ荘
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / Sake
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田原 聖凡Kiyochika Tahara
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Mr. Tahara creates innovative dishes that shine with his individuality while applying French and Japanese techniques.
He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he started his career at a French restaurant in a hotel. Then, he honed his Italian and French skills by working in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka. In his early 30s, he became independent and worked as an owner-chef for over 20 years at IL PAPPATORE in Hirao and GRAZIA in Nishi-Nakasu. In 2018, he became the chef of Ristorante Tsurunosou. His creative Italian cuisine mixed with Japanese elements has been highly evaluated.
田原 聖凡Kiyochika Tahara
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Higashiyama Garden
東山庭 Higashiyama Garden
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak
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石井 隆雄Takao Ishii
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Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.
He was born in January 1967 in Kyoto. Since elementary school, he has loved to stand in the kitchen and serve food to those around him to their delight. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Granvia Osaka Stream for 6 years, at the Westin Hotel Osaka for 9 years, and independently in Tokyo for 5 years, followed by 3 years at Granvia Kyoto and 3 years at L'Hôtel de Hiei. He has won many awards, including first prize at the 2009 National JR Hotel Group Culinary Competition. He has been charming guests with his refined taste and artful presentation.
石井 隆雄Takao Ishii
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rece
rece
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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渡辺 勉Tsutomu Watanabe
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Presents the dishes that resonate with the five senses, featuring Japanese seasonal ingredients, delicate artistry, and techniques developed in the authentic environment.
Mr. Watanabe was born in 1975 in Ibaraki. He is a chef of rece. He trained for seven years in Florence, a city in central Italy, under the renowned chef Mr. Daniele Pescatore, where he learned the traditional techniques of authentic cuisine and honed his unique sense of bringing out the best ingredients. After returning to Japan, he showcased his skills at Italian government-certified restaurants. Eventually, he got a connection with his current restaurant, where he has been working since its founding in 2019. His meticulous and precise cooking captivates guests with exquisite flavors, and his collaborations with the sommelier for wine pairings have also received high praise.
渡辺 勉Tsutomu Watanabe
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Wine Lounge & Restaurant Cepages
Wine Lounge & Restaurant Cepages
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Whisky
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GINZA FUJIMARU
GINZA FUJIMARU
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French
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藤丸 貴成Takanari Fujimaru
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Mr. Fujimaru wants guests to experience the performance in front of their eyes with all their senses.
He has been the head chef since the opening of GINZA FUJIMARU in 2019. He adds GINZA FUJIMARU's unique essence to each dish and expresses the inheritance of French culinary culture and respect for the ingredients. Every day, he cooks with the hope that his customers will enjoy the splendor and beauty of the ingredients and the harmony of ingredients from Japan, France, and other parts of the world.
藤丸 貴成Takanari Fujimaru
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Marconsorts +plus
マルコンソールプリュ
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, Mr. Yamamoto trained at a French restaurant in Tokyo.
He was born in 1987 in Fukui. He spent his childhood in Obama City, facing Wakasa Bay, where he felt close to fresh seafood. While standing in the kitchen at home for his working parents, he discovered the joy of cooking and went on to fisheries high school. After attending a vocational school to further study culinary skills, he trained at "Kitajimatei" and "Restaurant Sakaki" in Tokyo. Afterward, he relocated to Nagoya and continued to refine his skills at the bistro Innover. He now works at "Marconsorts +plus," valuing the charm of the ingredients.
山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Brasserie Potiron
Brasserie Potiron
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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萱澤 昌浩Masahiro Kayazawa
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Offering Western culinary techniques in a more casual setting.
Mr. Kayazawa was born in 1984 in Nara. After building a career as a chef in Tokyo and Osaka, he opened Brasserie Potiron. Mr. Kayazawa has studied Western cuisine, including French and Italian. As a place that allows diners to casually enjoy dishes that make the most of the skills he has cultivated, he continues to operate Brasserie Potiron.
萱澤 昌浩Masahiro Kayazawa
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Pizza Verde Matsumoto
Pizza Verde Matsumoto
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Neapolitan Pizza
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五味 靖夫Yasuo Gomi
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All of the experiences Mr. Gomi went through with pizza have led him to where he is today.
He was born in 1968 in Nagano. Initially, he worked as a pizza delivery staff member. Still, he was impressed by Neapolitan pizza made by professional pizza chefs in Italy and decided to be a pizza chef. After training, he has become one of the world's most respected pizza chef. Later, he honed his skills at specialty stores in Japan and also experienced mobile sales to connect with the needs of different regions. In 2015, he opened Pizza Verde Matsumoto as the culmination of his work. His whole experience with pizza has led him to become who he is today.
五味 靖夫Yasuo Gomi
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Sakura Cafe & Restaurant Ikebukuro
サクラカフェ＆レストラン池袋
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Bistro,Italian/French / Mediterranean / International/Fusion / Beer
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野原 隆代Takayo Nohara
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She naturally entered the cooking field as she was brought up in the environment where [creating things] was familiar.
She was born in Saitama prefecture. As her parents lived by making things, she was vaguely feeling that she would also have a job to create things, since she was a child. As her grandparents were farmers, she was always surrounded by fresh ingredients such as rice, vegetables, and eggs, and naturally entered the cooking field. After training for 7 years at a restaurant in Haneda Airport, which is operated by a trading company affiliated to an airline company, she entered [Sakura Cafe & Restaurant Ikebukuro].
野原 隆代Takayo Nohara
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BEEF KITCHEN STAND APA Hotel Kabukicho Tower Branch
ビーフキッチンスタンド アパホテル歌舞伎町タワー店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Bar,Italian/French / General / Steak / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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Niku Sakana Sai Murakami
肉 魚 菜 むらかみ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Kaiseki (course cuisine) / Wine
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村上 輝明Teruaki Murakami
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Proposing courses that bring out the individuality of each ingredient for each season.
Mr. Murakami was born in 1973 in Osaka. He has been working as a chef, mainly in the Kansai region. Primarily focusing on French cuisine, he also learned Italian and expanded his possibilities and range as a chef. Currently, Mr. Murakami serves as the restaurant's owner and chef. Based on his experience, he constantly interacts with seasonal ingredients, identifying the ideal cooking techniques for the day's selection, and captivating guests with his Omakase Course.
村上 輝明Teruaki Murakami
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Tomt cafe bistro bar
Tomt cafe bistro bar
- Minatomirai, Kanagawa
- Bistro,Italian/French / French / Italian / Coffee
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山田 祐太郎Yutaro Yamada
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Offering borderless deliciousness and energy based on French and Italian cuisine.
Mr. Yutaro Yamada was born in 1996 in Tokyo and is the chef of Tomt cafe bistro bar. Having enjoyed making things since childhood, he became fascinated with food through a part-time job in a restaurant and aspired to become a chef. He honed his skills in French cuisine at a high-class hotel in Marunouchi and an Italian restaurant specializing in handmade pasta. Throughout his career, he developed relationships with producers from various regions of Japan, exploring unique recipes that highlight the allure of ingredients. In November 2024, he assumed his current position at the opening of the restaurant. He serves a wide range of guests with his free-spirited cuisine.
山田 祐太郎Yutaro Yamada
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BARBARESCO 37
BARBARESCO 37
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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高橋 大樹Hiroki Takahashi
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A patissier-turned-chef, showing his excellent skills.
Mr. Takahashi was Born in 1987 in Chiba. He decided to become a patissier because he loved sweets since he was a child, and worked part-time at a restaurant during his high school days. While he was working at the [Hotel Francs] in charge of confectioneries, his interest in cooking grew bigger, and he changed his career as a chef for western cuisine. After having experience at Still Foods's [Ba-tsu] and [37 Steakhouse & Bar (Roppongi, Tokyo)], he is currently a chef at [BARBARESCO 37].
高橋 大樹Hiroki Takahashi
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Restaurant Shin
Restaurant 信
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Italian
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奥村 信宏Nobuhiro Okumura
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Mr. Okumura captivates people with his exquisite dishes, which are made using skills developed over many years of training.
He was born in 1969 in Shiga. As a child, he was inspired to become a chef by the owner of a sushi restaurant that his family frequently visited. He studied cooking in high school and at a culinary school before joining the Miyako Hotel in April 1989 as a pastry chef apprentice. Four years later, he transferred to the dining restaurant, where he trained as a chef for 15 years. Subsequently, he worked as a chef at a hotel restaurant in Kyoto and at renowned restaurants before going independent in July 2011, when he opened Restaurant Shin. He captivates many with his vibrant and exquisite French cuisine.
奥村 信宏Nobuhiro Okumura
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Bistro TOMO
ビストロ TOMO
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Bistro,Italian/French / General / Italian / Wine
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木下 智晴Tomoharu Kinoshita
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Became a chef after being approached by a friend's father.
Mr. Kinoshita was born in 1986 in Kanagawa. He has always loved fishing and started cooking the fish he caught when he was in first grade in elementary school. Later, while contemplating a career as a professional bowler, he was approached by his friend's father, who owned an Italian restaurant, which set him on the path to becoming a chef. After gaining experience at Italian and French restaurants such as Katsu's and Restaurant Ratatouille, he is currently working at Bistro TOMO.
木下 智晴Tomoharu Kinoshita
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EL Patio
EL Patio
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- Bar,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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崎浜 大史Motofumi Sakihama
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Loved to please people and was interested in cooking and serving guests.
Mr. Sakihama was born in 1988 in Okinawa. He has worked part-time at restaurants since he was a student because he liked to please people and was interested in cooking and serving them. In addition to serving customers, he also cooked for the restaurant and trained his cooking skills. Currently, he is the restaurant manager at EL Patio. The restaurant's specialty is pizza baked in the restaurant'sstone oven, and he says, "We offer the authentic taste of the real thing at a reasonable price.
崎浜 大史Motofumi Sakihama
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Gion Okumura
祇園おくむら
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / Kyoto Cuisine / French / Wine
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上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Dedicated to Okumura. Inheriting the tradition of French kaiseki and continuing to evolve.
Mr. Kamitsuji was born in 1980 in Kyoto. The head chef and manager of Gion Okumura. He began his training at age 20 when he got a chance to work with his current restaurant. He learned many aspects of Okumura style, a pioneer of "French Kaiseki," a fusion of French cuisine and Kyoto Kaiseki, including cooking techniques, taste, hospitality, and seasonal arrangements. After years of dedication and training, he assumed his current position in 2018. While preserving the traditions handed down by his predecessors, he also explores new directions by introducing more dishes using local ingredients, shaping a new chapter in the restaurant's history.
上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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L'Oiseau par Matsunaga
L'Oiseau par Matsunaga
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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松永 和之Kazuyuki Matsunaga
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With his extensive experience in Japan and overseas, Mr. Matsunaga delivers a relaxing time.
He was born in January 1976 and is a native of Yamaguchi. After graduating from school, he decided to enter the world of cooking and began his career in Osaka. During his seven and a half years at La Rochelle Minami Aoyama in Tokyo, he trained under Mr. Hiroyuki Sakai and Mr. Yoshiaki Ishii and then went to France afterward. For a total of 6 years, he further studied at various restaurants, including Régis Marcon and Le Neuvième Art. After returning to Japan, he opened L'Oiseau par Matsunaga in November 2013. He charms visitors with his gorgeous cuisine.
松永 和之Kazuyuki Matsunaga
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