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Horutanya Sakae Branch
ほるたん屋 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Mr. Sakakima offers impressive dishes with the miracle of local ingredients. The taste of Gifu captivates the world.
Mr. Sakakima was born in 1988 in Tokyo. While living in Tokyo, he visited Gifu and decided to pursue a career in food after having a meal at Amiyaki-tei. After that, he moved to Gifu and trained at Amiyaki-tei, which he longed for. In 2019, he started a new challenge at Horutanya. In 2023, he moved to the current restaurant, Horutanya Sakae Branch, managing the restaurant as a restaurant manager.
榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO
北野天満宮 肉と庭 まつを
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak
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木村 勇太Yuta Kimura
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A chef who has traveled throughout Japan, exploring and researching local specialties from various regions.
Mr. Kimura was born in Kyoto. In his 20s and 30s, he traveled across Japan, exploring and researching local specialties. In 2019, he joined Nikuryori Matsuojuku, a restaurant opened by his father. In July 2023, he took over the restaurant from his father and reopened it as Kitano Tenmangu Niku to Niwa MATSUO.
木村 勇太Yuta Kimura
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Kinsaiya Hakata Eki Chikagai Branch
きんさい屋博多駅地下街店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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金作 善治Yoshiharu Kanesaku
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Experience from a former sumo wrestler gives the cuisine a unique touch.
Mr. Kanesaku was born in 1972 in Aichi. He was a former sekitori (sumo wrestler) who belonged to the Kitanoumi stable for 15 years and was the heaviest Japanese sumo wrestler at the time. After retiring from the sumo world, he moved to Fukuoka. With his culinary skills, he turned to the restaurant industry and joined the current company in 2003. Since then, he has honed his culinary skills at Kinsaiya Tenjin Building Branch and other affiliated restaurants. He is now the chef and manager of Kinsaiya Hakata Eki Chikagai Branch.
金作 善治Yoshiharu Kanesaku
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Sandaya Honten -Yasuragi no Sato-
三田屋本店−やすらぎの郷−
- Sanda, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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大野 順司Junji Ono
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Seeing the delight on his customers' faces is what really drove him to become a professional
Born in Hyogo prefecture on November 20th, 1984, he started working part time at Sandaya Honten -Yasuragi no Sato- during his student days. Even though he had no cooking experience, he decided to become a chef because he was interested in cookery and thought that making things would be really worthwhile. He also wanted to see the look of delight on customers' faces when they tried his food. He started his career as a food preparation assistant and learned the basics on the job. He continues to carefully craft every dish as the restaurant's deputy head chef.
大野 順司Junji Ono
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Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma - Ginza Branch
北新地焼肉さつま 銀座店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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小松 甲斐Kai Komatsu
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Seeking and searching for a rewarding job, Mr. Komatsu got to where he is now.
He was born in 1989 in Kochi. He had a part-time job experience at a restaurant as a student. He moved to Tokyo when he started working for a company. However, he was attracted to the skills of the owner who established the current company and the work in the service industry, so he changed his job. From the beginning of the opening of Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Ginza Branch, he stood at the restaurant with the owner. Currently, he's in charge of the restaurant as a restaurant manager.
小松 甲斐Kai Komatsu
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Ariran Rikyu Yufuin Main Branch
亜李蘭離宮湯布院本店
- Yufuin(Yufu), Oita
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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桐村 祐人Yuto Kirimura
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Mr. Kirimura would like to contribute to making someone's special occasions memorable by providing delicious food.
He was born in 1988 in Oita. Inspired by French cuisine when he was young, he aimed to be a chef who could create unforgettable dining experiences for people on their special days. After graduating from university, he honed his foundational skills in French cuisine at renowned restaurants in Fukuoka and Tokyo. He became a head chef at Oniku Shoan Harubina in 2015. Then, he took on the culinary supervisor and floor manager roles at the newly opened Ariran Rikyu Yufuin Main Branch in 2024. With a passion for cooking and gratitude for his hometown, he welcomes the guests with a smile.
桐村 祐人Yuto Kirimura
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Amiyakitei Sakae Branch
あみやき亭 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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都竹 明Akira Tsutake
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To have customers keep coming back to the restaurant.
Mr. Tsutake was born in 1971 in Aichi. After graduating high school, he worked in the manufacturing industry for two years. At age 20, he changed his career to the restaurant industry because he wanted to work interacting with people. He experienced the joys and difficulties of serving customers in the restaurant business. In 2010, he decided to join Amiyakitei after being impressed by its delicious food and customer service. In his fifth year with the company, he experienced the launch of a new restaurant. He was then appointed to a newly opened Sakae branch in 2020. Aiming to be a restaurant where even first-time customers can enjoy delicious food and service and say, "I'll definitely visit again."
都竹 明Akira Tsutake
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KOBE BEEF STEAK PANDORA TAKUMI
神戸牛ステーキ パンドラ匠
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Beef Steak
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境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Master teppanyaki chef with over 40 years of experience brings the taste of ingredients to the pinnacle.
Mr. Minami was born in 1960 in Tokyo. He started his career as a chef at a Western-style restaurant in Tokyo. Encountered Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) in his 20s, he was drawn to the cooking method that maximizes the natural flavors of the ingredients. After serving as the head chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Ikebukuro, at the age of 34, he had the opportunity to join the renowned restaurant PANDORA in Nishi-shinjuku and was actively working there. In November 2017, with the opening of the second branch PANDORA TAKUMI, he assumed the head chef position. While showcasing his seasoned culinary skills, he delivers the finest flavors to guests from both domestic and international backgrounds. His warm hospitality is also highly praised.
境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Yakiniku Ishigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka Branch
焼肉石垣島美崎牛 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine
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阿次富 洋貴Hirotaka Ajitomi
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Presenting the charm of "Misaki Beef" in Akasaka.
Mr. Ajitomi was born in 1975 in Okinawa. Since the opening of Misaki Beef Honten Co., Ltd. and the launch of the brand, he has worked to develop the Misaki Beef brand. Having experience as a chef and in in-store meat sales and wholesale, he has conveyed the appeal of "Misaki Beef" from various angles. Currently, he is working as a chef at Yakiniku Isigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka branch, spreading the charm of "Misaki Beef" from a corner of Akasaka.
阿次富 洋貴Hirotaka Ajitomi
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Jinroku
甚六
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Takoyaki (octopus balls) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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Mr. Ota has been pursuing the possibilities of Teppan cuisine for over 35 years, with the Kansai as the backbone.
He was born in 1962 in Osaka. Growing up in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, known as the town of okonomiyaki and yakiniku, he became familiar with the taste from an early age. After moving to Tokyo, he was engaged in a different industry before switching careers and opening Jinroku in Shirokane in 1989. Later, he opened JINROKU Pacific in Hawaii and JINROKU Anti in Haneda Airport as directly managed branches. In addition, he is also involved in producing hotels and highway service areas. In 2021, the main restaurant reopened following the renovation of the building. Yakiniku Imajin also opened adjacent to it.
應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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Teppan Yaki Steak House Maruon
鉄板焼ステーキハウス マルオン
- Kurashiki, Okayama
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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石田 宣久Nobuhisa Ishida
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Following in his father's footsteps, Mr. Ishida became a chef and continues to serve the same deliciousness in Kurashiki.
He was born in 1975 in Okayama. Admiring his cook father, he aspired to become a chef himself. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he entered Maruon, where his father was the owner and chef. While supporting his father as a chef, he has provided many people with enjoyable dining time. He became president in 2020 and is now the second-generation owner. He continues to offer the same deliciousness to people with his father.
石田 宣久Nobuhisa Ishida
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Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa
mahoroba 鉄板 沖縄
- Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okinawa Cuisine / Steak
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新垣 淑也Yoshiya Arakaki
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Mr. Arakaki was fascinated by the world of French cuisine, which he could produce in total.
He was born in 1977 in Okinawa. His parents are confectioners who run a cake shop. The two of them inspired him to enter the food industry. He began his career in French cuisine, where he could learn not only about desserts but also all of cooking. At the age of 20, he went to France to train at a two-star restaurant, Jean Bardet, where he was deeply exposed to the authentic taste of France. After returning to Japan, he worked in a restaurant in Tokyo. He encountered teppanyaki at The Busena Terrace in Okinawa and became the chef at Mahoroba in 2015.
新垣 淑也Yoshiya Arakaki
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Wagyu Yakiniku KIM
和牛焼肉 KIM
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo
浪華焼肉さぶろう
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Highball
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北井 幸雄Yukio Kitai
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To make high-quality meat even more delicious, Mr. Kitai also pays careful attention to details.
He is from Osaka. He worked at popular yakiniku restaurants in Osaka and has brought joy to many guests. Currently, he is active as the Floor Manager at Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo. His goal is to create a space where high-quality meat can be enjoyed even more deliciously. He pays careful attention to detail so guests can relax and enjoy their meals.
北井 幸雄Yukio Kitai
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Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U
黒毛和牛ダイニング 様 （YO−U）
- Osakananko (Osaka South Port), Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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黒崎 次郎Jiro Kurosaki
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From learning the ropes of the trade to realizing his dream of running his own restaurant...
Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. From the age of 14, he nurtured a dream of running his own business, and started taking steps towards achieving that dream. After studying at the Tsuji Gakuen School of Culinary Arts, he learned French cuisine hands-on in the kitchens of the Hotel Plaza. After this, he decided to further his training by studying French cooking in France. Returning to Japan and to his roots, he set off, at 27 years of age, to work in a creative Japanese restaurant interweaving French and traditional Japanese cuisine. At the age of 30, after working as a chef for three years, he started his own business, focusing mainly on sales management for 5 years to further hone his business know-how and skills. At the same time, he continued working as an assistant chef, and opened the Kuroge Wagyu Dining restaurant in Ashiya, which moved to its current location in 2006.
黒崎 次郎Jiro Kurosaki
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Yakiniku RIKIO
焼肉RIKIO
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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田澤 大悟Daigo Tazawa
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Mr. Tazawa is a cooking maestro and an experienced professional.
He was born in 1980 in Hokkaido. Pursuing his passion for the culinary world, which he dreamed of since childhood, he is a chef with experience in various genres. He has mastered a wide range of techniques, from teppanyaki to French, Japanese, and Italian cuisine. Recognized for his expertise, he has been working at Yakiniku RIKIO since 2021. His cuisine is not just a meal but rather an art of sorts. The flavors created by his experience and passion touch the heart.
田澤 大悟Daigo Tazawa
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Go-En Kyoto Sanjo Shinmachi
Go-En 京都三条新町
- Nijo Castle, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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石原 慎Susumu Ishihara
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Offering smiles and satisfaction is what drives Mr. Ishihara to keep improving himself.
His love of cooking led him naturally to choose a culinary career. As a chef, he takes pleasure in serving delicious food to many people every day. He strives to maximize the appeal of yakiniku while paying close attention to every detail, from the selection of meat to the degree of grilling and sauce.
石原 慎Susumu Ishihara
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Okonomiyaki Columbus Ishikawacho ekimae Branch
お好み焼ころんぶす石川町駅前店
- Yokohama Chinatown/Ishikawacho, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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金森 余翰Yohan Kanamori
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Mr. Kanamori takes care to make his essential restaurant important to many people as well.
He was born in 1993 in Kanagawa. Initially trained as a French chef, he switched to teppanyaki after five years. He served as the head chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Kannai. Since 2023, he has been working at Okonomiyaki Columbus. It is one of Mr. Kanamori's favorites from his school days. He strives to improve the menu, space, and customer service every day to make the restaurant as important to him as it is to so many others.
金森 余翰Yohan Kanamori
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AOHIGE Main Branch
青ひげ本店
- Hatchobori/Noboricho/Hakushima, Hiroshima
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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岸井 拓也Takuya Kishii
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Working without cutting corners, Mr. Kishii ensures that every guest leaves the restaurant with a smile on their face.
He was born in 1991 in Hiroshima. Experienced working in a restaurant as a part-time job when he was a student. After graduating from college, he entered the business world as a salesperson but found it difficult to forget the fascination he had experienced in the restaurant business. So, he joined Steak AOHIGE to pursue his career in the restaurant business again. Since the opening of AOHIGE Main Branch, he has been deeply involved in managing the restaurant in the manager position. He strives for the moment guests leave the restaurant with a smile through his uncompromising work in food and service.
岸井 拓也Takuya Kishii
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Kurogewagyu Yakiniku Yamaki
黒毛和牛 焼肉山喜
- Minato-ku/Minami-ku/Midori-ku, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山喜 健Takeshi Yamaki
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Mr. Yamaki brings the taste of the famous restaurant to more people. Realizing a dream of "owning a restaurant" that he has had since he was a student.
He was born in 1981 in Nagasaki. Since he was a student, he has enjoyed traveling alone and cooking. Working part-time at a restaurant, he saved his money and often traveled around the world. With a desire to own his restaurant in the future, he became a chef and trained at a Yakiniku restaurant in Nagoya. He decided to set up his restaurant so that more people would be able to enjoy the taste of the restaurant. In August 2023, he opened Kurogewagyu Yakiniku Yamaki.
山喜 健Takeshi Yamaki
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