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Jukusei Hidagyu Yakiniku GYU-SUKE
熟成飛騨牛焼肉GYU-SUKE
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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上道 和正Kazumasa Uemichi
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Mr. Uemichi is a cook who thoroughly explores cuisine and calls himself a "culinary geek."
He was born in 1974 in Fukuoka. From a young age, he has always loved both eating and cooking. Aspired to be a chef to make many people smile with his cooking. After graduating from school, he became a chef and began his training. Honed his skills in a variety of restaurants of different genres. He is currently working at GYU-SUKE. He calls himself a "culinary geek" and says, "I always think that I want to provide more delicious food with a thorough exploration of cuisine."
上道 和正Kazumasa Uemichi
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Teppan-yaki Madoi
鉄板焼き 団居
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Stimulating all five senses with perfect ingredients.
Mr. Kunihiro Kosuge was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture. He got his start in the restaurant business working part-time at a hotel restaurant during high school, preparing French cuisine. After working at [Nagoya Fuji Park Hotel] and [BISTRO Ciel], he moved to [Yoshino], where he discovered teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle). He currently works as a chef at [Teppan-yaki Madoi], where he endeavors to stimulate all five senses with high-quality ingredients and a live, personal experience.
小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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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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Restaurant KEI
レストランKEI
- Toyohashi, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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今里 武Takeshi Imazato
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Food has been a part of his life since childhood, which led him to a career in the culinary world
He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki Prefecture. His parents had a restaurant of their own during his childhood, which meant he was able to familiarize himself with cooking and see the importance of food from a young age. He wanted a job of his own that let him make food for people and truly capture their hearts with his creations, so he jumped right in to get his career started in the world of professional cooking. He got his foot in the door by getting a job at Huis Ten Bosch resort and then from there he went on to develop his skills further at L'Hotel de Hiei and a newly opened French restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. He came on as head chef at "Restaurant KEI" when the hotel opened in 2008 and then in 2014 he moved up to work as Hotel Arc Riche Toyohashi’s executive chef.
今里 武Takeshi Imazato
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Hida beef bone TAKAYAMA RAMEN MATSURI Osu Branch
飛騨牛骨高山ラーメン祭 大須店
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen),Ramen (noodles) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Mr. Ogishima fascinates his guests with ramen, which he puts in the flavor of Hida.
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. When he was about to start his career, the timing was right, and he decided to go into the culinary field. His love for ramen led him to train at Matsuri Takayama Branch, where he dedicated himself to making ramen. Currently, he is serving at the Matsuri Osu Branch. His delicate flavors and high skill level captivate guests and drive the restaurant's popularity.
荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Ryotei Kawabun
料亭 河文
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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富田 英樹Hideki Tomita
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Growing up watching his father, a chef, Mr. Tomita honed his skills in the world of Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1970 in Aichi. Spending his childhood with his father, who ran a ramen restaurant, he naturally developed an interest in cooking through that experience. He decided to become a chef like his father and trained at Ryotei Kawabun to hone his skills. Having earnestly improved his skills, he expresses his cuisine as a work of art that goes beyond just technique and puts his heart and soul into it.
富田 英樹Hideki Tomita
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Pes.
Pes.ペス
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Mexican/Central American / Brazilian/South American / Wine
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岡山 雄磨Yuma Okayama
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Mr. Okayama opened his restaurant inspired by Peruvian and Latin American cuisine, which was a new frontier for him.
He was born in 1988 in Aichi. His interest in cooking began when he was young, watching his mother cook at home and helping her in the kitchen. After graduating from culinary school, he started his career at an Italian restaurant in Nagoya. Having accumulated training at many famous restaurants, he moved to Italy when he was 24 years old. After returning to Japan, he became a chef at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo. Upon returning to Nagoya, he was involved in the launch of a Peruvian restaurant and was fascinated with Peruvian cuisine, which he had no experience with. In November 2022, he opened Pes. and became independent.
岡山 雄磨Yuma Okayama
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Japanese Cuisine RAKUSEIAN
日本料理 楽精庵
- Atami, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine / Sake
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神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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Mr. Kamiyama's all efforts are for the smiles of guests. He is a cook who takes genuine care of every process.
Mr. Ryo Kamiyama was born in 1978 in Okinawa. He was thinking of acquiring practical skills during his junior high school years, then saw a TV show about a chef that inspired him to be it to make people happy. So, he went to a cooking college and trained in Osaka hotels and Japanese restaurants. In 2017, He became head chef at ATAMI KAIHOUROU, a luxury hotel, and also supervises the menu at its restaurant RAKUSEIAN. He has never compromised on all aspects of providing guests with food, such as plating, selection of ingredients, and dishes.
神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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Chatei
茶亭
- Gotenba/Susono, Shizuoka
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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嘉手納 亮Ryo Kadena
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A chef who creates uncompromising dishes with a bold yet delicate sensibility.
Mr. Kadena was born in 1981 and is a native of Okinawa. When he was in high school, he started working part time at a French restaurant in Yokohama and was awakened to the charms of cuisine. After graduating, he studied French cuisine and banquet cuisine at the Ritz-Carlton and Grand Hyatt Tokyo. As chef at Chatei, he dives headfirst into the world of modern Chinese, which is a new genre. He shows his skills every day with his delicious cuisine. With his belief in working diligently every day to make Chatei more widely known, he continues to pursue ingenious cuisine.
嘉手納 亮Ryo Kadena
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Nikuya Setsugekka NAGOYA
肉屋雪月花NAGOYA
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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To provide the ultimate taste, Mr. Tanaka challenges himself as a "meat master" devoting his life.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a cattleman and horse dealer, and his father ran a butcher shop, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. Since a young age, he dreamed of opening a restaurant, and at 25, he opened a yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant. His unique menu composition and store design gained attention, leading him to expand his meat-focused restaurants to 18 locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, his restaurant Nikuya Setsugekka in Nagoya was featured in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition". The restaurant has also received consecutive awards from the Tabelog Awards and gained popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Hibi Sakanazuki Toboku
日々魚数寄 東木
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Cookshop
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東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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His dishes reflect a long and diverse history of cooking professionally across the country.
He was born in 1982 in Ishikawa Prefecture. During his time in high school, he took on a part-time job at a yakitori (grilled chicken) restaurant, and the food there delighted him so much that he decided to enter culinary school after his high school graduation. After that, he went on to develop his skills at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa and a Japanese-style inn in Kyoto, as well as a Kaiseki (course meal) restaurant in Kagurazaka and a Japanese restaurant in Ginza called Uchiyama. He also spent time in Italy working at Japanese restaurants there. After he returned to Japan, he set out on his own to take his current position. He is also a certified sommelier and sake (Japanese alcohol) master.
東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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Honmachi Saryo
本町茶寮
- Inuyama, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Soft Ice Cream
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久世 高裕Takahiro Kuze
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Mr. Takahiro Kuze has worked in the food service to boost the local tourism economy.
He was born 1981 in Aichi Prefecture. In an effort to liven up his city, Mr. Kuze started setting up his own food stall at events such as the Inuyama Festival, and was able to learn practical restaurant management and service skills from on-the-ground experience. In 2014, he opened [Honmachi Saryo] with the conviction that an effort to boost the tourism economy shouldn't be based on tax incentives. The tea house has created a photo-worthy menu, focusing on dengaku (grilled miso skewers), which is gaining popularity as an affordable yet delicious treat of Inuyama.
久世 高裕Takahiro Kuze
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L'aisance
L'aisance
- Fukui City, Fukui
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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Mr. Yoshikawa aims to create a dining space where people can thoroughly enjoy the bounty of Fukui, the local area.
He was born in Fukui. After studying the basics of Western and French cuisine at the Teikoku Hotel in Osaka, he gained experience in wine bars and multinational restaurants. Valuing the connection with the community and wanting people to understand the backbone of the cuisine, he also devotes himself to supervising local restaurants, teaching cooking with local food resources, and participating in nutrition education programs for children. At L'aisance, which opened on July 15, 2022, he and Mr. Akae, with whom he has a close friendship, express their unique sensibility.
吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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shirohacha koshitsu annex
四六八ちゃ個室別館
- Toyama Station, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Mr. Kawakami believes that the word "delicious" is fundamental for chefs and businesses.
He was born in 1975 in Toyama. His love of food since childhood led him into a cooking career. In Toyama, blessed with food, he was trained at two restaurants, including a Japanese kappo cuisine restaurant, then became independent. In February 2020, he opened a new restaurant [shirohacha koshitsu annex] as a manager. He has been paying special attention to the delicate balance of Japanese cuisine and the needs of guests while polishing his skills. He says the fundamental thing to being a chef is to hear the words "delicious" and "would like to come back," and that is a motto for running a business.
河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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tawara
tawara
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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Based on his experiences and passion in Kyoto and France, Mr. Tawara creates a gentle fusion of Japanese and French cuisines.
He was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. Inspired by a love for making things, he started his career as a chef. After honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at a restaurant in Kanazawa for three years, he moved to France. He gained experience for a total of three years at renowned restaurants in Provence and Perigord. After returning to Japan, he worked at Gion Okumura, a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)-style French restaurant in Kyoto, for four and a half years, where he further developed his skills in the fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Kanazawa, and founded tawara. His creative and gentle cuisine, born from his experience in Kanazawa, France, and Kyoto, attracts food lovers inside and outside the prefecture.
俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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MATSUKIUSHI
松喜うし
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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清水 和也Kazuya Shimizu
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Compliments during elementary school turned him into a chef for life.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1970 in Gifu Prefecture. He cooked his first meal when he was in elementary school, and that's when he knew he'd become a chef. He was so glad to hear his family's appreciation that he decided that was what he wanted to do as an adult. He graduated at a professional cooking school at 16, and then he's worked for about 30 years at [Hida Hotel Plaza]. Now, he's using his abilities at [MATSUKIUSHI].
清水 和也Kazuya Shimizu
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TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE
TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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田中 優太Yuta Tanaka
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A manager with a good pedigree, his father, Mr. Satoru Tanaka, is a meat expert.
Mr. Tanaka was born in 2000 in Gifu. Since his parents ran a restaurant, he thought from an early age that the restaurant business was the most common thing he could do to make people happy. Started working part-time at a yakiniku restaurant as a student. After graduating, he joined his parents' business. Trained under his father, Mr. Satoru Tanaka, a meat expert. Moved to Nagoya for the opening of Nikuya Setsugekka Nagoya. Then, he became the manager at TANAKA YAKINIKU RESTAURANTE, which opened in October 2022.
田中 優太Yuta Tanaka
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Katsudon Daijyu Osu Branch
かつ丼大樹 大須店
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Katsudon /Katsuju (fried pork cutlet bowl),Japanese / General / Katsudon (fried pork cutlet bowl) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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山田 紅葉Momiji Yamada
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Ms. Yamada is always ready to entertain guests with a smile so that they can enjoy their meals even more deliciously.
Ms. Yamada is always ready to entertain guests with a smile so that they can enjoy their meals even more deliciously. As a floor staff supporting the 2nd branch of Katsudon Daijyu, which attracts many guests with its popular "Katsudon without binding with eggs," she is improving her skills every day. Her motto is to be flexible and attentive to guests' requests. In order to create a comfortable space, she works hard to make the restaurant even better.
山田 紅葉Momiji Yamada
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RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio
RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Wine
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加藤 俊明Toshiaki Kato
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Attracted by the authentic taste, Mr. Kato devoted himself to Italian cuisine.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. After graduating from high school, he went on a trip to Rome with friends and was so impressed by the delicious food he tasted there that he decided to enter the culinary world. After graduating from Tama Technical College For Cooking, he joined WDI Capricciosa Corporation. When the president of the current company decided to start his own business, he was invited to join the company in 2005. Currently, Mr. Kato is the head chef at "RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio" and also serves as the company's vice president.
加藤 俊明Toshiaki Kato
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Maruya Honten Meieki Branch
まるや本店 名駅店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / General
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安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya
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Mr. Aniya has honed his skills dedicated to cooking and continues to pursue the real essence of Japanese cuisine.
Interested in cooking, he joined "Maruya Honten" from Okinawa upon graduation from high school and learned the basics of Japanese cuisine. While gaining experience at each branch, he has worked to become an eel chef and is now actively mentoring junior chefs. With many years of experience, he always works hard to further satisfy his customers.
安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya
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