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Sushi Restaurant SAIKA
寿し処 彩華
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Mr. Nagayama is a single-minded sushi and Japanese food artisan who fulfilled his longtime dream after finishing his training.
Mr. Nagayama was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. He resolved to become a chef after hearing the praise of customers, who thought his food was delicious, at a part-time job during his school days. These comments gave him joy and a sense of purpose. After graduating high school, he began studying at a sushi restaurant in Otaru-shi. He admired the senior artisans there and started thinking he wanted to have his own sushi restaurant one day. With his 22 years of the learning experience, he struck out on his own. After opening Sushi Restaurant Saika, he also opened Otaru Robatayaki Hakkaku in June 2020. Sushi Restaurant Saika moved to its present location in March 2022 and continues to this day.
永山 亮Ryo Nagayama
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Jyanome Sushi
蛇の目寿司
- Rumoi, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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牧戸 裕太Yuta Makito
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Mr. Makito offers seasonal ingredients selected with keen eyes and the best cooking methods.
He is currently working as a chef at Jyanome Sushi. With its roots in a fresh fish restaurant, Jyanome Sushi is proud of its seasonal ingredients, which are selected with keen eyes for quality. For guests who visit the restaurant for various purposes, Mr. Makito offers excellent dishes that satisfy the five senses, valuing the individuality of the high-quality ingredients.
牧戸 裕太Yuta Makito
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Kankoku Yakiniku Jingisukan Asia Sakaba TENJIKU
韓国焼肉 ジンギスカン亜細亜酒場天竺
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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柴山 大地Daichi Shibayama
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Mr. Shibayama makes high-quality Wagyu beef from Hokkaido into a dish that can be enjoyed by all five senses.
He was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. During a trip around Japan, he was attracted by the people and cuisine he met in various places and decided to become a chef. After graduating from the Hokkaido Chuo School of Culinary Skills, he trained for five years as a chef at "Nagomi no Yado Iida" in Shakotan Town. Then he moved to Okinawa, where he honed his skills in various restaurants, including Okinawan cuisine, seafood, international cuisine, and yakiniku restaurants, before opening his own restaurant in the American Village that gained popularity. Later, he returned to Hokkaido and became the head chef at Tenjiku by a turn of fate.
柴山 大地Daichi Shibayama
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Yakiniku Kappo Hajime
焼肉割烹はじめ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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久保 沙佑Sasuke Kubo
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Experienced in many renowned restaurants in Hokkaido, Mr. Kubo proposes special yakiniku along with the producer's passion.
He was born in 2001 in Hokkaido. After experiencing several popular Yakiniku restaurants in Hokkaido, including Shimadaya, Nikudokoro Ginbeko, and Yakiniku Gurumanzu Ito, he joined Yakiniku Kappo Hajime in April 2024. In addition to meat, he offers a wide variety of attractive ingredients from producers throughout Hokkaido to numerous guests.
久保 沙佑Sasuke Kubo
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Hokkaido Jingisukan Lemon
北海道ジンギスカン 檸檬
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Whisky
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宮越 瑠花Ruka Miyakoshi
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Ms. Miyakoshi offers the taste of Hokkaido with professional skill, love, and sincerity.
She was born in 1998 and has been the manager of Hokkaido Jingisukan Lemon since its opening in 2024. It is her second store, having previously also served as the manager of an affiliate branch. She has extensive knowledge of ingredients and drinks and makes every effort to share this knowledge with her staff. Through her daily study and information gathering, she deepens her passion for the restaurant's service and hospitality, and her motto is to make it an attractive place for guests. With her cheerful and responsible personality, she works with younger staff members to develop the restaurant.
宮越 瑠花Ruka Miyakoshi
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Teppanyaki Cocoro (Grand Park Otaru)
鉄板焼き こころ （グランドパーク小樽）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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始閣 清和Kiyokazu Shikaku
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Mr. Shikaku was impressed at the restaurant of fate and entered the way of a chef. The guest's smile is his treasure.
While working for an insurance company, his boss took him to a restaurant where he was so impressed that he decided to enter the culinary world. Starting with New Otani Inn Sapporo, he has trained at Crescent Hotel, Rusutsu Resort, and Niseko Northern Resort An'nupuri. At Teppanyaki Cocoro, he serves teppanyaki dishes using Hokkaido specialty ingredients such as beef fillet and sirloin of Hokkaido brand Shiraoi beef and fresh seafood caught in Otaru and the surrounding waters of Hokkaido.
始閣 清和Kiyokazu Shikaku
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Jingisukan Temujin Yunokawa Branch
ジンギスカン テムジン 湯川店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Inheriting the thoughts of his father, Mr. Muraoka wants to bring smiles to people's faces through food.
He was born on January 29, 1989 in Hokkaido. Following in the footsteps of his father, who was in charge of Jingisukan Temujin, he decided to take on the challenge of running a restaurant. He moved to Tokyo in his early 20s and gained experience and management skills in a variety of restaurants, including izakaya, ramen, and yakiniku restaurants. Respecting the flavors and traditions established by his father, he has paved his way and continues to offer a new style of Jingisukan that many guests love.
村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Sushiya no Negami
すし屋の根がみ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami
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Mr. Negami was influenced by his father and aimed to walk the path of cuisine. He is a passionate artisan that studied hard due to his passion for sushi.
Mr. Negami was born in 1963 in Hokkaido. Being influenced by his father, who was a chef, he held hopes of becoming a Japanese chef himself one day. After graduating high school, he trained for around 5 years at a sushi restaurant introduced by an acquaintance. Later on, after working at an eat-out chain sushi restaurant, he worked at the famous Susukino restaurant "Sushiya no Yamada," where he polished his skills for over 20 years. Utilizing his steady skill and rich experience, he opened "Sushiya no Negami" in 2010. His carefully made Ezo-mae sushi, which uses the rich ingredients of Hokkaido, is highly praised.
根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami
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Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch
函館海鮮居酒屋 魚まさ 五稜郭総本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Knowing everything about ingredients, distribution, and management, she has devoted herself to working for the guests!
She was born in 1985 in Hakodate city. After graduating from Hokkaido Automotive Engineering College, she entered the service industry. She worked hard to open [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Susukino branch] in 2011. From 2012, she worked as the manager at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Mihara branch]. Since 2016, she has been devoting herself to [improving service quality] for the guests at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch].
高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Hakodate Kaisen Izakaya Yan-shugyoba Nidaime Shoueimaru
函館海鮮居酒屋 ヤン衆漁場二代目昌栄丸
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Mr. Maeda takes pride in freshly caught local fish and devotes his life to providing delicious beach cuisine.
He was born in 1958 in Hokkaido. Growing up watching his father, a fisherman, he also engaged in fishing in Hokkaido aboard the fishing boat Shoueimaru. His father founded a restaurant in Hakodate, hoping to serve local fresh fish dishes. Inspired by that, he became fascinated with the work of a chef and opened his restaurant in Goryokaku, Hakodate, in 1994 under the name "Nidaime (second generation)." Since then, he has devoted himself to purchasing in Minami-Kayabe, maintaining fish in the fish tank, and his knife-handling skills. The restaurant moved to Matsukaze-cho in 2016. His signature beach cuisine and cool hospitality attract locals and tourists.
前田 秀喜Hideki Maeda
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Hakodate Dining Gaya
函館ダイニング雅家
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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His vast knowledge of a range of cuisines, including Japanese, is the backbone of Hakodate Dining Gaya
Born in Hakodate, he enjoyed eating from a young age and developed an interest in cooking. When he was heavily into boxing, he often ate ramen. This prompted him to move to Tokyo to study Chinese cuisine. After that he developed an extraordinary talent for cooking and built up experience and expertise across a range of different culinary styles including provincial cuisine and traditional Japanese cuisine. "What you see and what you eat will be a very powerful thing for a chef," he says. He continues to study cooking by trying dishes at many different restaurants. His expertise and constant self-improvement play a central role in the food served at Hakodate Dining Gaya today.
築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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Birra Ristrante GAJA
ガヤ 小樽店（Birra Ristrante GAJA）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) / Horumon (offal meat)
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番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Since the opening, Mr.Banba has pursued the goal of making his customers smile with delicious food.
Since the opening of GAJA Otaru, he has been a central figure in the dining hall, bringing energy and liveliness to the restaurant. He constantly strives to improve himself as a waiter and chef, all for the sake of the customers' satisfaction. Currently, he oversees several locations, including Otaru, Seizan, and Eniwa, commuting between each. He is continuously pursuing "better service" to further improve the quality of his food and service.
番場 俊晃Toshiaki Banba
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Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch
和牛黒澤 小樽駅前店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Dojo (loaches) / Crab / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Mr. Hirao learned about cooking, not only the technique but more about what's in it.
He was born in Hokkaido. Started in the restaurant industry at a major Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant. Then, he worked for a wholesale food and tableware company to gain more in-depth know-how about meat. The restaurant he chose was Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch to acquire knowledge and return to the culinary world in earnest. After honing his skills at the main branch, he was transferred to the second restaurant, Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch, which was opened in 2020. Currently, he serves as the manager and head chef.
平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Hokkaido Yakiniku Kaneushi
北海道焼肉 かねうし
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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林 潤Jun Hayashi
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A chef who works diligently with ingredients to create a superb dish.
Mr. Hayashi was born in 1972 in Hokkaido. He started his career at a Japanese restaurant in Hokkaido. Then he worked in various genres, including a Kyoto-style Yakiniku restaurant. From January 2023, he became a member of Hokkaido Yakiniku Kaneushi.
林 潤Jun Hayashi
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Yakiniku Minaho Shinkingyuittogai
焼肉みなほっ しんきん牛一頭買い
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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行澤 誠一Seiichi Yukizawa
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After training at a hotel and various restaurants, he became a manager of a Yakiniku restaurant which he was fascinated by
He was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. By helping his mother who is good at cooking, he got to like cooking himself. After graduating high school, he went to a cooking college. After graduation, he started his training in the kitchen of the banquet section of Sapporo Grand hotel, where he worked for 5 years. Then he had more training at different types of restaurants. As he was always interested in Yakiniku restaurants, he took the offer and started working as the head chef. He demonstrates his skills with the wish of wanting to spread the ingredients of southern Hokkaido and so boosting the local area.
行澤 誠一Seiichi Yukizawa
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Miracle Yukiya
味楽屡 ゆきや
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles) / Curry
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齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Mr. Saito is pouring his passion into developing safe, healthy food that also accommodates allergies and religious beliefs.
Mr. Saito was born in 1954 in Hokkaido. Losing his mother because of her cancer increased his knowledge about nutrition and oriental medicine. After working for a large agricultural material manufacturer, he became a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad for Niseko town in 2011. In November 2012, he established Niseko Food Commission Workers Collective, which makes and sells products made from rice flour from Niseko. Next month, he opened Miracle Yukiya. He serves safe, healthy, and tasty dishes to give guests a "fun experience having dishes together at the same table."
齋藤 行哉Yukiya Saito
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Yakitori Bancho Sapporo Tunagu-Yokocho Branch
やきとり番長 札幌つなぐ横丁店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese
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名畑 いるかIruka Nahata
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Mr. Nahata wants to introduce delicious local grilled chicken skewers in Nagano prefecture to the people in Hokkaido!
Mr. Nahata was born in 1998 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he attended Campbellsville University in Kentucky, United States. He then transferred to the College of Central Florida and graduated. He worked as a manager at Kotoya Japanese restaurant in California for a year after graduation. Still, he came back to Japan due to the pandemic of COVID-19. He has worked as a general manager of Yakitori Bancho and Tebasaki Bancho for Bancho for 2 years.
名畑 いるかIruka Nahata
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SUNTORY WHISKY BOTTLE BAR Sapporo BAR GARBO
SUNTORY WHISKY BOTTLE BAR 札幌BAR GARBO
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Spirits
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堀野 衣真里Imari Horino
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A bartender who proposes a blissful moment on the night of Sapporo.
Ms. Horino was born in 1992 in Hokkaido. As a bartender, She keeps providing blissful moments to those who spend their nights in Sapporo. Although she was not accustomed to drinking alcohol at first, she became interested in the history and tradition of whiskey and started to learn about various whiskeys. She guides the depths of the whisky world, sharing her experience of discovering whisky's charms from scratch.
堀野 衣真里Imari Horino
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Birra Ristrante GAJA Eniwa branch
ビラ・リストランテ GAJA 恵庭店
- Chitose/Kita-Hiroshima/Eniwa, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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名畑 優樹Yuki Nahata
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Customer's happiness is his happiness!
Mr. Nahata was born in November 1982 in Hokkaido. He has been involved in the restaurant industry for about 20 years, since he was 18 years old. He has taken over from his predecessor, but he will provide his customers the best space and service with his natural cheerfulness and energy! Please feel free to talk to him when you visit the restaurant! All of the employees look forward to serving you!
名畑 優樹Yuki Nahata
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Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND
味噌専科 麺屋 椿 TSUBAKI SECOND
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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手取 崇Takashi Tedori
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Overcoming his parents' opposition, Mr. Tedori started walking the path of cuisine. He focuses on his 2 restaurants that compete on miso ramen.
Mr. Tedori was born in 1982 in Hokkaido. As a young boy, he loved exercise and baseball. Though his parents wanted him to have a steady job, he was attracted to acquire a special skill. So he started working part-time as a high school student at Hakodate Noodle Kitchen Ajisai. After graduating from a vocational school, he was employed full-time at that same restaurant. While visiting various branches, he was promoted to main branch head when he was 24. After sharpening his general manager and restaurant head skills, he opened Ramen Shop TSUBAKI in 2022. The following spring, he opened the second branch, Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND.
手取 崇Takashi Tedori
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