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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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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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Yakiniku Kappo Hajime
焼肉割烹はじめ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (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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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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Korean Cuisine Sumibi Yakiniku Ryuchan
韓国料理 炭火焼肉 龍ちゃん
- Hokkaido University, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Makgeolli
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朴 炳龍Park Byungyeon
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Mr. Park wants to offer thoughtful dishes made from the traditions of Korea and his experience in Japan.
He was born in 1977 in Korea. His mother runs a restaurant, so cooking has been a familiar part of his life since he was a child. He came to Japan to study in 2000. He continued his exploration of techniques and flavors through 10 years of training at a yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo, where he had a part-time job as a student. After his marriage and wife's pregnancy, he moved to Hokkaido and opened his own restaurant, Ryuchan, in 2011. The cuisine, which combines tradition with a unique sense of style, delivers warmth and excitement to the people who eat it.
朴 炳龍Park Byungyeon
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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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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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Diningbar HOJU
Diningbar HOJU
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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福田 凌哉Ryoya Fukuda
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Growing up watching his father, Mr. Fukuda chose the path of the chef.
He was born in 1996 in Hokkaido. Growing up as a child watching his chef father, he decided to follow the path of the chef himself. His life as a chef began at a French restaurant in Hokkaido. After three years of training, he worked for about six years in a dining bar serving Japanese, Western, and Chinese menus. Later, he worked for three years as a cook specializing in Western cuisine at a restaurant owned by his father, who inspired him to become a chef. The skills he has cultivated in various genres, including Western cuisine, support the creation of the current restaurant's richly unique menu.
福田 凌哉Ryoya Fukuda
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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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Charcoal-grilled Yakiniku -shintan-
炭火焼肉 胤舌 -shintan-
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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田村 史也Fumiya Tamura
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Mr. Tamura never forgets to handle the ingredients carefully because he believes in their potential.
Mr. Tamura was born in 1980 in Hokkaido. He had many chances to make food ever since he was a child and came to like cooking more over time as he saw how happy his family was when they ate his cooking. To become a chef, he entered a culinary institute. After graduation, he built up his experience at various restaurants. He has been involved in Charcoal-grilled Yakiniku -shintan- since its opening in October 2022.
田村 史也Fumiya Tamura
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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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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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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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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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Birra Ristrante GAJA
ガヤ 小樽店（Birra Ristrante GAJA）
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (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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Sapporo Yakiniku Itsumokoko Susukino Main Branch
札幌焼肉いつもここ すすきの本店
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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千葉 洋之Hiroyuki Chiba
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The owner enjoys cooking based on his grandfather's instruction.
Mr. Chiba was born in 1982 in Hokkaido. Receiving guidance from his grandfather, who ran a Yakitori restaurant in Sapporo, triggered his interest in cooking, and he woke up to the joy of cooking from elementary school. He worked in a department store as a vegetable buyer, spotlighting ingredients that are the starting point of food. After that, he trained at a Yakiniku restaurant and became the manager, performing his skills as both a manager and a chef. Then, he left the company to open his own Yakiniku restaurant and opened Sapporo Yakiniku Itsumokoko Susukino Main Branch in August 2024.
千葉 洋之Hiroyuki Chiba
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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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Wagyu Kurosawa Sakaimachi-dori Branch
和牛黒澤 堺町通り店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Running the ideal restaurant with a passion for flavor.
Mr. Yu was born in 1964 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. Starting in his childhood, he had many opportunities to help in the kitchen of his family's yakiniku restaurant. Although his main job is as director of an entertainment facility and a nursing care facility, he decided to open a restaurant where he would like to eat. After reading more than 300 books on food, he went out to eat both domestically and internationally. After trial and error, he created the basic taste. In 2018, he opened the Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch, and he continues actively working.
兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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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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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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