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Steak&Wine Ishizaki
ステーキ&ワイン いしざき
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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石崎 俊彦Toshihiko Ishizaki
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Enjoy a delicious experience of high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef.
Mr. Ishizaki was born in 1969, in Sapporo, Hokkaido. In 1970, his grandfather started a butcher shop and associated farm. His parents then opened a sukiyaki (hot pot stew) and shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) restaurant, which led him to develop an interest in cooking. He decided to pursue cooking as a career upon graduating from high school, beginning his training in a teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) restaurant. After honing his skills for over four years, he opened Steak&Wine Ishizaki in 2013. This restaurant delights its guests with its own high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef dishes, including teppanyaki and roast beef.
石崎 俊彦Toshihiko Ishizaki
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Sushi Takuma
鮨 匠真
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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伊藤 太久真Takuma Ito
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Mr. Ito is a borderless modern Japanese chef who has mastered various genres of cuisine.
He was born in 1965 in Hokkaido. Having been exposed to food from an early age, he entered the culinary world after graduating high school. He learned various genres of cuisine, including French cuisine. In November 2024, he opened a borderless modern Japanese food and sushi restaurant, Sushi Takumi, using his previous experience.
伊藤 太久真Takuma Ito
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HIYAMA
HIYAMA
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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Shiki Suikatei
四季 粋花亭
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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岩田 建一朗Kenichiro Iwata
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He opened his own restaurant in Hakodate with his special selection of local ingredients.
He was born in Hokkaido in 1969. At the age of 19, he started his culinary career as a part-timer at the local restaurant in Hakodate. Moved to Tokyo when he was 24, he seriously started to pursuing his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Ginza and learned the basic. Further broadened his experience at a cuisine ryokan in Hakone, he returned to Hakodate, and opened [Shiki Suikatei] in Goryokaku town when he was 29. In 2009, the restaurant moved to the current location.
岩田 建一朗Kenichiro Iwata
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Hakodate Kaisenryori Kaikobo
函館海鮮料理 海光房
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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東谷 篤Atsushi Azumaya
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Naturally entered the world of cooking after growing up watching his aunt and mother run the restaurant.
Born in Oshamanbe. His aunt ran a restaurant there, which his mother worked at as well. Although he originally worked in a different industry, growing up watching his aunt and mother run the restaurant together naturally lead to him becoming a chef as well. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at hotels in locations such as Onuma, Lake Toya, and Noboribetsu. In Hakodate, he met his mentor Maejima at one of Hotel Hokke Club's Japanese restaurants, and began studying under him. He then worked as head chef at Hakodate Park Hotel and Hakodate Royal Hotel before taking up the position of head chef at Hakodate Kaisenryori Kaikobo.
東谷 篤Atsushi Azumaya
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HITO by TACUBO
HITO by TACUBO
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak
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Sushi Isono
鮨 いその
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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磯野 直大Naohiro Isono
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He chose to enter the cooking field to spend his whole life doing what he likes.
He was born in Hokkaido. After graduating from a university in Sapporo, he started working at an office as a salaryman. Though he was happy with it, he decided to enter the cooking field to do what he loves. After training at a sushi shop in Otaru through the introduction of his acquaintance, he had further training in Tokyo for 2 more years to be a more confident chef. He returned to Hokkaido to open [Sushi Isono], and currently, he makes his best efforts to give excellent service to his guests, making use of his experience.
磯野 直大Naohiro Isono
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Hokkaido Yakiniku Kitaushi
北海道焼肉北うし
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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木谷 喬Takashi Kiya
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Mr. Kiya entered the yakiniku industry at 16, admiring the senior chef at his part-time job.
He was born in 1987 in Hokkaido. Inspired by a senior chef at his part-time job, he aspired to become a chef. At 16, he entered the yakiniku industry and honed his skills as a chef. He has mastered cutting techniques according to the part and marbling of the meat that brings out the best flavor. In August 2021, he opened Kitaushiwith the desire to make the best yakiniku restaurant in Sapporo by combining the finest ingredients only Hokkaido can offer with the best cooking techniques.
木谷 喬Takashi Kiya
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Sushi-dokoro Tatsutoshi
鮨処 竜敏
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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廣瀬 秀敏Hidetoshi Hirose
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Operates a renowned restaurant that has been loved for over a quarter of a century in Susukino.
Mr. Hirose was born in 1973 in Hokkaido. He chose the restaurant business as a job to acquire expertise. Entered a sushi restaurant in his hometown of Sapporo and began his life as a professional chef in earnest. At age 26, he opened his own restaurant in Otaru, where many of the best sushi restaurants are gathered. Three years later, he moved from the Otaru branch (closed) to Susukino and opened Tatsutoshi. Currently, he not only manages the restaurant but also takes part in Hokkaido product exhibitions held throughout Japan.
廣瀬 秀敏Hidetoshi Hirose
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Mexican Restaurant ViVA LA ViDA
本格メキシコ料理 ViVA LA ViDA
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / General / Steak / Mexican/Central American
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中村 貴信Takanobu Nakamura
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A top-grade chef who learned not only Mexican but also other countries' cuisine such as French.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1980 in Hokkaido. He started training at an ethnic restaurant in Sapporo in 1999. In 2004, came to Tokyo. He gained more experience as a chef at a Mexican restaurant with a long history in Tokyo, then became a sous chef (the second most important cook). To have more experience, he started working at a restaurant in Tokyo which had been awarded a Michelin star for consecutive years. After working three years there, he came back to Hokkaido. He experienced as a head chef at several restaurants in Sapporo and finally opened ViVA LA ViDA in 2015.
中村 貴信Takanobu Nakamura
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Izakaya Futami Sakaba
居酒屋 二海酒場
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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岡嶋 隆志Takashi Okajima
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Mr. Okajima sources ingredients through his unique channels, mainly focusing on the Otoshibe fishing port in his hometown of Yakumo-cho.
He was born in 1972 in Hokkaido. Since childhood, He has enjoyed watching cooking shows on television and dreamed of pursuing a career in the culinary world. From high school, he started working part-time at a restaurant and became a chef after attending a vocational school. After that, he trained in Japanese cuisine, such as at sushi restaurants and hotels, to polish his skills. In November 2021, after leaving a long-established izakaya (Japanese pub) in Hakodate, he opened "Izakaya Futami Skaba." He procures seafood through his unique channels, centered around the Otoshibe fishing port in Yakumo-cho, his hometown.
岡嶋 隆志Takashi Okajima
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Meimei-tei
羊羊亭
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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He has been actively creating general western cuisine for many years, mainly at hotel restaurants.
He was born in 1962 in Hokkaido. He loved cooking to please people since he was a boy. After graduating from high school, he learned the fundamentals of cooking at Abeno Culinary School in Osaka. After working at [Bistro Kanapeshu] in Sapporo for 10 years, and [Obihiro Grand Hotel] and [JR Hotel Nikko North Land Obihiro] for many years, he has been actively working at [La Vista Hakodate Bay] since 2011. Currently, he is the executive chef at [La Vista Hakodate Bay] and [Hakodate Bay Bishoku Club].
酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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Otaru Takeno Sushi
小樽たけの寿司
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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武田 賢一TAKEDA KENICHI
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A personal connection led him to leave another career and become a sushi chef
This chef was born in April 1968 in Osaka. He was working in an architect's office when an invitation from the master of a restaurant where he had worked in his student days prompted him to become a chef. In March 2013, he opened Otaru Takeno Sushi, where he painstakingly prepares fresh fish which he serves to his customers.
武田 賢一TAKEDA KENICHI
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Sushi Kappo Kakihachi
すし割烹 柿八
- Soen, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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La Vista Hakodate Bay Seafood Chinese Cuisine KAI FOO ROU
ラビスタ函館ベイ 海鮮中華料理 海風楼
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Chinese,Chinese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / General
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福島 和弘Kazuhiro Fukushima
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He puts affection in each dish, bringing out the original tastes of the ingredients.
He was born in 1983 in Aomori prefecture. As his parents were busy working, he often cooked since he was a child, and naturally entered the cooking field. When he entered Hakodate Junior College, he was busy studying at the Department of Food Science Nutrition in the daytime, and at its culinary school at night. After accumulating experience as a Chinese chef at a hotel in Hakodate city, he entered [Seafood Chinese Cuisine Kaifuro] in 2010. Currently, he puts affection in each beautifully-finished dish, bringing out the original tastes of the ingredients.
福島 和弘Kazuhiro Fukushima
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Hokkai Seafood & Tokachi Beef Steak Restaurant Norte
北海シーフード&十勝牛ステーキレストラン ノルテ
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- General,Western / General / French / Steak
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酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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He actively works as the executive chef of the western cuisine department at the [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY].
He was born in 1962 in Hokkaido. He liked cooking for his family, and seeing them pleased. After graduating from TSUJI Culinary Institute, he actively worked in the kitchen of [Bistro Kanapeshu] in Sapporo for 10 years. He also accumulated many years of experience at the [Obihiro Grand Hotel] and [JR Hotel Nikko Northland Obihiro], then entered [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY] in 2011. Currently, he actively works as the executive chef of the western cuisine department at the [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY] and [HAKODATE BAY GOURMET CLUB].
酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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Matsuo Jingisukan Asahikawa Branch
松尾ジンギスカン 旭川支店
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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松本 寿子Hisako Matsumoto
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An absolute cooking enthusiast! Her endless interest in cooking led her to became a chef.
Chef Matsumoto was born in Hokkaido Prefecture. In the leading Hokkaido spa town Sounkyo, she was involved in the restaurant business as a waitress. She developed a passion for her job of serving food, as well as for the color and arrangement of the food on the four-legged trays the food was served on, which naturally led her to becoming a chef and obtaining her cooking license. In 2006, she joined Matsuo Jingisukan Asahikawa brunch, Gaining the deep trust of the owner, Matsumoto became like a right-hand assistant, and with her bright smile and kind consideration, she manages the restaurant with her certain cooking skills.
松本 寿子Hisako Matsumoto
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GRILL&WINE T's
GRILL&WINE T's
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- General,Western / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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テリー ハマダTerry Hamada
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A chef with a career in luxury hotels in 12 cities in 7 countries.
Mr. Hamada was born in Tokyo. At 19, he moved to Canada to become a chef and gained citizenship. After that, he worked as a luxury hotel chef in 12 cities in 7 countries. Currently, he shows his skills as a general manager and chef at GRILL & WINE T's which opened in June 2022.
テリー ハマダTerry Hamada
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Chugoku Ryori Koka
中国料理 孝華
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Szechuan
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富井 祥司Shoji Tomi
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His career in Chinese cuisine began when he decided to move to Tokyo to open a ramen restaurant.
Born in Niigata prefecture in July 1948, Mr. Tomi is the second son in a farming family. After graduating from middle school, he decided that he wanted to work in Tokyo, and from there, he moved into Chinese cuisine. After working for 10 years in Tokyo, he honed his skills for 13 years at the Korakuen Chinese Restaurant in Sapporo, Hokkaido. In 1987, he was appointed as a head chef at "Luhua", the Chinese restaurant in Sapporo Korakuen Hotel. Later, Mr. Tomi became a general head chef, overseeing all of the types of food prepared at the hotel. He has been working for a total of 23 years. In that time, he has taken on many important roles and been involved in the training of junior chefs and promoting development. He was awarded a Medal of Honor with a Yellow Ribbon by the Japanese government in Spring 2014.
富井 祥司Shoji Tomi
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Very Very Strawberry
ベリーベリーストロベリー
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / Neapolitan Pizza / Seafood / Cake
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伊藤 孝Takashi Ito
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Mr. Ito felt the limitless charm of authentic and delicious cuisine.
Mr. Ito is a native of Otaru. After graduating high school, he came to Tokyo with the aim of becoming an actor. However, he was deeply moved by experiencing authentic deliciousness at a French restaurant he worked part-time. Later, he has moved again by experiencing even more delicious authentic Italian cuisine, and he resolved to live his life walking the path of cuisine. He founded an Italian restaurant in Tokyo with a friend and built up his track record and experience, including making that restaurant prosperous. When he returned to visit Otaru, he fell in love with the buildings there and resolved to open his own restaurant in the city. He continues to provide authentic Italian cuisine to customers to this very day.
伊藤 孝Takashi Ito