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Gion Okumura
祇園おくむら
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / Kyoto Cuisine / French / Wine
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上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Dedicated to Okumura. Inheriting the tradition of French kaiseki and continuing to evolve.
Mr. Kamitsuji was born in 1980 in Kyoto. The head chef and manager of Gion Okumura. He began his training at age 20 when he got a chance to work with his current restaurant. He learned many aspects of Okumura style, a pioneer of "French Kaiseki," a fusion of French cuisine and Kyoto Kaiseki, including cooking techniques, taste, hospitality, and seasonal arrangements. After years of dedication and training, he assumed his current position in 2018. While preserving the traditions handed down by his predecessors, he also explores new directions by introducing more dishes using local ingredients, shaping a new chapter in the restaurant's history.
上辻 弘文Hirofumi Kamitsuji
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Yakitori Izakaya Kemuri [Sake specialty store]
焼き鳥居酒屋 けむり【日本酒専門店】
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake
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池原 慎太郎Shintaro Ikehara
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Mr. Ikehara aims to make people want to visit the restaurant daily with his delicious skewers and friendly service.
He was born in 1994 in Okinawa and is currently working at Yakitori Izakaya Kemuri. He is conscious not only of creating an appealing menu that makes the most of tasty chicken skewers but also of providing friendly service. He aims to create a restaurant with a familiar atmosphere that makes people want to visit regularly.
池原 慎太郎Shintaro Ikehara
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Sumibi Yakitori BOND
炭火焼き鳥BOND（ボンド）
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Italian
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甲斐 悠介Yusuke Kai
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Proposing new Western-style yakitori through skills honed in the resort scene.
Mr. Kai was born in 1989 in Oita. After helping a Yakitori restaurant run by his relatives, he decided to pursue a career in food and drink. Moved to Okinawa and entered an Italian restaurant. Then, he honed his skills in the kitchen of a private resort hotel in Onna Village. In the spring of 2023, after becoming independent, he started Sumibi Yakitori BOND as a restaurant that brings together all of his experience.
甲斐 悠介Yusuke Kai
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Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri
心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Hokkaisushi to Robata Sushiyama Shinjuku
寿司と炉端 すし山 新宿
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / General / Oyster
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Yamato Ryori Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou
倭料理 築地伊八 弐號
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Steak
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岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Mr. Iwamoto builds bonds between people through his passion and experience with Sushi.
He was born in 1972 in Hyogo. From an early age, he was exposed to the world of food at his uncle's sushi restaurant, and this environment nurtured his passion for cooking. He developed his skills at Kyoto's famous restaurant Kitcho and in Kobe, acquiring a delicate sense of taste as well. As he gained experience, he also learned to value the emotions and stories behind the food. Later, he decided to join the current restaurant because he shared the passion and enthusiasm of the owner. Currently, he is demonstrating his skills fully at Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou.
岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Sake to Sakana Maruhai
酒と肴 盃（まるはい）
- Kochi Station/Harimayabashi, Kochi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sake / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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清水 健太Kenta Shimizu
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Mr. Shimizu's favorite thing to do naturally became his job.
Enjoy sake pairings with dishes prepared by the owner, who has many years of experience in purchasing and brewing sake through his work in the fisheries industry.
清水 健太Kenta Shimizu
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Washoku Teppan Ginza Sakutsuki
和食鉄板 銀座 朔月
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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大網 幸治Koji Ooami
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After watching a documentary program about professional cooks, Mr. Ooami wanted to try it.
He was born in 1968 in Chiba. Since his parents were both working, he often cooked for himself and became interested in cooking naturally. After graduating high school, he worked in his family's transportation business. Still, he decided it was not for him and jumped into the culinary world, which he had been interested in since he was a student. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he worked at a kappo (Japanese) restaurant in Akasaka, a Japanese-style restaurant in Kawasaki, a restaurant in Narita, and a hotel in Hakozaki before becoming the head chef at Manyoutei in Daikanyama at the age of 36. Five years later, he was appointed as the head chef of Sakutsuki, starting from the restaurant's establishment and continuing to the present.
大網 幸治Koji Ooami
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Sushi Sukiyaki Akamechan
寿し・すき焼き あかめちゃん
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sake
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清水 義男Yoshio Shimizu
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A father and daughter take on a new challenge.
For more than 50 years, Mr. Shimizu has been making sushi at Akame Sushi, which has been loved by locals and tourists in front of Kanazawa Station. Responding to the voices of guests who want to drink in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy meat dishes as well as fish, and relax with loved ones, he opened Sushi Sukiyaki Akamechan on March 1, 2023. He is trying out his new dream by teaming up with his daughter, who is challenging herself in the restaurant business from a different industry, hoping to cheer up people of her generation.
清水 義男Yoshio Shimizu
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Ayakaritai
あやかり鯛
- Yushima, Tokyo
- Local Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Mr. Oyama wants to provide guests with the best pairing of dishes and sake.
He was born in Kanagawa. Influenced by his mother, who was good at cooking, he aimed to be a chef from a young age. After gaining experience in various genres, including Japanese food, he became a head chef at the same time as joining Ayakaritai in 2019. He is also in charge of the Washuya, which operates within the restaurant. As a result, the restaurant has a solid reputation for sake and food pairings, which is highly regarded by many of its regular customers who are sake lovers.
大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch
松阪牛 WHAT’S 京都室町店
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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石原 彰大Akihiro Ishihara
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Involved in all aspects of setting up restaurants and butcher stores, and currently supervising restaurant operations.
Mr. Ishihara was born in 1987 in Kyoto. Loving to eat since childhood, he entered Tsuji Gakuen Culinary & Confectionery College after graduating high school. After graduation, because of his love of yakiniku and horumon (offal meat), he found a job at a major yakiniku restaurant. Then, he came to Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch by chance and further improved his knowledge of beef, including butchering processing. Following store manager duties, he was involved in the overall start-up of restaurants and butcher stores. He is currently in charge of supervising restaurant operations.
石原 彰大Akihiro Ishihara
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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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EL TORITO Nishikasai Branch
エルトリート 西葛西店
- Nishi-Kasai/Kasai, Tokyo
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Mexican/Central American / Asian Creative Cuisine / International/Fusion
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ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスJaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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The chef received training at restaurants in Mexico and has come to Japan.
Mr. Villalobos Rodriguez was born in Mexico and started his career at the restaurant his family ran in Mexico. He gained cooking experience in Mexico and came to EL TORITO to "introduce the taste of his home country to Japan."
ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスJaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Taishu Yakiniku Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch
大衆焼肉びりちゃん 難波心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山本 悠貴Yuuki Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto is a chef who pursues the smiles on his guests' faces, motivated by their "It was delicious."
He was born in 1991 in Shiga. Attracted by the opportunity to hear "Thank you" and "It was delicious" directly from guests and to see their smiling faces, he entered the culinary world. He obtained a chef's license while working. His career started at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). Then, after gaining experience at a tuna yakiniku restaurant, he joined his current company. Recognized for his abilities, he has managed the Birichan Namba Shinsaibashi Branch since its opening in April 2024.
山本 悠貴Yuuki Yamamoto
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Nihon-ryori Ootsu
日本料理おお津
- Sayama, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Mr. Kajiura offers warm hospitality with dishes prepared wholeheartedly and carefully, starting from selecting ingredients.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Started his apprenticeship at a Japanese restaurant in Tokorozawa, initially with a casual interest in cooking due to his love for food. Inspired by an encounter with a colleague he respects as a person and a chef, he seriously honed his culinary skills and became even more fascinated with cooking. Then, he moved on to work at a Ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Ginza, where he also worked as a head chef. Afterward, he opened his restaurant in Nippori, which was popular for seven years before returning to Saitama. He then contributed to the launch of Ootsu and became the head chef when it opened in November 2019.
梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Omusubi-dokoro Morimori
おむすび処 盛盛
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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A food artist who unites people with his finest flavors.
Mr. Tanaka is the owner and chef, born in Tokyo. Started working in the restaurant industry in 1996 and trained all over the country. In 2010, he opened a restaurant in Koiwa and expanded its affiliated stores. After trying various tourist spots during the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched a rice ball restaurant in 2023. This restaurant uses high-quality ingredients and was founded based on the idea of valuing connections with people. He offers food journeys through delicate flavors and relationships.
田中 賢司Kenji Tanaka
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Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki
神戸鉄板ステーキいわさき
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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岩? 誠Makoto Iwasaki
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Only a chef who is a meat expert with lots of experience can offer such excellent dishes.
Mr. Iwasaki was born in 1980 in Hyogo Prefecture. He has been studying at a teppanyaki restaurant in Kobe City since he was 18. He is currently the owner and chef of Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki. With his knowledge of meat gained in teppan cuisine since his teens, his reliable purchasing sources, and his skills as a chef, he creates precious moments for his guests.
岩? 誠Makoto Iwasaki
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Sushi Miyako
鮨みやこ
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi
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Specializing in sushi for more than 45 years. Mr. Igarashi puts his heart and soul into every single piece of sushi and treats guests with seasonal delicacies.
He was born in 1961 in Hokkaido. The chef of Sushi Miyako. When he was a child, he had many opportunities to hear about the deliciousness of Edo-mae sushi from his father, who had lived in Tokyo, and he aspired to become a sushi chef. After training in Sapporo, he moved to Tokyo and gained experience at a sushi restaurant in a hotel in Kojimachi. Later, he connected with Sushi Miyako in the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Nishi-Shinjuku, where he has worked for about 30 years. In 2022, he inherited it and established the current restaurant on the basement floor of the Hilton Tokyo in the same area. He is presenting the culmination of his life as a sushi chef.
五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi
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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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Japanese restaurant Miyabi-Tei
日本食「雅庭」
- Higashi-Ku/Shinkansen entrance, Hiroshima
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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石田 洋輝Hiroki Ishida
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Delivering the essence of traditional Japanese cuisine with heartfelt care.
Mr. Hiroki Ishida was born in Muroran, Hokkaido. After working at the Westin Tokyo Hotel, he has served restaurants in Ginza and metropolitan Tokyo areas, including long-established ryotei. In 2011, with the opening of the Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima, he assumed the role of head chef at Miyabi-Tei. Always with the spirit of hospitality in mind, he strives to provide dishes that exceed his customers' expectations, not only from Japan but also from other countries with different cultures. He believes it is his mission to pass on the tradition of Japanese cuisine to the younger generation.
石田 洋輝Hiroki Ishida
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