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Kuromon Kuragin
黒門 蔵銀
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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Respecting her mother's taste, Ms. Koshida, the manager, brings smiles to visitors' faces through food.
She was born in 1955 in Osaka. Wishing to make people smile with food, she entered the culinary world. Started professional career at a Japanese-style izakaya. Since then, she has made various dishes at Japanese Izakaya restaurants. In 2016, she joined Kuragin. After spending 7 years as the assistant manager of the restaurant, she became the manager of Kuromon Kuragin, which opened in 2023. With the experience and skills she has cultivated, she works hard every day at the new restaurant.
越田 千枝子Chieko Koshida
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oh! My Steak
oh！ マイステーキ
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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秦 幸治Koji Hata
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Mr. Hata's love for cooking led him to take that path in life. When he was finally ready, he opened his own restaurant.
Mr. Hata was born in 1966 in Fukuoka. He has loved food ever since he was a student. Even though he worked at a communications company, his passion for cooking was very strong. So, diving head-first into a job at a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka, he trained there for 7 years. After that, he trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo for 4 years, eventually serving as sous chef. After his time as sous chef at a Teppanyaki restaurant in Tokyo and as a head of a Teppanyaki restaurant in Osaka, he opened his own Teppanyaki restaurant, "oh! My Steak" in Osaka. He spends his busy days working as the owner and chef.
秦 幸治Koji Hata
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Beef Cutlet Restaurant Kou Shu Ya
牛かつ専門店 甲州家
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / General / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Japanese Beef Steak
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和智 まみMami Wachi
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Welcoming guests from Japan and abroad warmly at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Ms. Wachi is the manager of Kou Shu Ya. As the area is a popular tourist destination for many guests from overseas, the restaurant responds to a wide range of guests by introducing multiple languages to the menu list while respecting the Japanese style, such as Japanese-style costumes. She warmly welcomes the many guests visiting the foot of Mt. Fuji, beyond the barriers of language and culture.
和智 まみMami Wachi
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Tagoto Kouetsuho Keio Department Store Branch
田ごと 光悦舗 京王百貨店新宿店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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幣原 幸秀Yukihide Shidehara
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Mr. Shidehara entered the world of Japanese and Kyoto cuisine out of a longing for a career as a chef.
He was born in 1968 in Tokyo. With a yearning to become a craftsman, he decided to become a chef, a more familiar artisan. He began his training at a kappo restaurant in Ginza. In 1990, he obtained a chef's license. After three years of training at Ginza's Ryotei restaurant "Kanetanaka," he was transferred to its Hong Kong branch in 1996, serving as sous chef. In 1998, he joined "Tagoto Koetsuho Keio Department Store Shinjuku," inspired by his desire to learn Kyoto cuisine at a well-established restaurant and the passion of the manager at the time. In 2017, he became the head chef of the restaurant.
幣原 幸秀Yukihide Shidehara
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Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch
もつ粋 奈良三条店
- Nara, Nara
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Horumon (offal meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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Mr. Morishita is a chef who supports various menus such as motsunabe, skewers, and a la carte dishes.
He was born in 1993 in Nara and has been engaged in the food and beverage industry since he was 16. Beginning with a part-time job, he worked as a cook in a Chinese restaurant, a ramen restaurant, and an izakaya pub. Currently, he is a chef at Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch. Mr. Morishita has experienced menus of various genres. In addition to motsunabe and skewers, he supports a varied menu that features mainly Japanese dishes but also Korean-style dishes
森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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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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FIFTY-FIVE TOKYO Ebisu Branch
FIFTY-FIVE TOKYO 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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川島 貴彦Takahiko Kawashima
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Mr. Kawashima uses his experience to bring smiles to many people's faces with fine-tasting "Yakiniku"!
He was born in 1978. Entered high school, where he could obtain a cooking license. After honing his skills at a French restaurant, he further studied cooking at Ecole Tsuji Tokyo. Following graduation, he gained experience as a bartender and manager at an Italian restaurant in Kyobashi and a dining bar before joining the Yakiniku Shibaura group at 32. Having spent 10 years in the company, he has been involved in the current restaurant since its reopening and was appointed head chef. Changing the way of cutting the meat depending on the day's conditions, he offers new ways of eating each part of the meat and unique flavor combinations, which have been well received.
川島 貴彦Takahiko Kawashima
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Shimbashi Ren / SAKE STAND R
新ばし煉 / SAKE STAND R
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金内 健一Kenichi Kanauchi
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Mr.Kanauchi cooks dishes that respect the ingredients and fascinate everyone who eats them.
In the unique customs of the artisan world, he earnestly learns Japanese cooking duties. While preserving traditional dishes and tackling new challenges, he strives daily with the motto of "providing dishes that impress our customers". After training at "Nadaman", he gained experience at restaurants in Tokyo and returned to his hometown Sendai. Afterward, he traveled to seven countries overseas and was involved in openings of five-star hotels and street-level stores. Based on the skills and sensibilities cultivated so far, he joined [Shinbashi Refined / SAKE STAND R] in October 2024.
金内 健一Kenichi Kanauchi
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Ajinosato Bandai
味の里ばんだい
- Yamagata, Yamagata
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Introducing the taste of Yamagata and the fun of Robatayaki.
Mr. Sakai was born in 1978 in Yamagata. After working as a company employee in the Kanto region, he returned to his hometown at 24. Since then, he has been running Ajinosato Bandai with his parents. In 2021, his idea redesigned the Robata (fireside) to its current form. Until then, chefs used to cook sitting down, but he changed to a standing style of grilling to be able to move aggressively. The distance to the guests is closer, giving the restaurant a more "entertaining" robatayaki atmosphere.
酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Shinsaibashi Steak
心斎橋ステーキ
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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秦 幸治Koji Hata
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With a passion for cooking, Mr. Hata decided to pursue a career in the culinary field and opened his restaurant after waiting with full preparation.
He was born in 1966 in Fukuoka. Having loved cooking since school, he started working for a telecommunications company, but his passion for cooking was so strong that he jumped into a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture, where he trained for seven years. He then trained for four years at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, where he served as sous chef. After working as a sous chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Tokyo and as a manager at a teppanyaki restaurant in Osaka, he opened his own teppanyaki restaurant, Oh! My Steak in Osaka. In 2024, he opened the second restaurant, Shinsaibashi Steak.
秦 幸治Koji Hata
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Z/X coffee Shinsakae Branch
Z/X coffee新栄店
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Herb & Spice / Coffee / Cocktail
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永吉 将太Shota Nagayoshi
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Mr. Nagayoshi operates his cafe inspired by traveling abroad and meeting many people.
He is originally from Aichi and has spent much of his career in restaurants abroad. After gaining experience in various countries as a restaurant staff member, he returned to Japan and now manages Z/X Coffee Shinsakae Branch. His exposure to diverse cultures and lifestyles is reflected in creating a relaxed space where guests can enjoy themselves just as they are.
永吉 将太Shota Nagayoshi
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Aji no YOHEI
味の与平
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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田中 進Susumu Tanaka
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From the food perspective, Mr. Tanaka conveys the charm of his hometown, Hida Takayama.
He is from Gifu. An experienced chef who has built a career focusing on Japanese cuisine. He is currently the head chef at Aji no YOHEI. Hida Takayama is an important hometown for him. He conveys the charm of his hometown from the perspective of food.
田中 進Susumu Tanaka
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Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch
白雲台 グランフロント大阪店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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金城 忠範Tadanori Kaneshiro
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Always keep working hard for the best. That will lead Mr. Kaneshiro to tomorrow.
He was born in Osaka. His love of cooking led him to pursue a career as a chef. He started working at Hakuundai as a part-time student worker. Later, he became a full-time employee but expanded his activities to other fields to gain various experiences. In April 2013, he started working at Tsuruhashi Yakiniku Hakuundai as a start-up staff member. Currently, he is the manager of Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch, where he manages the restaurant and works as a chef.
金城 忠範Tadanori Kaneshiro
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Shibuya Kotegaeshi
渋谷こてがえし
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Maruya Honten Meieki 3-chome Branch
まるや本店 名駅3丁目店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel)
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坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Ms. Sakamoto has dedicated herself to honing her skills as a cook and continues to pursue the essence of Japanese cuisine.
She has loved cooking since she was a child and joined Maruya Honten upon graduation from high school. While learning the basics of Japanese cuisine, she made her way to becoming an eel chef. She has experience in most of the restaurant's branches and is now the head chef. With her many years of experience, she works daily to satisfy her guests further.
坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya
焼肉 神戸十四屋
- Nankinmachi(Kobe Chinatown)/Kyukyoryuchi, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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横山 晋也Shinya Yokoyama
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Mr. Yokoyama offers a high-quality yakiniku experience with attention to all ingredients and space.
He was born in 1974 in Hyogo. His experience includes a wide variety of Italian, Japanese, and Asian cuisines and restaurants specializing in steak. He has learned how to present dishes in different genres and handle the ingredients. Currently, he is the owner and chef of the Yakiniku Kobe Jushiya. Besides offering the highest quality Kobe beef, he also tries to create a restaurant where diners can relax and enjoy the yakiniku experience. He provides a high-quality experience, paying particular attention to all ingredients and space.
横山 晋也Shinya Yokoyama
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EL Patio
EL Patio
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- Bar,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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崎浜 大史Motofumi Sakihama
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Loved to please people and was interested in cooking and serving guests.
Mr. Sakihama was born in 1988 in Okinawa. He has worked part-time at restaurants since he was a student because he liked to please people and was interested in cooking and serving them. In addition to serving customers, he also cooked for the restaurant and trained his cooking skills. Currently, he is the restaurant manager at EL Patio. The restaurant's specialty is pizza baked in the restaurant'sstone oven, and he says, "We offer the authentic taste of the real thing at a reasonable price.
崎浜 大史Motofumi Sakihama
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Minami Aoyama Hifumi
南青山 ひふみ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.
加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U
黒毛和牛ダイニング 様 （YO−U）
- Osakananko (Osaka South Port), Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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黒崎 次郎Jiro Kurosaki
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From learning the ropes of the trade to realizing his dream of running his own restaurant...
Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. From the age of 14, he nurtured a dream of running his own business, and started taking steps towards achieving that dream. After studying at the Tsuji Gakuen School of Culinary Arts, he learned French cuisine hands-on in the kitchens of the Hotel Plaza. After this, he decided to further his training by studying French cooking in France. Returning to Japan and to his roots, he set off, at 27 years of age, to work in a creative Japanese restaurant interweaving French and traditional Japanese cuisine. At the age of 30, after working as a chef for three years, he started his own business, focusing mainly on sales management for 5 years to further hone his business know-how and skills. At the same time, he continued working as an assistant chef, and opened the Kuroge Wagyu Dining restaurant in Ashiya, which moved to its current location in 2006.
黒崎 次郎Jiro Kurosaki
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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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