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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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Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch
日本橋 玉ゐ 本店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake
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丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.
Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.
丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch
入船小田原駅前店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai
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Dedicated to seasonal local fish and vegetables.
Aiming to become a professional chef, Mr. Kanai started as a dishwasher and cleaner at Irifune in his teens. There, he learned how to scale and prepare fish, sharpen knives, and the basics of Irifune's taste. As time passes, there is much to learn, and he strives for daily improvement.
金井 勇弥Yuya Kanai
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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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Mawaranaisushi Hokuriku Gappa
廻らない寿司 北陸がっぱ
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces.
Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces. Offering mawaranai sushi (not conveyor belt sushi), he enchants his guests with his delicate technique and passion. He provides heartwarming moments with careful attention to ingredients and hospitality.
西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Shikiryori Kitagaichi
四季料理きたがいち
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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料理長・生沼The head chef, Mr. Oinuma
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After studying as a Japanese chef, Mr. Oinuma provides "delicious excitement" to guests.
He was born in 1985. Started his career as a chef at the age of 20. At first, he honed his skills while being influenced by his seniors as a chef. After that, he was active in restaurants in Tokyo, mainly Japanese food. Currently, he is a chef at Kitagaichi. With the theme of "delicious excitement," he provides guests with a dining experience that impresses them the moment they eat it.
料理長・生沼The head chef, Mr. Oinuma
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Kobe beef and wine RUSH
神戸牛とワイン RUSH
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Pasta / Steak / Wine
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川口 真平Shinpei Kawaguchi
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Well-versed in the food world, Mr. Kawaguchi is always moving forward with an eye on the future.
He was born in 1987 in Hyogo. Influenced by his mother, who was cooking well, he started cooking himself early and developed an interest in food. Starting his career as a bartender, he entered the culinary world. While honing his culinary skills, he became well-versed in wine and obtained sommelier certification. He also works in the consulting business and contributes to the food and beverage industry from various perspectives. After the Corona disaster, he established his ideal restaurant from scratch, opening RUSH in March 2024.
川口 真平Shinpei Kawaguchi
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Kita
北
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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小林 和博Kazuhiro Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi is a dedicated sushi chef who attracts guests with his delicious nigiri and sides prepared with Edo-mae techniques and the spirit of Shuhari (three stages of mastery).
He was born in 1970 in Nagano. The owner of Kita. After training at a Kappo restaurant in Osaka, he moved to Kanagawa and honed his skills at several sushi restaurants in Yokohama. In 2005, he founded his current restaurant in his mid-30s and became independent. Since then, he has served high-quality sushi courses in the city of the sea and captured the hearts of both local guests and travelers. While respecting the tradition of Edo-mae, he also offers nigiri and side dishes with his own arrangements, showing off new deliciousness and enjoyment of food. The warm and stylish hospitality that reflects his sincere personality also attracts a reputation.
小林 和博Kazuhiro Kobayashi
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Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch
ステーキハウス金井 大室高原店
- Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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金井このみKonomi Kanai
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Ms. Kanai brings her experience at a Sushi restaurant to Teppanyaki.
She gained ten years of training and experience in service and cooking at Sushi Irifune in Ito, Shizuoka. Later, she studied Teppanyaki and Western cuisine at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch. Her experience at the sushi restaurant has earned a reputation for her steaks and meat sushi, which are served with Amagi Wasabi from Amagi, Shizuoka Prefecture.
金井このみKonomi Kanai
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Binchotan Steak Ro Sakai
備長炭ステーキ炉sakai
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Wine
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上田 徹也Tetsuya Ueda
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Mr. Ueda thinks of his guests and delivers moments of joy.
He was born in 1973 in Aichi. After working part-time as a student, he chose to become a chef. He is currently working as a chef at Sakai, which inspired him to pursue a career in food and beverage. He coordinates excellent courses, which are derived from the selected ingredients of each day, to suit each guest without being restricted by the menu. Creating a restaurant where customers can enjoy more than just eating is important to him.
上田 徹也Tetsuya Ueda
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Nikuko
肉幸
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada
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The star chef presents blissful dishes using Kobe beef.
Mr. Shimada was born in 1975 in Tokyo. His parents were chefs, so he was familiar with cooking from an early age. He has led a meat restaurant that was awarded the Michelin star for eight consecutive years and has experience setting up overseas restaurants. He opened Nikuko with his skills of winning Michelin stars for eight straight years.
島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada
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SUSHI-FUMI
鮨 ふみ
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.
平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine
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﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Mr. Sakigawa opened his own restaurant after finding new goals for cooking.
Mr. Sakigawa was born in 1989 in Osaka. He gained experience in a part-time job when he was a student. He learned the basics of cooking from the store head's instruction. Having been moved by the joy of cooking, he entered a culinary institute intending to become a chef. After graduating, he joined a Japanese restaurant, which gave his career a full-blown start. He continued polishing his skills in Japanese cuisine. In August 2022, he opened Japanese restaurant Yu-chan as the owner and head chef. He stands proudly in his kitchen every day while reconfirming the joy and depth of cooking.
﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Sushi Nakano
鮨なか乃
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano
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Mr. Nakano has continued to walk the path of sushi and pursued a piece that delights the guests.
He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Fascinated by the world of sushi and has been walking that path since the age of 17. After gaining training, he opened Sushidokoro Nakano. With the belief to create an ideal restaurant, the restaurant was renewed as Sushi Nakano on April 29, 2022. He continues to devote himself to achieving even greater heights.
中野 満博Mitsuhiro Nakano
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Tominokoji Tempura Matsui
富小路 天ぷらまつ井
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui
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Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.
He was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. Initially, he specialized in Japanese cuisine but entered the world of Kyoto-style tempura when he was in charge of a tempura specialty restaurant in Pontocho. After honing his skills at a renowned restaurant, he has worked at Tominokoji Tempura Matsui since 2019. He provides a casual yet relaxed hospitality for authentic Japanese cuisine with Kyoto-style tempura and refined Japanese cuisine techniques.
松井 基宏Motohiro Matsui
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Gion Kankanderi Rei
祇園かんかんでり麗
- Gion, Kyoto
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Korean
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細見 哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi
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A chef with 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine devotes himself to the taste and beauty of Kyoto ingredients.
For more than 30 years, Mr. Hosomi has been dedicated to cooking, focusing on Japanese food, which is also a part of Japanese culture. In November 2021, he opened an innovative new restaurant, "Gion Kankanderi Rei," by fusing the techniques he has cultivated in "Japanese cuisine," "Korean cuisine," and "Teppanyaki." Connecting the two ancient capitals of Kyoto, Japan, and Gyeongju, Korea, the restaurant is known for its creative cuisine that brings innovative cuisine more familiar to diners.
細見 哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi
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Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Branch
まほろば囲炉裏 沖縄店
- Shin Toshin, Okinawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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松倉 味導Midou Matsukura
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A passion for cooking led Mr. Matsukura from a different field to the culinary world.
He was born in 1979 in Ibaraki. Initially working in a different industry, his love of cooking turned into a career change to the food and beverage industry. He began his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka. After that, he moved to the Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi Branch. There, he continued to hone his skills under the head chef, Mr. Oshima and mastered the techniques of Japanese cuisine overall. Following the opening of the Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Branch, he moved to the new branch. Currently, he is the head chef of the restaurant.
松倉 味導Midou Matsukura
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Shabu Shabu Ogami
しゃぶしゃぶ 尾がみ
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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Mr. Oguri offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," which he has perfected through his efforts.
He was born in 1980 in Shizuoka. At 27, he started his career in the food industry and studied at restaurants in Tokyo. He had experienced at Kissho, Shabu-gen, Shabu-shabu Yamawarau. He has been working as a restaurant manager and a sommelier. At Ogami, he currently offers shabu-shabu that respects "Japaneseness," such as using seasonal ingredients from his experience in Japanese cuisine and shabu-shabu.
小栗 浩輔Kosuke Oguri
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Niku Kappou - Niku Kabuku
肉割烹 肉かぶく
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto entertains his guests and provides fulfilled time with the power of food that changed his life.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1977 in Nagano Prefecture. His father took him to a restaurant where he tasted "Dojo (loaches)" for the first time. He was so impressed by the fantastic taste that he entered the culinary world to create his own impressive cuisine. After training at a long-established onsen ryokan (Japanese inn) and a kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant in Ginza, he traveled to India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Canada, and Thailand to hone his culinary skills to learn about cuisines from around the world. In Thailand, he won the Ironman cooking competition on a TV program. After that, he was trusted enough to manage embassy receptions for state guests and returned to Japan.
山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto
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Unagi Ryouri Unawa Izumi
うなぎ料理うな和泉
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato
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Challenging the world of eel cuisine with a new heart as a chef.
Mr. Kato was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he entered Tsuji Culinary Institute Osaka with a deep passion for cooking. Then, he trained at a restaurant in Kurashiki through the introduction of Mr. Tamura, the executive chef of Japanese cuisine at Hotel New Otani Osaka. At Foresta Hills in Toyota City, he met Mr. Mizogami, whom he looks up to as his mentor. After working at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel for 19 years, he moved to Unawa Izumi in August 2023. He currently serves as the restaurant's manager.
加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato
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