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Maruya Honten Osaka Umekita Green Place Branch
まるや本店大阪うめきたグリーンプレイス店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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山本 勝美Katsumi Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto is the master of "grilling" who supports Maruya Honten in Osaka.
He was born in Aichi. After graduation, he got a job at Unagi restaurant. While diligently engaging in daily tasks, he learns flower arrangements and tea ceremonies and also enjoys art appreciation and collecting ceramics on holidays. The sensibility cultivated through exposure to Japanese culture is utilized in his cooking techniques and presentation. Joined Maruya Honten in 2014. He was quickly hired as a full-time employee after starting as a part-timer. As the main person responsible for grilling Unagi, he contributes to the management and training of the next generation. He took the initiative to open a new branch in Osaka, participating in the process from the store's planning. Currently, he serves as the head chef at the Osaka Umekita Green Place Branch.
山本 勝美Katsumi Yamamoto
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Toki
刻季
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / French / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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中尾 健二Kenji Nakao
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With delicate sensibility and reliable technique, Mr. Nakao creates dishes that will catch the eye.
He was born in 1976 in Kyoto. After graduating from culinary school, he honed his skills at many restaurants and hotels. Since 2010, he has served as the head chef at Harmonie Embrassee Osaka, a prestigious luxury hotel featured in the Michelin Guide numerous times. His culinary creations enchanted many diners, leaving them deeply impressed. He currently serves as the chef at Toki, where he offers dishes showcasing his exceptional skills and delicate sensibilities.
中尾 健二Kenji Nakao
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Fugetsu COCONO SUSUKINO Branch (specializing in Takoyaki)
風月 ココノススキノ店(たこ焼専門)
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Takoyaki,Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Takoyaki (octopus balls) / Yakisoba (fried noodle)
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河瀬 麻耶Maaya Kawase
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Not only serving and cooking but also thriving as an area manager.
Ms. Kawase was born in 1998 in Hokkaido. She joined the company in January 2019 and currently serves as the manager of Fugetsu's COCONO SUSUKINO and Moyuku branches and the area manager. After joining the company as a part-time employee, she was recognized for her work and became a full-time employee. "I felt comfortable and enjoyed my work every day, so I decided to be a full-time employee," she says. Now, she spends her days not only serving customers and cooking but also working as an area manager.
河瀬 麻耶Maaya Kawase
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TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA
TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA
- Daimyo, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Cake / Wine
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菊地 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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Mr. Kikuchi is a teppanyaki master who puts excitement and passion on a plate and brings a smile to people's faces.
He was born in 1991 in Saitama. Since childhood, he has admired chefs who have appeared in the media and cultivated a passion for food. He was particularly captivated by Teppanyaki's unique presentation, which led him to pursue a career in the cooking industry. In 2023, he was appointed the company's general chef for the Kyushu area and the chef at TEPPANYAKI 10 FUKUOKA. He has also appeared in various media to convey the charm of Teppanyaki. With the motto of "smile for thriving business," he brings joy and surprise to many people.
菊地 大二郎Daijiro Kikuchi
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Sushi no Ma
鮨の間
- Okaido/Gintengai, Ehime
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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野間 美枝Mie Noma
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Ms. Noma has accumulated determination since she was a teenager and entered the world of chefs, pursuing the same dream as her husband.
She was born in Ehime. Upon marrying the owner-chef, with whom she had been dating since high school, she decided to become the proprietress. She had been a hairdresser but entered the world of chefs to share her husband's dream of being a chef. With the eye, spirit, and concern for customer service she has acquired in her more than 10 years as a hairdresser, she handles various tasks from the kitchen to serving customers. With the "eye, spirit, and concern" for customer service that she has acquired over 10 years as a hairdresser, she handles a wide range of tasks from the kitchen to serving customers. Her warm smile and friendly atmosphere make her a popular proprietress at Sushi no Ma, and many regular customers keep coming back to the restaurant.
野間 美枝Mie Noma
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Koromo Sushi
築地 挙母鮨
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Please, casually enjoy sushi in Tsukiji, where seasonal flavors from around the country gather.
Born in 1978 in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. He is now a manager of this restaurant. He grew interested in the food service industry thanks to his experience working part-time at a high-end sushi restaurant. Upon graduating, he entered the sushi world and honed his skills at sushi restaurants across Japan, including ones in Toyota City and Tsukiji, Tokyo. During that time, he met this restaurant's owner, who had a great love for Tsukiji, and decided to open a restaurant in Tsukiji - the place where seasonal fish from around the country gather. They opened up this restaurant in 2018 under the name "Koromo," which is the old name of Toyota City, where both he and the owner are from. He is committed to serving up the true flavor and spirit of authentic Edo-style sushi.
星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Watahan
わた半
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Steak
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田村 裕文Hirofumi Tamura
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Hoping to create smiles with delicious food from Tamba, Mr. Tamura opened Watahan with his family.
Mr. Tamura was born in 1966 in Osaka and raised in Kobe since the age of 7. At 22, he started his career as a chef at a Teppanyaki (iron griddle cooking) restaurant. He learned about cuisine, customer service, and meat, then opened Watahan in 1993. He has endeavored to create a friendly restaurant with warmth and hospitality for his guests. As the manager, he and his younger sister are currently looking to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restaurant's opening, and he is running the restaurant to apprise the new generation of the deliciousness of Sanda beef.
田村 裕文Hirofumi Tamura
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Kushitei
串亭
- Koriyama/Shirakawa, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Pasta
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真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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From when he first started cooking during his student years, he has continued single-mindedly down a culinary path
He was born in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture on December 29, 1958. From when he was a student, he learned how to cook with what he had available. After that, he apprenticed at places such as hotel restaurants specializing in Western cuisine and restaurants in his hometown. He has worked at [Kushitei] from 2008 to the present.
真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch
Italiana Tavola D'oro 銀座三越店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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小田切 大輔Daisuke Odagiri
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Mr. Odagiri moves forward, sometimes stopping but starting forward again.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. From his childhood, when he loved to cook, he considered a career as a chef. After gaining work experience, he obtained a cooking license. Invited by a senior colleague, he joined the present company. Then, he became extremely busy and retired from the front line for about two years. When he offered to return to work, the company was looking for a chef to launch Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch. Its best timing will allow him to be in charge of the restaurant from its opening in 2019. Currently, he is appointed as the head chef of Ginza Mitsukoshi branch and Osaka Takashimaya branch.
小田切 大輔Daisuke Odagiri
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Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch
焼肉ハウス大将軍 金沢店
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake
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金本 雄一Yuichi Kanemoto
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With the knowledge of meat acquired at a renowned restaurant, Mr. Kanemoto challenges the possibilities of meat and rice in the Noto region.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. Began his apprenticeship at the popular yakiniku restaurant Manryo in Osaka at the age of 18. Over 15 years, he established his knowledge and expertise in meat. After leaving Manryo, he spent two years at Gyugujo in Tokyo. Currently, he is serving as the head chef at Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch.
金本 雄一Yuichi Kanemoto
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Kaisen Ryori Hama no Ie
海鮮料理浜の家
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長浜 厚史Atsushi Nagahama
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He began his career as a chef by helping out at home
Born in Okinawa on November 15th, 1972, he has been helping out in Hama no Ie, the restaurant that his parents established, since he was a child. He decided to become a chef because he always wanted to make the food with which he was most familiar with. While working in the restaurant, he developed a solid foundation in cooking. He is particularly skilled at cooking all kinds of fish dish. He is a known authority on ikezukuri (preparing sashimi made from live seafood).
長浜 厚史Atsushi Nagahama
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YOSHIKI FUJI
YOSHIKI FUJI
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French / Spanish / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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藤 良樹Yoshiki Fuji
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Mr. Fuji is an ever-evolving French chef on a new gastronomic stage.
He was born in 1980 in Ibaraki. Admiring his father, who was a chef, he entered a culinary school. After studying at restaurants in Tokyo and Kanagawa, he eventually took over the renowned restaurant Sessonan in 2014. In pursuit of further evolution, he went to the Basque Country in Spain, a city of gastronomy. Through learning from master chefs, he realized the importance of improving his self-expression. In May 2024, he opened YOSHIKI FUJI. His cuisine, full of originality, continues to attract many people.
藤 良樹Yoshiki Fuji
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake
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冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Mr. Tominaga conveys the ideas and techniques he has cultivated to his successors and maintains high-quality flavor at this long-standing restaurant.
Mr. Tominaga was born in 1969 in Saga and came to Fukuoka for his higher education. Although he had never eaten Motsunabe (offal hotpot) before then, he was captivated by the outfits at Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka and joined as a part-time hall staff. After that, he started his career as a chef while working other jobs. At the time, motsunabe was not very well known, but he worked hard to convey how delicious it was. He focused on honing his skills and was also involved in restaurant launches. As restaurant administrator and manager, he supervises all branches.
冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Nidaime Sushi Katsurada Ebisu & Daikanyama Branch
二代目 鮓 桂田 恵比寿・代官山店
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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光野 智昭 Tomoaki Mitsuno
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Mr. Mitsuno takes over the skills and will of his predecessor as a professional sushi chef.
He was born in 1976 in Fukuoka. He longs for a job as an artisan who creates something on his own. Because of his love of fish dishes, he decided to become a chef. After gaining experience as a Japanese chef, he was involved in launching "Sushi Katsurada" with the previous owner, Mr. Katsurada, when he was 30 years old. Having worked there for 10 years, he moved to the kappo counter restaurant of a members-only hotel and gained experience as head chef. Upon Mr. Katsurada's retirement, he renamed the restaurant "Nidaime Sushi Katsurada" and took over the post.
光野 智昭 Tomoaki Mitsuno
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MASU
MASU
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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田原 信孝Nobutaka Tahara
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Having identified many meats, Mr. Tahara can convey the charm of the ingredients.
He was born in 1995 in Kagoshima. Initially involved in the yakiniku industry as a wholesaler, he entered the culinary world around 2019. Currently, he is the manager of MASU. Once a wholesaler, he has connected many restaurants and chefs with high-quality meats. With his unique perspective as a chef who has examined many portions of meat, he now connects guests with the finest ingredients.
田原 信孝Nobutaka Tahara
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IOTO - Kyoto Vegetable and Charcoal Grill -
京野菜と炭火料理 庵都
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine
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中村 健治Kenji Nakamura
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Showing an ability that goes above and beyond, Mr. Nakamura made steady progress, step by step.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. Because his relatives managed their own restaurant, he had many chances to naturally experience delicious food. Wanting to cook his own cuisine instead of just looking at food, he began walking the path of cooking. After acquiring his cooking license, he began working at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel at Fukuoka. After that, he started working for the Hatoya Kanko Group, serving successively in roles such as head chef, executive chef, director, and executive chef. By chance, he joined Fufu Kyoto as head chef in October 2022.
中村 健治Kenji Nakamura
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Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch
北海道酒場 北の家族 なんば千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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Gyu-Kaku Sapporo Tokeidai-dori Branch
牛角 札幌時計台通り店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat)
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谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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With warm smiles and delicious yakiniku, Mr. Taniguchi provides visitors with wonderful memories.
He was born in 1988 in Hokkaido. After joining Gyu-Kaku in 2011, he supported numerous restaurants through cooking and customer service. Currently, he also manages dozens of restaurants. He takes the greatest care in providing both delicious cuisine and high-quality meat, as well as excellent customer service that lets guests have enjoyable moments in his restaurants. Crossing the language barrier, he also creates an atmosphere where it is easy to talk to him. Today, he continues to welcome people with a soft smile and help them make their trips memorable.
谷口 遼太Ryota Taniguchi
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Sakanaya Uosei
さかなや魚清
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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Mr. Sato is a young third-generation, handling everything from fish selection to cooking, who has honed his skills on the sea.
He was born in 1989 in Shizuoka. After graduating high school, he entered a culinary school in the prefecture and obtained a cooking license. Learned the basics of Japanese cuisine in the kitchen of a ryokan (Japanese inn), then worked as a head chef on a large pelagic purse seiner for ten years. In 2023, he took over Sakanaya Uosei, which has been in business since his grandfather's generation.
佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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Kachaguriya
かちゃぐり屋
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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加藤 旭敏Akitoshi Kato
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Mr. Kato's approach is to prepare each dish, emphasizing creativity carefully.
He was born in Aichi. Since childhood, he has been familiar with cooking and confectionery making. During his school years, he worked part-time in restaurants for four years, developing practical skills and a deep understanding of food ingredients. After graduation, he worked at the Nagoya Kanko Hotel for 5 years, where he acquired the fundamentals of Western-style cooking techniques and service. At the age of 29, he opened his own Teppanyaki restaurant, Kachaguriya, taking advantage of his experience and unique ideas. Since then, he has been exploring new cuisines every day for 31 years.
加藤 旭敏Akitoshi Kato