Mr. Komori's excellent eye for ingredients, which shows his many years of experience, has earned him the respect of the industry

Mr. Komori was born in 1970 in Saitama. Influenced by his uncle running a sushi restaurant, he grew up familiar with cooking. He began training at Hachioji Hama Sushi and worked there for 18 years. During this time, he won the National Sushi Artisan Championship. After that, he worked successively at different restaurants, including Sushi Wa for 8 years, Tsukiji Otsubo for 3 years, Mitaka Sushi Kappo Fukumatsu for 7 years, and Sushi Komori for 3 years. He is currently working at Sushi Kappo Kinari, which opened in December 2021. With his keen judgment for ingredients that is supported by his many years of experience, he has gained the respect of customers and industry colleagues. 

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.

Mr. Takayama inherited the "genes of chefs" and followed the path of a professional. 

He was born in 1976 in Tokyo to parents who run an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). From an early age, he aimed to be a chef and, after graduating from high school, entered a culinary school. Following graduation, he studied Western cuisine at hotels and wedding halls and continued training. Then, gaining experience in a variety of restaurants, he took over his parents' restaurant in 2010. He wanted to create a pet-friendly restaurant, so he researched hamburgers independently and opened Craft Burger & Grill Jiro in December 2019.

Mr. Oki wants to make his guests smile with food.

He was born in 1970 in Fukuoka and began training at 15, working in the world of sushi. From the beginning of his culinary career, fish has been his main genre, and he has worked at a famous Sushi restaurant. Now, Mr. Oki is the manager and head chef at Sushiya Shinkichi Shinbashi Branch. He is passionate about providing casual and informal sushi and continues to polish his skills to offer the finest nigiri. Putting his heart and soul into carefully selected seasonal ingredients, he serves excellent dishes that bring smiles to people's faces.

Mr. Izumi wants to continue creating dishes that make everyone smile.

He was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. He loves cooking and decided to enter the culinary world. After working as a chef in Fukuoka, he had an opportunity to come to Tokyo. He honed his skills while working in various restaurants, gaining experience as a head chef and more. At Kimukatsu, he continues to showcase his remarkable talent.

The owner-chef of The New World.

Mr. Toba was born in 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique background, having quit his job as a J-League trainee and worked as an elementary school teacher before entering the world of chefs at 32. He trained for 3 years at DIRITTO in Kagurazaka, 2 years at Florilege in Aoyama, and 2 years as a sous chef at Aria di Tacubo in Ebisu before becoming the chef at Gris in Yoyogi Uehara in March 2016. He then became the owner-chef of the same restaurant, which reopened as sio in July 2018.

Mr. Amano fascinates with his skillful style of courses, using Edo-mae techniques and its own unique twist.

He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. Owner of Sushi Amano Watari. As a child, he often went to his father's family home in Nishi-Izu, where he became familiar with the delicacies of the mountains and sea. His naturally growing interest in food and cooking led him to a professional career. After training at a sushi restaurant in Nishiogikubo, he participated in the opening of Sushi-sen in Jiyugaoka in 2000. As a manager, he developed it into a popular restaurant, and in 2011, he moved to the Nishi-Azabu branch. In 2021, he opened his current restaurant in Nishi-Azabu, where he got the opportunity. He demonstrates the culmination of his career as a sushi chef with warm hospitality.

A career change motivated by a passion for food. The skilled chef whose techniques have been refined through experiences both in Japan  and overseas.

Ms. Uchino was born in Tokyo. Originally working in the fashion industry, she decided to make a career change because of his high interest in food, so she knocked on the door of a French restaurant. She then went to Italy for further training to deepen her insight as a chef. After returning to Japan, she worked at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, acquiring skills in everything from main courses to desserts. Currently, she works as a chef at JB the DINING BAR.

Challenging the world of cooking with a passion for cuisine.

Mr. Fukuda was born in 1987 in Kanagawa. His love of eating delicious food led him to want to bring others joy through his cooking. As a chef, he found the fun in making dishes. He is also attracted to working with his own skill alone, regardless of location. He joined "Marudori x Yakitori Kanzen Koshitsu Izakaya Kiichi" by fate. There, he creates various innovative dishes and has gained support from many people.

Each dish is a work of art, so Mr. Nishimoto pays close attention to its appearance and puts his heart and soul into it.

He was born in 1976 in Yamaguchi. Born and raised in Yanai City, entered the food and beverage industry at 20. He gained experience at various restaurants, including ramen and Western-style restaurants. His brother asked him to join in opening an izakaya (Japanese pub) in Shibuya, Tokyo, which led him to enter Hamayakisakaba Torohachi. He enjoys the moment when guests are surprised. Aiming to create cuisine that is also pleasing to the eye, he carefully prepares each dish as a work of art with sincerity and care.

Mr. Terumoto serves good food and drinks and provides guests a relaxing and enjoyable time.

He was born in 1992 in Kanagawa. During childhood, he occasionally cooked dinner to help his busy mother and became interested in the culinary world. He decided to pursue a career in the culinary world and entered a professional training high school where he could obtain a cooking license. After learning all the basics of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, he graduated and joined an Italian restaurant company. For 13 years, he honed his skills in Italian cooking and worked as a head chef. In April 2023, he moved to his current company by chance. In May, he took charge of the Kinshicho and Shinbashi branches of Robata to Oden Kyosuke.

Mr. Terumoto offers his guests a relaxing and enjoyable time with delicious food and drinks.

He was born in 1992 in Kanagawa. As a child, he became interested in the culinary world by occasionally cooking dinner to help his busy mother. Deciding to pursue a career in the culinary world, he entered a high school where he could obtain a cooking license. Studying all the basics of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, he graduated from the school and joined a company that operates Italian restaurants. For 13 years, he honed his skills in Italian cuisine and worked as a head chef. In April 2023, he moved to his current company by chance. In May, he became the manager and head chef of Robata to Oden Kyosuke Shinbashi Branch.

Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian cuisine.

Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he trained in various restaurant genres, such as Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major food and beverage chains. At KayaGroup, he studied under legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masaki and inherited the "Masaki-ryu" cooking style. Currently, he is also active in food and beverage management and as a food and beverage consultant, working with numerous companies to train young chefs.

Mr. Sawa entered the industry with the desire to realize his ideal restaurant.

He entered the industry with the desire to realize his ideal restaurant. The condition of the restaurant at the time was not something quite favorable. As he worked part-time to learn about cooking, his passion for cuisine and ideal restaurant management grew stronger, so he entered the restaurant industry as a full-time employee. When smoking shisha as a pleasure, he was attracted by the similarities between flavors, ingredients, and seasonings, which can have infinite possibilities (taste) depending on their combination, and has continued to this day.

Pursuing sushi for 30 years.

Mr. Kanai was born in 1970 in Chiba. He trained for four years at a sushi restaurant in Aomori Prefecture and two years at a sushi restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. Then, he entered his current restaurant, Irifune. As a sushi chef at the branch for 19 years, he has served delicious fish daily. 

Mr. Funatsu has been involved with Japanese food for over 30 years and values the spirit of customer service.

Mr. Funatsu joined in 1984 and has worked as head chef at Japanese restaurants throughout the country. 

 

Trained in hotels and restaurants in Japan and three-star restaurants in France, Mr. Sawabe worked as a chef in various hotels and restaurants. In Japan's Hokuriku region, he has served at Kanazawa PREEMINENCE and Yoichi Sanso Auberge de Mikuni. Sympathizing with the concept of "A la ferme de Shinjiro," under the guidance of Mr. Shinjiro Imura, he creates French cuisine at traditional wooden townhouses in Kanazawa.

Mr. Otsubo continues to work daily to refine his cooking skills and himself.

He was born in 2001 in Iwate. He began working in a restaurant because he loved cooking. After working part-time, he took his first full-blown steps into the chef's world. Currently, he works as a chef at the Kobe Beef DAIA Nihonbashi-Muromachi Branch. With the superb ingredient of Kobe Beef as his partner, Mr. Otsubo continues to pursue his potential as a chef. In addition to his cooking skills, he also works on enhancing his body and performance through training as a hobby. As a person who makes a living in the food industry, he continues improving every day.