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Muromachi Fukuwauchi
室町 福は内
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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小林 弘明Hiroaki Kobayashi
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Starting as a chef at a hotel, Mr. Kobayashi studied at various places in Tokyo before coming to Fukuwauchi.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. At the age of 18, he started working in a restaurant. He then began his career in earnest as a hotel chef, working at "Hotel The Manhattan" in Kaihin-Makuhari, where he was in charge of kaiseki cuisine. After that, he gained experience as a chef in Tokyo and was employed at the Fukuhauchi, which was then located in Shinbashi, where he eventually came to be in charge of the restaurant's management. After relocating to Muromachi, the restaurant has now reopened as Muromachi Fukuhauchi.
小林 弘明Hiroaki Kobayashi
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Kobe Kitano Sow
神戸 北野 双
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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Continuing on the path of sushi, Mr. Hanjyo creates pieces of sushi to delight guests.
He was born in Fukuoka. Fascinated by the world of sushi, which he had longed for since childhood, he has followed the path dedicatedly up to the present day. At Kobe Kitano Sow, which reopened on June 14, 2023, he works as a sushi chef to create a restaurant and cuisine that makes the most of its location in Kobe.
半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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NIKU Dining meat meet
NIKUダイニング meat meet
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak / Wine
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村田 善之Yoshiyuki Murata
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Mr. Murata delivers pleasure with his particular passion as a meat lover.
He was born in 1971 in Ishikawa and is the owner and chef of NIKU Dining meat meet. He has experience in a casual restaurant that mainly serves meat dishes and an Italian bistro. As a meat lover himself, he is uncompromising in his dedication to all the menu items he offers. He carefully chooses ingredients, figures out how to cook them properly depending on the items, and provides meals that satisfy both the stomach and the mind.
村田 善之Yoshiyuki Murata
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Kyo Yubadokoro Seike Nijojo Branch
京ゆば処 静家 二条城店
- Nijo Castle, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Yuba (tofu skin)
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稲葉 保行Yasuyuki Inaba
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The desire to please people is the starting point. A chef who studied in Gion and Ponto-cho.
Mr. Inaba was born in Shiga Prefecture. He loves making people happy more than anything else. His desire to bring joy to people through food led him to become a chef. He has been working as a chef for about a quarter of a century at Japanese restaurants in Gion and Ponto-cho. Now he works as a chef at the Kyo Yubadokoro Seike Nijojo Branch. He continues to bring moments of joy to people through his cooking, just as he did when he first decided to become a chef.
稲葉 保行Yasuyuki Inaba
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Hitomaru Kadan Taian Sannomiya
人丸花壇 鯛庵 三宮店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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堀江 貴之HORIE TAKAYUKI
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The work of a chef acquaintance and the food he creates left a lasting impression.
He was born in 1977 in Saitama, but grew up in Kobe. Before he turned 20, he went to a neighbor's Japanese restaurant and was inspired when he saw how dedicated his acquaintance was to the food he prepared. He decided to become a chef too, and found work in a Japanese restaurant on Awaji Island. After training at several different locations, he began working at Hitomaru's main branch, "Hitomaru Kadan", in Akashi. Later, he was assigned to "Hitomaru Kadan Taian" when it opened. Using ingredients from Akashi, he puts his all into even the most difficult and tedious dishes.
堀江 貴之HORIE TAKAYUKI
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Nihonbashi Suitengu Nanatosha
日本橋水天宮 七灯舎
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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佐藤 健一Kenichi Sato
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Farmers and growers, cooks, and guests. Mr. Sato connects the dots to make a line and form a circle.
Mr. Sato was born in 1972 in Miyagi Prefecture. He grew up watching his parents out front as they ran a sushi restaurant and became fascinated with Japanese cuisine. After working at Hotel Kawakyu in Wakayama Prefecture and Hotel Arrowle in Ishikawa Prefecture, he trained at the Rihga Royal Hotel in Osaka. As a chef responsible for the final touches before the food is eaten, he enjoys connecting the warmth and thoughts of the people involved. Favored by fate, he devotes himself to his work every day with the motto, Kindness is best embodied in cooking.
佐藤 健一Kenichi Sato
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Kyo Ryori Matsusyo
京料理 松正
- Arashiyama, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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小笹 正義Masayoshi Ozasa
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Mr. Ozasa expresses the producer's thoughts while preserving the traditions passed down from generation to generation.
Mr. Ozasa expresses the producer's thoughts while preserving the traditions passed down from generation to generation. Grew up watching his grandfather and father, who ran Kyo Ryori Matsusyo. The restaurant and cooking had been familiar to him since childhood, but it was when he graduated from high school that he made the decision to take over the restaurant. He went on to a culinary school and trained at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto for three years after graduation. Joined his family's restaurant in 2005 and has served as the fourth-generation chef since 2018. He keeps in mind to carefully prepare his dishes so that the producer's thoughts can be expressed in each one.
小笹 正義Masayoshi Ozasa
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Oyogi-torafugu Katsugani Ryori Ajihei Sonezaki
泳ぎとらふぐ 活蟹料理 あじ平 曽根崎
- Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Having honed his skills in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Okuno offers dishes that make the most of his abundant experience.
He was born in 1958 in Tokyo. Initially interested in Japanese food, he started as a chef at a restaurant in Tokyo with an introduction from an acquaintance. Since then, he has been working as a chef of Japanese cuisine. Also well versed in handling blowfish. In addition, he has experience abroad, including training at a Japanese restaurant in France. He has been the chef at Ajihei Sonezaki since its opening in December 2023, after the restaurant was renovated.
奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Sushi Urayama Sakae Hanare
鮨うら山 栄離れ
- Sakae, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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濱田 強Tsuyoshi Hamada
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Mr. Hamada wants many people to enjoy the deliciousness of Hokuriku sushi.
In the fields of sushi and Japanese cuisine, Mr. Hamada has learned a wide variety of dishes. Among the many sushi restaurants, he strives to make customers who choose his restaurant feel comfortable and at home. He looks forward to sharing his culinary experience with everyone.
濱田 強Tsuyoshi Hamada
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La maison du caviar 17°C
La maison du caviar 17℃
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Whisky
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北島 昭洋Akihiro Kitajima
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A special dish crafted with solid technique and knowledge that is constantly being updated
Mr. Kitajima was born in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, in 1978. From a young age, he enjoyed cooking for his family, and seeing their joy inspired him to become a chef. While studying at Heisei Culinary School, he was touched by the deliciousness and beauty of the dishes created by Chef Asahi Inoue, which made him decide to become a French chef. He learned the basics at a local hotel, moved to Tokyo, trained at La Belle Jule and Igrec, then worked as a chef and sous chef at a famous restaurant in Tokyo before moving to this location in July 2024.
北島 昭洋Akihiro Kitajima
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Torisei Takoyakushi Branch
鳥せゑ 蛸薬師店
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Nabe (hot pot)
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山田 雄大Yuta Yamada
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Mr. Yamada is a cheerful leader who welcomes guests with a joyful and light-hearted atmosphere.
Mr. Yamada was born in 1986 in Kyoto. His love of cooking led him to pursue a career as a chef. He has trained diligently to prepare different cuisines and manages the restaurant. His wide range of restaurant-related activities includes restaurant launches. He has worked in hotel and Japanese restaurants overseas as a server and cook, and he began working at the Torisei Main Branch in 2017. Since October 2020, he has been working at Torisei Takoyakushi Branch. With his cheerful personality, he is a reliable leader and has the firm trust of other staff members.
山田 雄大Yuta Yamada
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Sushi Kappo Kakihachi
すし割烹 柿八
- Soen, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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Mentai-ryori Hakata Shobo-an
めんたい料理 博多 椒房庵
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sake / Shochu
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西垣 良太Ryota Nishigaki
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He entered the field of Japanese cuisine by being fascinated with his cousin who was a Japanese chef.
He was born on April 26, 1983, in Fukuoka prefecture. In his elementary school days, he became fascinated with a Japanese chef, when he saw his cousin, a Japanese chef, preparing fish. He decided to be a chef and accumulated experience at [Ikesu Taikichi] of Ikesu kappo (traditional Japanese seafood) restaurant for 5 years, and [Kaiseki (traditional Japanese) Cuisine Katsuki] for 5 years. Now he has been working as the master chef at [Gohan-ya Shobo-an] for 8 years.
西垣 良太Ryota Nishigaki
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le Bistro Montmartre
ビストロ モンマルトル
- Shin Toshin, Okinawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Pasta
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植村 慎太朗Shintaro Uemura
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He opens his door to his own world of cooking than his father's.
Born in 1973 in Tokyo. His father was a Chinese chef. He wanted to create his own life and started his French cuisine career at 18 years old. After 7 years of experience at restaurants in Ginza and Aoyama, he left for France in 1999 and widened his experience at [La Regalade], which was the most difficult restaurant to secure a reservation from in those days, [Beauvilliers] as a chef de partie, and 3-star [Pierre Gagnaire]. Returning to Japan, he expanded his experience as a chef at [Auxamis Tokyo], and a main dining chef at [THE BUSENA TERRACE] in fall, 2009. In December, 2012, he opened [le Bistro Montmartre].
植村 慎太朗Shintaro Uemura
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Waryori Hanajin
和料理 はな甚
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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立花 義春Yoshiharu Tachibana
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The world of cuisine that began with an actor and his two hats
Born in Iwate prefecture, Mr. Tachibana has a unique professional history, having changed his career from acting to cookery. His interest in food grew as he watched his mother cooking when he was a child. Later, he began training to be a chef while he was training to be an actor. He built up experience in Shibuya and Shimbashi, mainly cooking Japanese food, and finally fulfilled his long-cherished dream by opening Hanajin. This year, the popular restaurant celebrates its 25th anniversary.
立花 義春Yoshiharu Tachibana
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antica locanda MIYAMOTO
antica locanda MIYAMOTO
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak
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宮本 健真Kenshin Miyamoto
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Mr. Miyamoto is an Italian chef who continues to convey the charm of Aso, Kumamoto and has made numerous achievements.
He was born in 1975 in Kumamoto. At 19, he went to Italy to study at several famous restaurants. After returning to Japan, he set up his own restaurant at 31. Still, the Kumamoto earthquake prompted him to search for a new way of cooking and being in the restaurant. Then, he opened the nature-themed "antica locanda MIYAMOTO" in June 2021. His skills have been recognized in many fields, and he was featured in "Gault and Millau" in 2022 and 2023. He is a leading figure in conveying the charms of Aso, Kumamoto, to the world, having played a leading role in the recognition as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).
宮本 健真Kenshin Miyamoto
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Charcoal & Dining Sharaku Himi-ten
チャコール＆ダイニング 写楽 氷見店
- Himi, Toyama
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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樋口 就彦Narihiko Higuchi
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He searches for the best ingredients to create yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) that brings out the delicious flavors of the chicken
Born in Toyama on July 29th, 1958, his family owned a chicken wholesale store. Growing up and working closely with chicken, as well as watching his father cook yakitori, made him want to run his own restaurant. He set up Charcoal & Dining Sharaku Himi-ten in 1996 and began his career as the restaurant's chef owner. He works on the frontline, continually creating straight cuisine that carefully and faithfully preserves the essence of his ingredients.
樋口 就彦Narihiko Higuchi
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37 PASTA
37 PASTA
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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As he really liked cooking pasta, he wanted to try it again.
He was born in 1978 in Kagoshima prefecture. As his parents were busy, he started cooking for his two sisters, which made him decide to be a chef. After graduating from a culinary school, he began working part-time at a restaurant specialized in pasta. Then he worked at a hospital food service as a cook. However, he decided to follow his enthusiasm for cooking pasta, as he liked it since he was very young. He entered [37PASTA] 8 years ago along with its opening and currently works as the master chef. He carefully creates pasta dishes using ingredients from Kyushu.
松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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Sushi Somei
鮨 染井
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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染井 誠司Seiji Somei
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A passionate artisan who has dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine and was devoted to making dreams come true.
Mr. Somei was born in 1965 in Fukuoka. Having been moved by a drama he saw in his school days, in which a mischievous child rose to the position of head chef, he longed to become a chef himself. With those passionate thoughts in mind, he dived headfirst into the world of food after graduating high school. He worked at Japanese restaurants for 15 years, and sushi restaurants for 17 years. He has continued to tirelessly refine his skills to the present day in areas that see many customers with refined tastes, such as Kioicho, Roppongi, and Nishiazabu.
染井 誠司Seiji Somei
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Izakaya Kushiroya
居酒屋 九四六屋
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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鵜沼 憲宏UNUMA NORIHIRO
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A spirited chef who walks the path that he had once dreamed of.
Born in Kushiro, Hokkaido on June 29, 1974. He had a white-collar job after graduating college, but he left the corporate life to work in his uncle's restaurant "Izakaya Taimu." After thoroughly learning the basics of cooking, he fulfilled his dream of creating a restaurant that serves foods from his homeland of Hokkaido with the opening of Izakaya Kushirokuya where he is to this day.
鵜沼 憲宏UNUMA NORIHIRO
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