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Ishigaki Beef Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku - Yamamoto
石垣牛炭火焼肉 やまもと
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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山本 豊Yutaka Yamamoto
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He created a restaurant to casually enjoy the savory Ishigaki Beef that fascinates him.
He was born in 1961 in Osaka prefecture. When he had a part time job at a bistro cafe in his school days, he liked seeing the guests enjoying his dishes. This led him to the cooking field when he graduated from school. He improved his cooking skills for various genres at Japanese, western, and yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants in Osaka. In 1995, he got married and moved to the hometown of his wife, Ishigaki-jima Island, Okinawa prefecture. When he encountered Ishigaki Beef which was not well known at that time, he was fascinated with its exquisite taste. In the same year, he opened the current yakiniku restaurant which has become one of the top restaurants on the island. His restaurant is loved by both the locals and tourists.
山本 豊Yutaka Yamamoto
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Sushi Kimura
すし喜邑（㐂邑）
- Futako-Tamagawa/Yoga, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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木村 康司Koji Kimura
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"Master of Aged Sushi" celebrated for patiently facing ingredients and accumulating experiments
Born in 1971 in Tokyo, Kimura Koji was born as a third generation of his family-business sushi restaurant. After having trained in his grandfather's restaurant and his uncle's, he entered the well-known tempura restaurant [Mikasa] just before opening his restaurant. As a result, this experience contributed greatly to his aged sushi, learning how to prepare ingredients without using water. Kimura established [Sushi Kimura] when he was 33 years old. Accumulating experiments for a long time, he invented a new genre of sushi,"Aged Sushi." After Michelin Guide 2013, [Sushi Kimura] has obtained two stars for 5 years straight.
木村 康司Koji Kimura
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Gion Katana
ぎおん刀
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine
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UERUMA SHIMIN SHOKUDO
うるま市民食堂
- Okinawa/Uruma, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Okinawa Cuisine / General
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西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato
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Mr. Yamato entered the world of cooking without hesitation because his family also owned an izakaya (Japanese pub).
He was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He had been interested in cooking since he was a child, with his family owning an Izakaya, a Japanese-style pub. He had been helping out at home since he was a student, and after graduation, he entered the world of cooking without hesitation. After training in Kyoto and Shiga, he returned to Okinawa, where he has been working as a chef at [Uruma Shimin Shokudo] since May 2019. He says, "I want people to have a chance to eat delicious food made with the ingredients of Uruma City and deliver it to the producers."
西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato
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Ginza Shinohara
銀座しのはら
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara
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A natural talent for cooking blossomed after becoming a chef by chance
Born in 1980 in Shiga Prefecture. As a student, he was a promising karate athlete and was being considered for admission to university by recommendation. However, seeking a different path, he declined university offers by saying that he was looking for a trade, and through this he became a chef. His natural talent for cooking blossomed as he developed his skills at [Sangencha], a well-known Kyoto kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant serving Kansai-style cuisine. At 26, he opened his own restaurant, [Shinohara] in Shiga Prefecture, which over the course of nine years became a popular and prominent establishment. In 2016, he tackled a new frontier by opening Ginza Shinohara.
篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara
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Crony
Crony（クローニー）
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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春田 理宏Michihiro Haruta
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Up-and-coming chef with reliable skills to sublimate his cutting-edge sense into fine dishes.
He was born in 1987. After graduating from the culinary department in a high school, he started working for a hotel in Fukuoka. At the age of 20, he went to France to have training in Alsace, Perigord, and Province, then worked for [Ledoyen], a restaurant with 3 stars in Paris. After coming back to Japan, he worked for [Quintessence], a restaurant with 3 stars in Tokyo. Then he got interested in Northern European cuisine that started becoming popular, so he went to the Northen Europe to accumulated further experiences at [KADEAU], a restaurant with 1 star in Denmark and [MAAEMO], a restaurant with 2 stars in Norway. After coming back to Japan, he worked as a chef at [Tirpse] and contributed to them to receive 1 star. Since December 2016 he has been a chef at [Crony].
春田 理宏Michihiro Haruta
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DepTH brianza
DepTH brianza
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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奥野 義幸Yoshiyuki Okuno
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Mr. Okuno presents his cultivated "depth" in the restaurant where "everyone is the main character."
He was born in 1972 in Wakayama. Raised in a ryotei restaurant, he studied business administration at a U.S. university and worked in the real estate industry before entering the culinary industry. He first served at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo and then moved to Italy. He returned to Japan after studying at eight restaurants in all regions of Italy. In 2003, he opened Ristrante la Brianza; it relocated to Roppongi Hills in 2016 as La Brianza. He then opened DepTH Brianza in Azabudai Hills in November 2023. In addition to his seven restaurants in Tokyo, he also produces restaurants and teaches cooking in Japan and abroad.
奥野 義幸Yoshiyuki Okuno
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Teppanyaki MYDO
Teppanyaki MYDO
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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羽田 健治Kenji Haneda
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A chef whose diverse experiences and passions are firmly rooted in the background.
Mr. Haneda was born in 1983 in Nara. Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, he developed a strong interest in cooking through his older brother's career as a pastry chef and his part-time work in restaurants. Also influenced by famous cooking shows and cartoons, he aspired to become a chef in earnest. He started his career at a restaurant in Nara, gained experience in Kyobashi and Kitahama in Osaka, and steadily improved his skills. In 2021, he joined the opening staff of Osaka W. In 2024, he started a new challenge as sous chef of Teppanyaki MYDO.
羽田 健治Kenji Haneda
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ginza Branch
博多 もつ鍋 やま中 銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Nabe (hot pot) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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山中 幸一 Koichi Yamanaka
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Mr. Yamanaka is an executive chef who has maintained his particular taste since shortly after the restaurant's establishment.
He was born in 1952 in Kanagawa. Began his career working at a restaurant in Okayama. At the same time, his brother, who was staying and working in Fukuoka under the influence of a friend from Fukuoka, founded Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka in 1984. He was offered to help at the restaurant, which quickly became popular, and joined it in 1987. Since then, he has continued to work as a chef at the restaurant. As the executive chef of Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka, he is still active on the front line.
山中 幸一 Koichi Yamanaka
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Japanese restaurant Saishun APA Hotel Sendai Eki Itsutsubashi
和食・割烹 彩旬 アパホテル 仙台駅五橋
- Miyagino/Wakabayashi, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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加藤 潤一郎Junichiro Kato
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Providing an elegant dining experience with local ingredients for guests.
Mr. Kato from Miyazaki is an experienced chef who has satisfied many guests as a cook for over 20 years. He currently serves at the Japanese restaurant Saishun in APA Hotel Sendai Eki Itsutsubashi. Using local ingredients from Tohoku, including those from Miyagi Prefecture, he offers his guests an elegant dining experience.
加藤 潤一郎Junichiro Kato
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Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Dotombori Sennichimae Branch
松阪牛焼肉M 道頓堀千日前店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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浦田 憲史Kenji Urata
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Mr. Urata is a manager who values the spirit of Omotenashi and serves delicious food.
He was born in 1989 in Osaka. At age 20, he entered the world of food and beverage. While working as a bartender, he realized he enjoyed cooking and became a chef. In addition to the bar, he trained at a yakiniku restaurant and a Takoyaki restaurant to hone his skills. He later joined Light House Co., Ltd., which operates Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M by chance. He has been supporting the restaurant as a manager since the opening of the Dotombori Sennichimae Branch in December 2023. With the spirit of "Omotenashi" (hospitality), he considers "as long as you are in Osaka, you are our customer."
浦田 憲史Kenji Urata
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Koukian
香季庵
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Beef Steak
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鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Mr. Washio produces an extraordinary time to enjoy creative Japanese cuisine and drinks.
He was born in Tokyo. Growing up watching his parents running an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), he naturally entered the culinary world. He was fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine, which makes the most of the richness of Japanese ingredients. After working at his parents' izakaya, he joined Koukian. His skillful technique of bringing out the best seasonal ingredients captivates his guests.
鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Restaurant DA CIRO
Restaurant DA CIRO
- Gion, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / European / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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上坂 祐一郎Yuichiro Uesaka
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Mr. Uesaka was fascinated by Italian cuisine, where the flavors of the ingredients come through directly.
He was born in 1984 in Kyoto. He began his career in the hotel's French restaurant. Fascinated by Italian cuisine and its exceptional beauty of ingredients, he moved to Italy after switching to Italian cooking. In three cities in Puglia, Piemonte, and Tuscany, he studied the local cuisine of each region. After returning to Japan, he joined Ristorante t.v.b in Gion as a sous chef. Three years later, he became a chef, and in 2023, he opened his own restaurant as the owner and chef of Restaurant DA CIRO.
上坂 祐一郎Yuichiro Uesaka
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Series the sky
Series the sky
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum
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金子 優貴Yuki Kaneko
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Mr. Kaneko became familiar with cooking while growing up with a grandmother who was a home economics teacher.
He led the "Azabudai Series" to receive one Michelin star for three consecutive years. He was born in 1988. He honed his skills at Heichinro, Japan's oldest established restaurant, and at SENSE, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. The restaurant offers a multi-course meal featuring a variety of small dishes that blend traditional Cantonese cuisine with spices from various Asian countries that the chef learned during his overseas training, paired with wines recommended by the chef, who is also a certified sommelier. He was appointed the head chef of "Series the sky", the second restaurant in the Series.
金子 優貴Yuki Kaneko
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Agezuki
あげづき
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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保科 剛Go Hoshina
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Decided to be a chef at the age of 17, still seeking for the ideal taste.
Born in 1972 in Chiba prefecture, he decided to open his own pork cutlet restaurant when he had a pork cutlet in a Japanese cuisine restaurant during the stay in the US as a high school student. After graduation, he had training at several Japanese restaurants to learn culinary fundamentals, and also studied how to cook pork cutlets in his own way. He visited many renowned pork cutlet restaurants to steal their tastes, and spent most of his salary on it. Finally he opened [Agezuki] at the age of 37, he has since been making efforts to realize his ideal pork cutlet.
保科 剛Go Hoshina
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Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch
松阪牛焼肉Ｍ 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami
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Realizing personal growth through work and accumulating solid skills and knowledge.
Mr. Fukami was born in 1966 in Osaka. At the invitation of his best friend, he entered into the world of cooking. He gained experience at a Yakiniku restaurant and learned the skills necessary for Yakiniku from scratch, such as the selection of ingredients, the degree of roasting, and the amount of heat. After that, he moved to Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba Branch through the introduction of an acquaintance and further honed a wider range of cooking skills. He is always looking for new challenges and continues to face the ingredients and cooking methods sincerely.
深見 和俊Kazutoshi Fukami
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Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga
神楽坂しゃぶしゃぶ風雅
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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岩本 光正Mitsumasa Iwamoto
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Mr. Iwamoto is an experienced chef who has been involved in food from various aspects.
He was born in 1971 in Tokyo. He had worked as a chef at "SARA" in Aoyama, Tokyo. He then became involved in the launch of "Table Modern Service," where he assisted in the operation and menu development of various restaurants, starting with its production business. After that, he worked at "Tokyo American Club" and is currently a chef at "Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga." His diverse menu, ranging from simple dishes that best use quality ingredients to creative dishes, has delighted many people.
岩本 光正Mitsumasa Iwamoto
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch
旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 函館五稜郭店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak
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手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Mr. Tezuka has loved Jingisukan ever since he was a child.
The first time Mr. Tezuka went to eat Jingisukan at Daikokuya, he was so impressed! The employees worked hard and were lively, the restaurant atmosphere was energetic, and the fresh lamb was delicious. From that experience, he knew he wanted to work there, so he conveyed his passion for Jingisukan to Daikokuya's owner and joined the company. He currently serves as head of the Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch, which opened on October 29, 2021.
手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Toyosu Kinpura
豊洲・金ぷら
- Harumi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Oden / Beer / Cocktail
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小林 凌Ryo Kobayashi
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A young chef leading a new style of oden restaurant.
Mr. Kobayashi was born in 2002 in Fujimino-shi, Saitama. He graduated from culinary school and honed his skills through experiences in Italian and Japanese cuisine. Since February 2024, he has been the chef at Toyosu Kinpura, bringing vitality to the restaurant. With a desire to offer oden to visitors from overseas as well, he welcomes guests with meticulous preparation every day. His sincerity shines through in both the dishes he serves and his approach to customer service. He welcomes guests every day with careful preparation as he wants "visitors from overseas to enjoy Oden as widely as possible." His sincerity shines through in both the dishes he serves and his approach to customer service. This young chef's honesty is reflected in the cooking he serves and the service he provides to customers.
小林 凌Ryo Kobayashi
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honda Azabujuban Branch
honda 麻布十番店
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Soba (noodles)
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本田 祐三Yuzo Honda
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Mr. Honda pursues new possibilities for Japanese cuisine with his unique sensibilities and techniques.
He was born in 1982 in Chiba. He started his career as a chef, wanting to make people happy through food. Fascinated by Japanese cuisine's depth and seasonal ingredients' beauty, he continued his culinary training to acquire the skills to bring out the best of the ingredients. In 2013, he opened honda Azabujuban.
本田 祐三Yuzo Honda
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