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Kuromon Torepichi-Ichiba Minami kuromon Branch
黒門とれぴち市場 南黒門店
- Nipponbashi, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Donburi (rice bowl)
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河野 嶺Rei Kawano
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Mr. Kawano aims to make the restaurant an enjoyable to dine and a comfortable and friendly place.
He was born in 1997 in Osaka. Working as the manager of Kuromon Torepichi Ichiba Minami Kuromon Branch. To create a "fun place to dine," he takes a friendly approach to customer service. He strives to create an at-home atmosphere where diners can enjoy conversation while savoring delicious seafood and drinks.
河野 嶺Rei Kawano
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Yakiniku Motoyama Ebisu Branch
焼肉もとやま 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef.
Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Restaurant Re:
Restaurant Re:
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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能島舞Mai Noujima
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Delicate Japanese cuisine meets French cuisine.
Ms. Mai Noujima was born in 1989 in Hiroshima. As a child, she ran around in the mountains and fields in an area rich in nature. Her grandmother, who loved to cook, inspired her to pursue a career in the culinary field. After graduating from the Hiroshima Suishin Culinary College, she showed her technical skills by participating in the World Skills Competition in London. Having that as a strength, she gained experience at various French and other restaurants in her hometown of Hiroshima and Tokyo while at the same time loving whisky so much that she worked part-time at a whisky specialty store. In 2024, she was appointed as a chef at Restaurant Re:. She is highly anticipated for her future career.
能島舞Mai Noujima
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Wagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi Branch
和牛焼肉 格之進 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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柏木 悠希Yuki Kashiwagi
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Mr. Kashiwagi was fascinated by food and beverage and jumped into the food industry. He now leads the restaurant as a manager.
Mr. Kashiwagi was born in 1997 in Tokyo. He originally liked food, and he was interested in it. The thought that he wanted to be a motivation to serve dishes or provide services to amuse the guests in the restaurant industry, he chose his career to work in the food industry. He joined the company and gained training in "Kakunoshin F." He was transferred to "Wagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi Branch" in 2021 and became a manager in 2023.
柏木 悠希Yuki Kashiwagi
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Kanzen Koshitsu Yakiniku Kyu Nishi-Azabu Main Branch
完全個室 やきにく九 西麻布本店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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Mr. Togashi creates cuisine that is felt by all five senses, inspired by the ingredients.
He started his career at Mutekiro in Motomachi, Yokohama. Then he moved to France and trained at three restaurants, including the 3-star Paul Bocuse. After returning to Japan, he gained experience at Michelin 2-star Pierre Gagnaire in Omotesando and Michelin 2-star Restaurant Ryuzu in Roppongi. Following that, he was appointed sous chef at Restaurant Restaurant Ilie Le Joyeuse and then head chef at Restaurant Portus in Minami-Aoyama. After that, he served as general manager and participated in opening hotels and business development in various locations in Japan. He is currently the group's executive chef.
富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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GIN CAFE
GIN CAFE
- Karuizawa, Nagano
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Whisky / Cocktail / Spirits
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宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Providing a BAR where both drinkers and non-drinkers can enjoy a fascinating cocktail.
Mr. Miyazawa was born in 1977 in Tokyo. He became fascinated with bartending at his part-time job as a college student and aspired to become a bartender. In 2003, he won the top prize in the Suntory Cocktail Award category, and in 2005 and 2007, he was a prize winner. In 2009, he won the Healing Cherry Cocktail Competition World Championship. Then, in 2010, he opened Bar Orchard Night in Awaji-cho, Kanda. In 2012, he established Orchard Night Inc. As of 2024, he manages 10 bars and is also working to promote non-alcoholic cocktails.
宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Jinroku
甚六
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Takoyaki (octopus balls) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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Mr. Ota has been pursuing the possibilities of Teppan cuisine for over 35 years, with the Kansai as the backbone.
He was born in 1962 in Osaka. Growing up in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, known as the town of okonomiyaki and yakiniku, he became familiar with the taste from an early age. After moving to Tokyo, he was engaged in a different industry before switching careers and opening Jinroku in Shirokane in 1989. Later, he opened JINROKU Pacific in Hawaii and JINROKU Anti in Haneda Airport as directly managed branches. In addition, he is also involved in producing hotels and highway service areas. In 2021, the main restaurant reopened following the renovation of the building. Yakiniku Imajin also opened adjacent to it.
應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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Hikariya & yajimon
ひかりや＆yajimon
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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The global food culture Mr. Ishihara experienced as an athlete inspired him to pursue a food and beverage industry career.
He was born in 1972 in Ishikawa. Initially, he was a member of the Japanese national canoe freestyle team. While traveling around the world for about 20 years as an athlete, he enjoyed eating each country's cuisine. His turning point came in 2002 when he encountered Wiener Schnitzel (veal cutlet) in Austria. He decided to pursue a second career in the restaurant industry to convey the appeal of the dish in Japan. He currently demonstrates his culinary skills as both the owner and chef.
石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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Izakaya Asahi
居酒屋あさひ
- Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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古本 真也Shinya Furumoto
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Mr. Furumoto was inspired by a cooking TV program and became a cook as a profession that requires delicate work.
Mr. Furumoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. Since childhood, he has enjoyed delicate tasks. While in university, he was moved by a cooking program he saw on TV and decided to become a cook because that would suit what he wanted to do. After graduation, he started his apprenticeship as a cook at Izakaya Asahi, run by his friend's relative. He learned how to choose fresh ingredients and use them in cooking. In addition to the classic Izakaya menus, he puts a lot of effort into selecting alcoholic drinks that go well with seafood dishes.
古本 真也Shinya Furumoto
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Yakiniku Horumon Ogyu
焼肉・ホルモン おぎゅう
- Hyogo, Hyogo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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金本 成志Songi Kanemoto
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Offering the best technique from a high-end yakiniku restaurant! Mr. Kanemoto provides the authentic taste.
He was born in 1990 in Hyogo. After graduating high school, he gained experience in various restaurants and joined the high-end steak restaurant Kawamura in 2009. Later, he was involved in opening his family's yakiniku restaurant in Shinsaibashi, then worked as a manager of a yakitori restaurant before entering the yakiniku industry. At a company operating high-class yakiniku restaurants in Sannomiya, he was in charge of sales, purchase management, and human resource development for all restaurants for about 7 years. When he was considering leaving the company, he met the current owner and participated in the launch of Ogyu. Currently, he is working as a head chef.
金本 成志Songi Kanemoto
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Sushiya no Negami
すし屋の根がみ
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami
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Mr. Negami was influenced by his father and aimed to walk the path of cuisine. He is a passionate artisan that studied hard due to his passion for sushi.
Mr. Negami was born in 1963 in Hokkaido. Being influenced by his father, who was a chef, he held hopes of becoming a Japanese chef himself one day. After graduating high school, he trained for around 5 years at a sushi restaurant introduced by an acquaintance. Later on, after working at an eat-out chain sushi restaurant, he worked at the famous Susukino restaurant "Sushiya no Yamada," where he polished his skills for over 20 years. Utilizing his steady skill and rich experience, he opened "Sushiya no Negami" in 2010. His carefully made Ezo-mae sushi, which uses the rich ingredients of Hokkaido, is highly praised.
根上 和義Kazuyoshi Negami
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Jingisukan Temujin Yunokawa Branch
ジンギスカン テムジン 湯川店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Inheriting the thoughts of his father, Mr. Muraoka wants to bring smiles to people's faces through food.
He was born on January 29, 1989 in Hokkaido. Following in the footsteps of his father, who was in charge of Jingisukan Temujin, he decided to take on the challenge of running a restaurant. He moved to Tokyo in his early 20s and gained experience and management skills in a variety of restaurants, including izakaya, ramen, and yakiniku restaurants. Respecting the flavors and traditions established by his father, he has paved his way and continues to offer a new style of Jingisukan that many guests love.
村岡 孝彦Takahiko Muraoka
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Tabehoudai Sukiyaki Jyuniten Hiroo
食べ放題 すき焼き十二天 広尾
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sake
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高堰 晴信Harunobu Takaseki
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After going through Japanese and Western cuisine, Mr. Takaseki stepped into the world of meat.
He was born in 1993 in Akita. After 3 years of experience at a Kappo and Japanese restaurant in Saitama from 18, he went to a Mediterranean restaurant in Tokyo. He also worked as head chef at its affiliated wine bar for four and a half years. After about two years of experience in Italian and French, he joined his current company. He served as sous chef of The INNOCENT CARVERY in the Shinmaru Building for four years. At the same time, he served as the assistant chef for about two years at Marunouchi Sukiyaki Jyuniten. Then, with the opening of Sukiyaki Jyuniten Hiroo, he became its head chef.
高堰 晴信Harunobu Takaseki
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The New World
ザ・ニューワールド
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Cookshop / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General
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鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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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.
鳥羽 周作Shusaku Toba
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Unagi no Naruse Fukuoka Fukutsu Branch
鰻の成瀬 福岡福津店
- Munakata, Fukuoka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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野田 健留Takeru Noda
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Mr. Noda wants to create a restaurant that is friendly to everyone regardless of age or gender.
He was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. After graduating from university, he worked as an elementary and junior high school teacher for 20 years. He found time to spend interacting with children to be the most rewarding thing in his life, but one day, he realized there were not enough places for older people to stay. While thinking about creating a place where they can relax, he came to know "Unagi no Naruse." He fell in love with the delicious eel and the restaurant's atmosphere and thought of running the restaurant himself. He retired from his job as a teacher and started "Unagi no Naruse Fukuoka Fukutsu Branch."
野田 健留Takeru Noda
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TAJ NIKKO
タージ日光
- Nikko/Kinugawa, Tochigi
- Indian,Other Asian / Indian / Indian Curry / Beer
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Vinod ChhetriVinod Chhetri
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Mr. Chhetri brings authentic taste to Japan with his rich experience and solid skills.
He was born in 1982. Over many years in Japan, he honed his skills as a chef of Indian and Nepalese cuisine. He started working as a chef at TAJ NIKKO, which opened in April 2024. He is expanding new food possibilities using the skills accumulated over the years.
Vinod ChhetriVinod Chhetri
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Monzen-nakacho Koshitsu Yakiniku ROYAL
門前仲町 個室焼肉 ロイヤル
- Monzen-Nakacho, Tokyo
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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横田 工Takumi Yokota
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Offering people a "special experience" through a dedication to food and ambiance.
Mr. Yokota has a career as a restaurant chef in Tokyo, bringing pleasant times to many guests through his culinary skills. He is currently working as a chef at Koshitsu Yakiniku Royal. It's a restaurant that pays attention to details, from ingredient selection to the ambiance, to deliver a "special experience." Located in front of Monzen-nakacho Station, it provides moments that satisfy the heart.
横田 工Takumi Yokota
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Brasserie Potiron
Brasserie Potiron
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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萱澤 昌浩Masahiro Kayazawa
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Offering Western culinary techniques in a more casual setting.
Mr. Kayazawa was born in 1984 in Nara. After building a career as a chef in Tokyo and Osaka, he opened Brasserie Potiron. Mr. Kayazawa has studied Western cuisine, including French and Italian. As a place that allows diners to casually enjoy dishes that make the most of the skills he has cultivated, he continues to operate Brasserie Potiron.
萱澤 昌浩Masahiro Kayazawa
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Shinsaibashi Steak
心斎橋ステーキ
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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秦 幸治Koji Hata
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With a passion for cooking, Mr. Hata decided to pursue a career in the culinary field and opened his restaurant after waiting with full preparation.
He was born in 1966 in Fukuoka. Having loved cooking since school, he started working for a telecommunications company, but his passion for cooking was so strong that he jumped into a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture, where he trained for seven years. He then trained for four years at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, where he served as sous chef. After working as a sous chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Tokyo and as a manager at a teppanyaki restaurant in Osaka, he opened his own teppanyaki restaurant, Oh! My Steak in Osaka. In 2024, he opened the second restaurant, Shinsaibashi Steak.
秦 幸治Koji Hata
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Motsunabe Nagamasa Chikushiguchi Branch
もつ鍋ながまさ 筑紫口店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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梅根 充輝Mitsuski Umene
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Mr. Umene hopes to impress many people with his cuisine, which is a combination of his experience and passion.
He was born in 1994 in Oita. He started working part-time at a motsunabe restaurant in high school and moved to Hakata upon graduation. After working as an assistant manager, he became the manager at 20. Experienced in various restaurants, he joined Motsunabe Nagamasa Main Branch at 23. Following three years of work, he had the opportunity to train at the Japanese restaurant "Chikushino" at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka. In 2023, at the opening of the Motsunabe Nagamasa Chikushiguchi Branch, he sympathized with the passion. He devoted himself to launching the new branch and was appointed Executive Chef.
梅根 充輝Mitsuski Umene
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