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Akasaka Watanabe
赤坂 渡なべ
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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渡邊 雄二郎Yujiro Watanabe
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Valuing human connections, Mr. Watanabe provides heartfelt hospitality to his visitors.
He was born in 1985 in Niigata. He entered the food business to take over the family caterer's business. Through a relationship with his master, he honed his skills at such prestigious restaurants as the long-established kappo restaurant Akasaka Tsuyama, followed by the ryotei restaurant Shimbashi Kanetanaka Main Branch. He opened his restaurant in Akasaka, Tokyo, in 2018, wishing guests to enjoy seasonal cuisine and spend time in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. He welcomes guests with the motto of connecting people to people with a spirit of hospitality.
渡邊 雄二郎Yujiro Watanabe
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Yurakucho Kakida
有楽町かきだ
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak
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蛎田 一博Kazuhiro Kakida
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Mr. Kakida wants to bring the happiness of dining at a high-class restaurant without worrying about the price.
He was born in 1990 in Hiroshima. While working as the president of an employment agency, his hobbies of fishing and making seafood bowls for his employees led him to become a Sushi chef. In 2022, he opened Yurakucho Kakida as a restaurant where people can experience "the pleasure of eating and drinking as much as they want without worrying about the price" that he enjoyed when he became president. As a restaurant where customers can enjoy "free refills" of high-end sushi items that Mr. Kakida himself purchases at the Toyosu market, it has become a popular spot with reservations filled up to six months in advance. Has made many media appearances.
蛎田 一博Kazuhiro Kakida
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Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza
新宿 駆け込み餃子
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Gyoza (dumplings)
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竹内 仁栄Kimiharu Takeuchi
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Mr. Takeuchi wanted to take over his father's restaurant and entered the world of chefs.
He was born on July 3, 1980, in Saitama. His father operated a Chinese restaurant, and his mother helped in the store. Mr. Takeuchi, along with his mother, spent his childhood in the kitchen, so it came as natural for him to enroll in a culinary school. He trained at restaurants in Ginza, Roppongi, and Ebisu for 15 years, thinking he would someday take over his father's restaurant. He has absorbed a wide range of knowledge, from Shanghai cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, and medicinal herbs to management and accounting up to the present.
竹内 仁栄Kimiharu Takeuchi
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Kobayashi Chef ga Tegakeru Yoru no Vegistro Oimachi
小林シェフが手掛ける 夜のべジストロ 大井町
- Oimachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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小林 貴宏Takahiro Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi sublimates a variety of vegetables into bistro cuisine, delivering the energy of tomorrow through food.
He was born in 1975 in Niigata. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in France, he trained at the legendary restaurant "La Pyramide" in the suburbs of Lyon. While honing his cooking skills and creativity at the famous restaurant that has produced top chefs, he became familiar with authentic ingredients, wine, and food culture in France. After returning to Japan, he worked in a wide range of genres, including French, pastry, Hawaiian, and Mediterranean cuisine. As the culmination of his efforts, he opened his current restaurant in March 2024. He is committed to providing the appeal of seasonal vegetables and natural wines with his sincere and careful work.
小林 貴宏Takahiro Kobayashi
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Shibuya Teppanyaki Rin
渋谷 鉄板焼き 凛
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak
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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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Oryori Kifune
御料理 貴船
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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中川 清一Seiichi Nakagawa
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His passion for frequenting restaurants turned into a profession, and now he eagerly learns everything he can about new flavors and techniques.
He was born in 1968 in Ishikawa Prefecture. He got his start by taking on a job at a hotel in his home of Kanazawa after graduating from vocational school. While picking up experience in bartending and waiting tables at the hotel, he also learned about catering banquets and working in the kitchen with Japanese cuisine. After that, he went on to develop his skills further at different restaurants around Kanazawa, where he worked with traditional Japanese cuisine, as well as newer interpretations of Japanese food. He then went on to open Oryori Kifune in 2008. He loves to travel around to eat delicious food, and once he hears about a good restaurant he will go there, no matter how far, to try the food and develop his palate.
中川 清一Seiichi Nakagawa
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Ristorante ACQUA PAZZA
リストランテ アクアパッツァ
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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日髙 良実Yoshimi Hidaka
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A pioneer who went to Italy to introduce Italian cuisine to Japan.
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1957. After training at [Alain Chapel], a French restaurant inside Kobe Portopia Hotel, he decided to work towards mastering Italian cuisine. He was one of the first people to go to Italy with the aim of studying Italian cuisine. Throughout his three years of study, he came to realize that the charm of Italian cuisine lies in regional foods. With this in mind, he studied at 14 different restaurants all across the country. In 1990, he opened this restaurant, naming it after the dish that impressed him the most during his studies.
日髙 良実Yoshimi Hidaka
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Matsuzaka-niku Ganso Wadakin
松阪肉元祖 和田金
- Matsusaka/Kisei, Mie
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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つやこTsuyako
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She ensures that every guest feels welcomed with nothing less than perfect hospitality.
Initially, she worked in the service industry, before moving on to work in guest services as a hostess at Wadakin in 2001. In addition to her focus on sukiyaki (hot pot stew), she also makes sure to provide a relaxed atmosphere where each and every guest can enjoy their meal, engaging them in conversation at opportune times. She keeps up the culinary traditions of this long-standing sukiyaki restaurant to make sure that the quality of their food always shines through.
つやこTsuyako
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RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen
礼華 新宿御苑
- Shinjuku-Gyoen, Tokyo
- Chinese,Chinese / General / General / General
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新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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Mr. Shigeji Niiyama is evolving Chinese cuisine by pursuing innovation and creativity based on Shanghai cuisine.
Mr. Shigeji Niiyama was born in 1957 in Aomori prefecture. At the age of 16, he started his career as a chef and worked at Tojo Kaikan and Capitol Tokyu Hotel. He became the master chef at Chinese Restaurant Turandot Yusenkyo in 1997, and the master chef at the main branch of Sharks Fin Chinese Restaurant Tsukushiro in Ebisu in 1998. In 2004, he went independent and opened RAIKA in Shinjuku-gyoen. He also opened RAIKA Seirankyo in 2009, RAIKA Shi kun shi so in 2018, and SHINKA in Nogizaka in 2021.
新山 重治Shigeji Niiyama
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Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei
懐石 三田ばさら 別邸
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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雨宮靖憲Yasunori Amemiya
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After gaining experience in Tokyo restaurants, Mr. Amemiya became the head chef at Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei.
After graduating from a cooking school, Mr. Amemiya worked at several restaurants in Tokyo. Later on, he was appointed as head chef of Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei. With Japanese food as a base, he makes course cuisine that weaves the essences of countries across the world.
雨宮靖憲Yasunori Amemiya
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Restaurant Cote D'or
レストラン コートドール
- Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya
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Enjoyed reading cookbooks ever since he was a child
Born in 1983 in Esashi town, Hokkaido. Grew up in a fisherman's household, and has been preparing fish and loving cooking since childhood. Went to culinary school after graduating from high school, and entered the world of French cuisine. Trained in well-established restaurants such as [Apisius] and [Le Bouchon], and then travelled to France. Conducted apprenticeships in Paris and Monaco, and worked in Sapporo restaurants after returning home. Currently, he is working as the third chef of this restaurant.
藤谷 圭介Keisuke Fujiya
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Daigomi
醍醐味
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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明野 孝志Takashi Akeno
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Mr. Akeno has developed skills and a deep love for ingredients to take his cooking to the next level.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. His parents owned a yakitori restaurant, and his admiration for his father's cooking inspired him to become a chef. After graduating from Hana Culinary College, he began training at a kappo restaurant serving fugu (blowfish) and unagi (eel), both of which require particular skills in Japanese cuisine. Under the tough environment, he continued to hone his culinary skills. In 2007, he joined the current company. Keeping up his hard work and passion, he became the head chef of Daigomi in 2022.
明野 孝志Takashi Akeno
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Ristorante Quattro Foglio
リストランテ クワトロ・フォリオ
- Ageo/Okegawa/Konosu, Saitama
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Cocktail / Wine
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内村 孝一Koichi Uchimura
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He became a chef by being influenced by his mother and training in France.
He started cooking naturally with influence of his mother who liked cooking. After learning at a cooking school, he also had training in France, and that experience made him a bigger fan of cooking.
内村 孝一Koichi Uchimura
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Spainzaka Toriko
スペイン坂 鳥幸
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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伊藤 亮Ryo Ito
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Having experienced various genres, Mr. Ito now feels the depth of counter customer service.
He was born in 1980 in Mie. When he was young, his family praised him for the dishes he occasionally made, so he became interested in cooking. After graduating from a culinary college in Tokyo, he experienced various genres of cuisine, such as Japanese, Western, Korean, and Kyoto cuisine, to hone his skills. At Spainzaka Toriko, he stands at the counter for the first time and cooks while serving customers, which he finds both challenging and rewarding.
伊藤 亮Ryo Ito
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Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura
レストランプランデルブ 北鎌倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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高田 賀靖Noriyasu Takada
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Utilizes the [ma-ai (timing)] of Kabuki, his hobby to watch, into the service as well.
He was born in 1976 in Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, he had 3 years of training at a hotel in Sapporo, then moved to Tokyo at the age of 21. After working at restaurants in Tokyo and Yokohama for approximately 5 years, he went back to Hokkaido. After having further training at [Le Gentil Homme] in Sapporo, he went back to Yokohama again. After working at a French restaurant for 2 years, he entered [Restaurant Pleins d' Lerbes Kitakamakura] at the age of 32. He was certified as a sommelier in 2011. Now he is utilizing [ma-ai (timing)] of kabuki, his hobby to watch, into the service at the restaurant.
高田 賀靖Noriyasu Takada
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Yufuin Sansyorou
ゆふいん山椒郎
- Yufuin(Yufu), Oita
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山田 竜也Tatsuya Yamada
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To be a chef who always connects with his customers
Born in 1988 in Fukuoka, Tatsuya started his culinary career after graduating high school at 18. He had the opportunity to apprentice to Kenichi Shine, who was the head chef at the ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) "Soan Kosumosu." While studying under Kenichi, he learned everything about working in a kitchen from scratch, including skills and mindset. In 2013, Kenichi opened "Sansyouryou," and a year later, Tatsuya transferred there to work with him. By 2018, Tatsuya had become the head chef and manager. With an unwavering interest in food, he continues to surprise and entertain his guests with his cooking every single day.
山田 竜也Tatsuya Yamada
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Akoya
あこや
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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伊藤 祐介Yusuke Ito
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Authentic skills learned from Japanese cuisine highlighting shellfish taste.
He was born in 1982 in Oita prefecture. Soon after graduating high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his apprenticeship of Japanese cuisine at a mizutaki hotpot restaurant in Shinjuku. When he was just about to demonstrate his talent, he fell in love with [Abusan]. After 6 years as a repeat customer, he became a pupil of the owner, Mr. Zenkei Nobeta, a leading expert of shellfish cuisine. Acquiring the in-depth skill and the knowledge of shellfish cooking in 3 years, he became the chef of the new restaurant [Akoya] at the end of 2013. His outstanding skill catapulted the restaurant to the top.
伊藤 祐介Yusuke Ito
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Chinese Restaurant RAIKA shi kun shi so
中国料理 礼華 四君子草
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Shanghai,Chinese / General / Szechuan / Shanghai
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木村 旭Akira Kimura
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Mr. Akira Kimura enchants his guests with Nouvelle Chinois cuisine and natural vegetarian courses.
Mr. Akira Kimura, the master chef of RAIKA shi kun shi so, was born in Tokyo in 1977. Fascinated by a Chinese chef on a TV cooking show, he decided to become a professional chef. He honed his skills at the restaurant Tsukushiro and Tokyo Dome Hotel in Tokyo, then joined RAIKA. After actively working as the master chef at RAIKA Shinjuku-gyoen branch, he took the current position when the hibiya branch opened in the spring of 2018. His Nouvelle Chinois cuisine has earned a solid reputation. Moreover, as a nutritional herbalist, he offers vegetarian courses that bring out the power of plants. His dishes created by his matured skills attract guests from Japan and abroad.
木村 旭Akira Kimura
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Kawagoe Kousushi
川越 幸すし
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sushi
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長島 貴子Takako Nagashima
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Inheriting the traditions of a long-established ryotei restaurant, Ms. Nagashima is also promoting the global appeal of Japanese cuisine.
She was born in 1976 in Saitama, the owner of Kawagoe Kousushi. Born and raised in a sushi kappo restaurant established in the Meiji period (1868-1912) in Kawagoe, Little Edo, she became familiar with Kawagoe culture and Japanese food from an early age. After gaining experience at Hotel Okura Tokyo and Tokyo Kitcho to learn the hospitality mindset of serving Japanese cuisine, she took over as the fourth restaurant owner in 2014. While preserving the traditions handed down from her predecessors, she is constantly exploring the evolution and possibilities of Japanese cuisine from a global perspective, including the creation of authentic Japanese dishes that are vegan-friendly.
長島 貴子Takako Nagashima
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