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Oryori Ittou
御料理 一燈
- Fukui Station, Fukui
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Crab / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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倉橋 紀宏Norihiro Kurahashi
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Keeps making efforts since childhood, in the pursuit of cooking
Mr. Kurahashi was born in 1978 in Fukui Prefecture. He had an interest in food when he was young, leading him to start studying cooking on his own. This deep spirit of inquiry lead him to travel not just through Japan but abroad as well, tasting foods from around the world and building his skills by recreating them himself. In 2007, he realized a dream by opening [Toki no Kura] in Fukui, and then his second restaurant, [Japanese Cuisine Ittou] in 2012. In 2019, he relocated and saw a fresh start at [Oryori Itto].
倉橋 紀宏Norihiro Kurahashi
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ETO Sanchome Branch
料理人 えとう 三丁目店
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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衛藤 幸平Kohei Eto
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Delighting guests with delicious, multi-faceted creations
Mr. Eto was born in 1980 in Akita Prefecture. He first set down the path to becoming a chef in his 20s, where he trained through work at blowfish and Japanese restaurants in Akita City. After developing skills at Japanese, Chinese, and Western restaurants and long-standing ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), he joined [Shunsai Wasou ETO] as head chef in 2011. After taking over as manager at [ETO] in 2016, he has served as the head of [ETO Sanchome store] since its opening in 2019. While specializing in Japanese cuisine, he also has experience in a wide range of cuisines, including Western and Chinese styles. The multi-faceted expressions of his skill continues to delight his customers.
衛藤 幸平Kohei Eto
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Magurobito Betsuan Nihonbashi Branch
まぐろ人別庵 日本橋店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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出口 瑠尉Rui Deguchi
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Mr. Deguchi wants to thoroughly master his craft! With his stoic nature, he found himself becoming a sushi chef.
Mr. Deguchi was born in 1985 in Nagasaki Prefecture and grew up near the sea. So, fresh seafood was always on the table from a young age. After tasting various fish dishes, he decided to become a sushi chef handling fresh fish and moved to Tokyo. After 2 years of training at a sushi restaurant in Ginza, he was invited by a senior chef he admired to work at the affiliated restaurant where he now works. He is a stoic who pursues it to its end once he starts on a path. Presently, he is the general manager of all affiliated restaurants Hatazushi and Magurobito.
出口 瑠尉Rui Deguchi
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Restaurant Vascu
レストラン バスク
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish
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深谷 宏治Koji Fukaya
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Honoring the philosophy of Luis Irizar, the father of Basque cuisine.
Born in Hokkaido in 1947. After graduating from a university, he decided to become a chef and worked for two years in a restaurant in Tokyo. Wanting to experience the authentic Western cuisine, he traveled to Spain. In the Basque region Mr. Fukaya apprenticed under the master of Spanish cuisine, Luis Irizar for 3 years. After returning to Japan, Mr. Fukaya worked in Tokyo and Hakotade, before opening the his restaurant [Petit Restaurant Basque] in 1981. The restaurant changed locations in 1985, and was renamed [Restaurant Basque].
深谷 宏治Koji Fukaya
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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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Jukusei Horumon Yamagatagyu Sumibiyakiniku Ushigatari
熟成ホルモン・山形牛 炭火焼肉 牛語
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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津村 輝彦 Teruhiko Tsumura
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Mr. Tsumura continues to follow the path he believes in.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. He has been engaged in the restaurant business from a part-time job and has worked diligently in the industry. Throughout his career, he had many opportunities to work at restaurants that mainly served meat. Since he had been a customer of Ushigatari, he had the chance to work there. Utilizing the customer service skills and knowledge of ingredients that he has developed over the years, he is now running the restaurant as the manager.
津村 輝彦 Teruhiko Tsumura
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Yonpachi Gyojou Equinia Yokohama Branch
四十八漁場 エキニア横浜店
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Mr. Masahiro Ito (commonly known as Ma-kun) is a highly skilled fixed-net fisherman in Kushiura, Karatsu.
Ma-kun was born into a home of fishermen in Kushiura Bay and is a trueborn fisherman who continues to work using fixed-net fishing. The one in the back is the pole-and-line fisherman, Mr. Yusuke Oda. He is a unique pole-and-line fisherman - while working as a chef, he was awakened to the charms of the fishing industry and moved to Kushiura. They are thoroughly pursuing techniques for maintaining freshness and improving taste, such as destroying the fish's spinal cord, removing its stomach, and controlling blood removal as to the species and condition of the fish. Both of them are now indispensable fishermen for the restaurant group, supplying fish daily.
伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch
焼肉ハウス大将軍 金沢店
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake
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金本 雄一Yuichi Kanemoto
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With the knowledge of meat acquired at a renowned restaurant, Mr. Kanemoto challenges the possibilities of meat and rice in the Noto region.
He was born in 1987 in Osaka. Began his apprenticeship at the popular yakiniku restaurant Manryo in Osaka at the age of 18. Over 15 years, he established his knowledge and expertise in meat. After leaving Manryo, he spent two years at Gyugujo in Tokyo. Currently, he is serving as the head chef at Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch.
金本 雄一Yuichi Kanemoto
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Karen Kagoshima Branch
華蓮鹿児島店
- Tenmonkan/Bayside, Kagoshima
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / General
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山下 竜吾Ryugo Yamashita
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Mr. Ryugo Tamashita brings delicious ingredients from Kagoshima to his guests' table.
He was born in 1976 in Kagoshima Prefecture. He's always been interested in cooking ever since he was little, and as years went by, his love for food increased. After graduating from high school, he was hired by A-Coop Kagoshima Inc. Then, he decided to become a chef and joined [Shoku no Oasis Zino], which is directly managed by the JA Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Foundation of Agricultural Cooperatives, to polish his skills. In 2017, he moved to [Karen Kagoshima Branch] managed by the same foundation. He is working in the kitchen every day with the sole purpose of bringing to his customers' table all the delicious ingredients from Kagoshima making the most of their flavor.
山下 竜吾Ryugo Yamashita
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Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Branch
まほろば囲炉裏 沖縄店
- Shin Toshin, Okinawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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松倉 味導Midou Matsukura
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A passion for cooking led Mr. Matsukura from a different field to the culinary world.
He was born in 1979 in Ibaraki. Initially working in a different industry, his love of cooking turned into a career change to the food and beverage industry. He began his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka. After that, he moved to the Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi Branch. There, he continued to hone his skills under the head chef, Mr. Oshima and mastered the techniques of Japanese cuisine overall. Following the opening of the Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Branch, he moved to the new branch. Currently, he is the head chef of the restaurant.
松倉 味導Midou Matsukura
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Kurotan Yakiniku Aoki
黒タン焼肉 青木
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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青木 翼Tsubasa Aoki
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With a strong passion for meat cuisine, Mr. Aoki has refined his knowledge and skills with meat worldwide.
He was born in 1983 in Kanagawa. He was intensely interested in eating and especially liked Wagyu beef. Influenced by a relative who worked at a butcher store, he decided to specialize in meat dishes and Wagyu beef. In 2003, he moved overseas and started his career in earnest. He studied meat in France, Italy, Germany, and the United States. After training at a meat restaurant in Tokyo, he went overseas again to further his studies. After returning to Japan, he opened Black Tan Yakiniku Aoki as the owner.
青木 翼Tsubasa Aoki
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Kanzen Koshitsu Yakiniku Ushimasa
完全個室焼肉 牛まさ
- Machida, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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Ushikoi Shibuya Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 渋谷店」
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to serve joyful moments with his smile and heartwarming customer service.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. In 2024, he joined Ushikoi's Shibuya branch as a staff member. His love of meeting people and his passion for the hospitality industry led him there. At first, he was not very good at cooking, but he began to feel happy when he saw his guests eating the dishes with pleasure. He pays great attention to the finest detail to give guests happy memories. He always strives to provide better service. His smile and heartwarming customer service make the restaurant's atmosphere all the more wonderful.
小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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WASHOKU Seafood Ocean
WASHOKU 海の幸 おーしゃん
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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坂本 康太Kota Sakamoto
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Offering a novel setting for an uplifting experience.
While working as a stage actor in Tokyo, Mr. Sakamoto got the opportunity to work in a restaurant and moved to Hokkaido. He is now the manager of "WASHOKU Seafood Ocean", which opened on October 29, 2022. With the desire to "work related to people" and "to meet and talk to various people," he aims to create a comfortable restaurant for guests and staff.
坂本 康太Kota Sakamoto
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Aged Wagyu Yakiniku Aging Beef Shibuya Branch
熟成和牛焼肉エイジング・ビーフ 渋谷店
- Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Others
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尾関 岳Gaku Ozeki
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Delivering the taste and pleasure that only "aged Wagyu beef" can provide.
Mr. Ozeki was born in 1992 in Gifu. Entered the world of food and drink after graduating from university. After graduating from L'ecole Vantan College with a major in delicatessen, he worked mainly in Italian cuisine. Worked as a manager at Al Bacio in Nishi-Shinjuku before moving to his current company, Shinwa, Inc. He experienced an assistant manager at each "Aging Beef restaurant" and then became the manager of the Shibuya branch. "Aged Wagyu" is a beef that has been slowly aged for a long time to bring out the best in the meat. He delivers to people the taste and pleasure that only dry aging can bring.
尾関 岳Gaku Ozeki
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Tori Ni Koishita Hi Teradacho Branch
鶏に恋した日 寺田町店
- Ikuno/Hirano, Osaka
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Chahan (fried rice) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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中田 歩Ayumu Nakata
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Mr. Nakata works in the kitchen every day with the motto of conveying deliciousness.
He wanted to "make people smile and feel happy by eating delicious food," which is why he decided to pursue a career as a chef. He started his career in earnest at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) and began training in cooking with the goal of becoming independent. After accumulating experience over about seven years, he launched the group's own brand in 2021, opening Tori Ni Koishita Hi Yao Branch. The second store, Teradacho Branch, opened in 2023, and now he is preparing for the launch of the third store.
中田 歩Ayumu Nakata
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Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant
ビフテキのカワムラPremium北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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荒井 拓也 Takuya Arai
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With his childhood passion for cooking in his heart, Mr. Arai constantly polishes his culinary skills.
He was born in 1973 in Hyogo Prefecture. As he likes cooking ever since he was a child, he decided to be a chef. In 1992, he started his career at [Bifteck Kawamura Kobe main restaurant] as a part-time worker during high school. Currently, He keeps working on the culinary frontlines as head chef at [Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant].
荒井 拓也 Takuya Arai
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Kyoto Gion Kawamuraryorihei
京都祇園 川村料理平
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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川村 良平Ryohei Kawamura
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He started his cooking career at the age of 15
He entered the world of cooking at the age of 15, starting his training at a well-established Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Osaka Minami area. After that he worked as a chef for 17 years before he became independent. In 2012, he opened [Kawamuraryorihei] in Gokomachi of Kyoto and their Japanese cuisine, prepared with selected seasonal ingredients, became popular. In the fifth year after opening, in 2016, his second restaurant [Kyoto Gion Kawamuraryorihei] was opened. At the moment, he spends his days polishing his skills while appreciating his customers and the people around him who have supported him from the beginning until now.
川村 良平Ryohei Kawamura
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Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5
恵美須商店 南2西5
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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増田 義昭Yoshiaki Masuda
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A manager who leads customers to a smile by paying attention to the space where they enjoy their meals.
Mr. Masuda was born in 1986 in Hokkaido. He was away from his home prefecture for 10 years but joined Ebisu Shoten after returning in 2017. Since 2022, he has worked as the restaurant manager at Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5. He serves dishes made with fresh Hokkaido ingredients and served with care, with the hope that customers will "enjoy Hokkaido's local cuisine." In addition, he values communication with guests that allows them to spend an enjoyable and comfortable time in a way that only izakaya bars can provide.
増田 義昭Yoshiaki Masuda
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Gyutan Shabu-shabu to Niku-nigiri Gen's
牛タンしゃぶしゃぶと肉握り源’s
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Beer
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手島 大輝Daiki Teshima
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Pursuing the taste and deliciousness of dishes that satisfy the hearts of guests.
Mr. Teshima was born in 1996 in Aichi. He chose the chef's path because he liked cooking. After graduating from a cooking school, he started training at a Chinese restaurant, Ishin-go, in Tokyo. In 2019, he joined Gen's after receiving an offer from its manager. As he gained experience, he steadily honed his skills. Currently, he is the head chef of the restaurant.
手島 大輝Daiki Teshima
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