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Kachaguriya
かちゃぐり屋
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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加藤 旭敏Akitoshi Kato
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Mr. Kato's approach is to prepare each dish, emphasizing creativity carefully.
He was born in Aichi. Since childhood, he has been familiar with cooking and confectionery making. During his school years, he worked part-time in restaurants for four years, developing practical skills and a deep understanding of food ingredients. After graduation, he worked at the Nagoya Kanko Hotel for 5 years, where he acquired the fundamentals of Western-style cooking techniques and service. At the age of 29, he opened his own Teppanyaki restaurant, Kachaguriya, taking advantage of his experience and unique ideas. Since then, he has been exploring new cuisines every day for 31 years.
加藤 旭敏Akitoshi Kato
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Ponta Honke
ぽん多本家
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- General,Western / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / General
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島田 良彦Yoshihiko Shimada
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He was brought up surrounded by chefs, and decided to succeed his family business when he was still young.
Born in 1965 in Tokyo, he raised up in the Ueno city interacting with chefs. His father told him to decide his future by his third year of high school, therefore he determined to succeed his family business. After graduating from high school, he entered Yamanoue Hotel to have a 3-year training, then went back to [Ponta Honke] to work for. At the age of 36, he became the 4th generation as his father passed away, and is currently maintaining this old-established restaurant since the period of Meiji with its traditional taste.
島田 良彦Yoshihiko Shimada
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Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA
ステーキ＆レストラン パポイヤ
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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小澤 一樹Kazuki Ozawa
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He entered the cooking field to succeed to his father's restaurant. Now he is learning hard under his father, every day.
He was born in 1979 in Okinawa prefecture. He entered the cooking field to succeed [Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA] established 33 years ago by his father who is the owner-chef. After graduating from a university, for a while he worked in the welfare field in Saitama, then in 2013, he started working at [Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA]. Currently, he is devoting himself to learning from his father to become the second generation.
小澤 一樹Kazuki Ozawa
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Sugita
すぎ田
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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佐藤 光朗Mitsuo Sato
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Making proper efforts to pursue a deliciousness hidden in the traditional dish.
Born in 1980 in Tokyo, he raised up watching his father who ran a pork cutlet restaurant. It was natural for him to help his father before going to school in his days as a student. After graduating from a university, he started working at [Sugita] to succeed his family business, then became the 2nd generation in 2011. He is modest to say that his restaurant is a small bistro in this town but still making efforts every day to be better than any other restaurant, and wishing the guests to say [though pork cutlet is a casual food, his dish is special].
佐藤 光朗Mitsuo Sato
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Restaurant KEI
レストランKEI
- Toyohashi, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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今里 武Takeshi Imazato
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Food has been a part of his life since childhood, which led him to a career in the culinary world
He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki Prefecture. His parents had a restaurant of their own during his childhood, which meant he was able to familiarize himself with cooking and see the importance of food from a young age. He wanted a job of his own that let him make food for people and truly capture their hearts with his creations, so he jumped right in to get his career started in the world of professional cooking. He got his foot in the door by getting a job at Huis Ten Bosch resort and then from there he went on to develop his skills further at L'Hotel de Hiei and a newly opened French restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. He came on as head chef at "Restaurant KEI" when the hotel opened in 2008 and then in 2014 he moved up to work as Hotel Arc Riche Toyohashi’s executive chef.
今里 武Takeshi Imazato
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Unoshima Villa
うのしまヴィラ
- Mito/Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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原田 顕命Kenmei Harada
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Through cooking, Mr. Harada wants to deliver an appreciation for nature and the excitement of food.
He was born in 1995 in Ibaraki. One cook he saw on TV became the catalyst for a significant change in his life. He decided to pursue a career in Japanese cuisine out of a desire to enrich people's hearts and minds through Japanese food. After graduating from a vocational school, he honed his culinary sensibility at a ryotei restaurant in Kyoto. Then, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Tokyo, where he served as sous chef for six months at a branch in Shanghai. Currently, as the head chef of the inn run by his family, he provides personalized cuisine to ensure that each guest is truly satisfied.
原田 顕命Kenmei Harada
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Shinmura Chikusan Miyakonojo
新村畜産 都城店
- Miyakonojo/Kobayashi, Miyazaki
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Beer
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江田 竜二Ryuji Eta
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It is only because he has a firm foundation that he has thrived as a chef
Born in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1987, Mr. Eta enjoyed cooking from a young age. For this reason, he naturally went on to enroll at a high school where he could get a chef's license. After graduation, he continued studying in order to get a nutritionist's license. Having learned the fundamentals well, he has found it very useful for his work as a chef.
江田 竜二Ryuji Eta
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Fugu Ryori UMEI
ふぐ料理 うめい
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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梅井 聖寿Kiyotoshi Umei
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After a fateful encounter with fugu, Mr. Umei became a licensed Fugu chef.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. His love of his mother's cooking was the starting point for his career as a cook. He started working part-time at a fugu restaurant and obtained his fugu chef's license the following year. At that point, he already had a clear vision for his future. He later joined a specialized fugu restaurant, where he honed his skills for 8 years. In May 2023, he opened Umei as the owner and head chef.
梅井 聖寿Kiyotoshi Umei
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Grilled Aging Beef TOKYO Shinjuku-sanchome Branch
グリルド エイジング・ビーフTOKYO新宿三丁目店
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Steak / General / Wine
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鈴木 邦夫Kunio Suzuki
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Attracted by the depth of the cooking, Mr. Suzuki honed his skills at several prestigious hotels and on luxury cruise ships.
He was born in 1974 in Tokyo. Curious since childhood, he was especially strongly attracted to cooking. After studying French cuisine and experiencing the depth of traditional cuisine nurtured by history and climate, he decided to become a professional chef to further master cooking. He has honed his skills at prestigious hotels such as the Hotel Okura Tokyo and the Marriott Hotel, as well as on luxury cruise ships, acquiring a wide range of knowledge and techniques. While working in the kitchen, he always looks for new ideas and uses them to develop his menu.
鈴木 邦夫Kunio Suzuki
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Hashimoto
はし本
- Gokoku-ji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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The experienced chef, who was trained in an eel wholesaler, became the 6th owner of a well established restaurant at the age of 30.
Born in Tokyo in 1967. When he was a primary school pupil, he became conscious of succeeding the restaurant as the 6th generation owner. When he was a university student, the 5th generation owner passed away. He helped the family business, and entered the restaurant right after the graduation. Leaving the grilled dishes to other veteran cook, he worked every morning for an eel wholesaler while assisting the restaurant. In about 2 years of training, he acquired skills to select and dress eels. At the age of 30, he became in charge of grilled dishes. He is currently maintaining the traditional taste of the long-established restaurant as the 6th generation owner.
橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch
京都スタンドきよきよ木屋町本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sawa (cocktail of spirits and soda) / Sake
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山本 由矢Yuya Yamamoto
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His efforts and fate have led Mr. Yamamoto to build a career as a chef.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. An acquaintance invited him to enter the world of chefs. He worked in hotel operations for about two and a half years, learning the basics of customer service and hospitality. After that, he became increasingly attracted to cooking, and his desire to make delicious food with his hands grew stronger. Amid such a situation, he had an opportunity to join Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch. Currently, he is developing his cooking knowledge further while improving his handling of ingredients and cooking techniques.
山本 由矢Yuya Yamamoto
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Maruya Honten Tokyo Midtown Branch
まるや本店 東京ミッドタウン店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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Following his experience at a hotel, Mr. Yamada launched the Tokyo Midtown Branch and is now looking to expand further.
He was born in April 1977 in Aichi. He learned the spirit of hospitality through 10 years of working at a hotel in Aichi. At Maruya, he mastered grilling eel under the executive chef while serving as management staff. In 2019, he launched the Tokyo Midtown branch, the first out-of-prefecture store, where he is the manager and chef. In 2024, the second restaurant in Tokyo opened in Ginza. He is aiming for a further leap forward.
山田 孝志Takashi Yamada
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kappou Hashi
kappou 箸
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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佐々木 裕輔Yusuke Sasaki
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The experiences that Mr. Sasaki has carefully crafted over time create dishes that touch the heart.
He was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. He developed his skills at the renowned establishments of Miyagawa Honten and Fukutei, becoming a true talent with a solid foundation in tradition and a modern sensibility. Serving as head chef at a related izakaya, he consistently impressed his guests' palates. In November 2024, he joined Kappou Hashi. His meticulous craftsmanship and genuine character come through in his cuisine. His dishes are sure to leave a lasting impression on both the taste buds and in memory.
佐々木 裕輔Yusuke Sasaki
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Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
田原本 マルト醤油
- Kashihara, Nara
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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大田 雄也Yuya Ota
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Offering local gastronomy with ingredients from Nara and MARUTO soy sauce.
Mr. Ota was born in 1981 in Mie. Started his culinary career after graduating from university. With 10 years of cooking experience in Tokyo, he relocated to Nara. He has worked in Japanese cuisine and a café-restaurant using Nara Prefecture's ingredients. In 2021, he became the head chef at Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu. Every day, he goes to the farm to grow, harvest, and cook nearly 150 varieties of vegetables a year. He welcomes guests with dishes that make the most of MARUTO soy sauce and Nara's ingredients.
大田 雄也Yuya Ota
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STEAK HIKARU
ステーキ ヒカル
- Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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亀谷 光Hikaru Kameya
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After his experience working in a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, he wished to open a branch in his hometown of Okinawa.
Born in Okinawa in 1986. He has always enjoyed meat, and upon reaching the age of 26 he worked in Shippu Horumon, a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant in Okinawa. There, he gained experiences and learned about how to make meat delicious and the importance of sauce and seasonings in enhancing the taste of yakiniku. Eventually, he made his own formula of special sauce that he called "Hikaru Sauce" for two years while managing a coffee shop. His dream of opening his own restaurant became real as he opened STEAK HIKARU in August of 2017. Since then, he dedicated himself to create"delicious steaks that he wants to eat," which lead him to bring many customers.
亀谷 光Hikaru Kameya
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Recette
Recette
- Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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依田 英敏Hidetoshi Yoda
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Even the unique career, that he was a chef at an old-established eel restaurant, has become his strength.
He was born in 1960 in Osaka. He has a unique carrier as a French chef, as after graduating from a university, he first worked at an old-established eel restaurant with a 90-year history run by his parents, then entered the field of French cuisine. He had training under a French chef at [Le Pond Chel], and succeeded traditional French techniques where the ingredients are carefully and slowly cooked. After that training, he opened [Restaurant re.ci.pi] in 1992, then [Recette] in 2000.
依田 英敏Hidetoshi Yoda
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Izakaya kappo Tamura
居酒屋割烹 田村
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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Fascinated by Kaga cuisine, Mr. Tamaki entered the culinary world.
It was a connection with the Kanazawa City Cooking and Restaurant Association chairman at the time that led him into the world of chefs. He decided to change his career from the publishing industry because he was fascinated by the charm of Kaga cuisine. Since then, he has been supporting Tamura in Kanazawa for 20 years. Lined up in the restaurant are photos of people everyone has seen on TV, taken when they visited the restaurant. The restaurant is renowned among celebrities as a top-rated store. Mr. Tamaki continues to study Kaga cuisine and has many repeat customers for his menu, resulting from his curiosity.
玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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PIZZERIA GTALIA DA FILLIPO
ピッツェリア ジターリア ダ フィリッポ
- Nerima, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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牧野 真Shin Makino
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Mr. Makino organizes the store as the head manager after transitioning from a different industry.
He was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Originally, he worked in the motorcycle industry, but when emission regulations came into effect, he decided to pursue a different path. He entered the Tsuji College of Culinary Arts in Osaka to pursue a career in the food and beverage industry, which he had always been interested in, after which he jumped into the world of culinary arts at the age of 26. After working at [Ristorante La Bisboccia] in Hiroo and [Bancasa] in Ebisu, he started working at [Pizzeria Gtalia da Filippo] in 2015. His job now is to manage the store.
牧野 真Shin Makino
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Briand Chatan Branch
ぶりあん 北谷店
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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具志堅 勇太Yuta Gushiken
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Expertise in meat and culinary techniques gained as head chef at a renowned yakiniku restaurant.
Mr. Gushiken was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He gained experience as the head chef at a renowned yakiniku restaurant in Naha City. He is currently serving as the head chef at Burian. With skills acquired at a popular yakiniku restaurant, he enhances the exceptional appeal of A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu Filet and Chateaubriand.
具志堅 勇太Yuta Gushiken
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Ryuzushi
龍寿し
- Yuzawa/Okutadami, Niigata
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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Mr. Sato is a unique sushi chef who combines the blessings of the island country with local mountain food.
He was born in 1969 in Niigata. He is the second generation of Ryuzushi, which has lasted for more than 50 years in Minami-uonuma. After graduating high school, he moved to Tokyo and trained there, then in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. He took over the restaurant at 28 and built a fish purchase route that does not pass through the market, aiming to provide "the world's most cost-effective sushi." On the occasion of the restaurant renovation in July 2021, it became a counter sushi restaurant. His sushi, which uses wild vegetables and local produce of Minami-uonuma, attracts the attention of food connoisseurs from all over the country.
佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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