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Muromachi Fukuwauchi
室町 福は内
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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小林 弘明Hiroaki Kobayashi
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Starting as a chef at a hotel, Mr. Kobayashi studied at various places in Tokyo before coming to Fukuwauchi.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. At the age of 18, he started working in a restaurant. He then began his career in earnest as a hotel chef, working at "Hotel The Manhattan" in Kaihin-Makuhari, where he was in charge of kaiseki cuisine. After that, he gained experience as a chef in Tokyo and was employed at the Fukuhauchi, which was then located in Shinbashi, where he eventually came to be in charge of the restaurant's management. After relocating to Muromachi, the restaurant has now reopened as Muromachi Fukuhauchi.
小林 弘明Hiroaki Kobayashi
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Hitomaru Kadan Taian Sannomiya
人丸花壇 鯛庵 三宮店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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堀江 貴之HORIE TAKAYUKI
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The work of a chef acquaintance and the food he creates left a lasting impression.
He was born in 1977 in Saitama, but grew up in Kobe. Before he turned 20, he went to a neighbor's Japanese restaurant and was inspired when he saw how dedicated his acquaintance was to the food he prepared. He decided to become a chef too, and found work in a Japanese restaurant on Awaji Island. After training at several different locations, he began working at Hitomaru's main branch, "Hitomaru Kadan", in Akashi. Later, he was assigned to "Hitomaru Kadan Taian" when it opened. Using ingredients from Akashi, he puts his all into even the most difficult and tedious dishes.
堀江 貴之HORIE TAKAYUKI
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Kyo Ryori Matsusyo
京料理 松正
- Arashiyama, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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小笹 正義Masayoshi Ozasa
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Mr. Ozasa expresses the producer's thoughts while preserving the traditions passed down from generation to generation.
Mr. Ozasa expresses the producer's thoughts while preserving the traditions passed down from generation to generation. Grew up watching his grandfather and father, who ran Kyo Ryori Matsusyo. The restaurant and cooking had been familiar to him since childhood, but it was when he graduated from high school that he made the decision to take over the restaurant. He went on to a culinary school and trained at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto for three years after graduation. Joined his family's restaurant in 2005 and has served as the fourth-generation chef since 2018. He keeps in mind to carefully prepare his dishes so that the producer's thoughts can be expressed in each one.
小笹 正義Masayoshi Ozasa
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Kobe Kitano Sow
神戸 北野 双
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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Continuing on the path of sushi, Mr. Hanjyo creates pieces of sushi to delight guests.
He was born in Fukuoka. Fascinated by the world of sushi, which he had longed for since childhood, he has followed the path dedicatedly up to the present day. At Kobe Kitano Sow, which reopened on June 14, 2023, he works as a sushi chef to create a restaurant and cuisine that makes the most of its location in Kobe.
半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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La maison du caviar 17°C
La maison du caviar 17℃
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Whisky
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北島 昭洋Akihiro Kitajima
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A special dish crafted with solid technique and knowledge that is constantly being updated
Mr. Kitajima was born in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, in 1978. From a young age, he enjoyed cooking for his family, and seeing their joy inspired him to become a chef. While studying at Heisei Culinary School, he was touched by the deliciousness and beauty of the dishes created by Chef Asahi Inoue, which made him decide to become a French chef. He learned the basics at a local hotel, moved to Tokyo, trained at La Belle Jule and Igrec, then worked as a chef and sous chef at a famous restaurant in Tokyo before moving to this location in July 2024.
北島 昭洋Akihiro Kitajima
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Sushi Urayama Sakae Hanare
鮨うら山 栄離れ
- Sakae, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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濱田 強Tsuyoshi Hamada
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Mr. Hamada wants many people to enjoy the deliciousness of Hokuriku sushi.
In the fields of sushi and Japanese cuisine, Mr. Hamada has learned a wide variety of dishes. Among the many sushi restaurants, he strives to make customers who choose his restaurant feel comfortable and at home. He looks forward to sharing his culinary experience with everyone.
濱田 強Tsuyoshi Hamada
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Sushi Suzuki
鮨 すず樹
- Tsukishima, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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鈴木 智樹Tomoki Suzuki
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Devoted to Edomae sushi. Mr. Suzuki offers exquisite nigiri and seasonal delicacies with careful handwork.
He was born in 1982 in Iwate. In his late teens, he was fascinated by the meticulous handiwork of sushi chefs at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and decided to become a sushi chef. He began his training at a long-established sushi restaurant in Tsukiji at the time and honed his skills at a well-known Tsukiji restaurant for 20 years. In April 2023, he founded his current restaurant in Tsukishima and became independent. Since then, he has visited the wholesale market, which has moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu, almost every day to carefully select the finest seafood of the day. With his meticulous handiwork and delicious nigiri and dishes, he welcomes guests from both Japan and abroad.
鈴木 智樹Tomoki Suzuki
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Nihonbashi Suitengu Nanatosha
日本橋水天宮 七灯舎
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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佐藤 健一Kenichi Sato
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Farmers and growers, cooks, and guests. Mr. Sato connects the dots to make a line and form a circle.
Mr. Sato was born in 1972 in Miyagi Prefecture. He grew up watching his parents out front as they ran a sushi restaurant and became fascinated with Japanese cuisine. After working at Hotel Kawakyu in Wakayama Prefecture and Hotel Arrowle in Ishikawa Prefecture, he trained at the Rihga Royal Hotel in Osaka. As a chef responsible for the final touches before the food is eaten, he enjoys connecting the warmth and thoughts of the people involved. Favored by fate, he devotes himself to his work every day with the motto, Kindness is best embodied in cooking.
佐藤 健一Kenichi Sato
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NIKU Dining meat meet
NIKUダイニング meat meet
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak / Wine
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村田 善之Yoshiyuki Murata
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Mr. Murata delivers pleasure with his particular passion as a meat lover.
He was born in 1971 in Ishikawa and is the owner and chef of NIKU Dining meat meet. He has experience in a casual restaurant that mainly serves meat dishes and an Italian bistro. As a meat lover himself, he is uncompromising in his dedication to all the menu items he offers. He carefully chooses ingredients, figures out how to cook them properly depending on the items, and provides meals that satisfy both the stomach and the mind.
村田 善之Yoshiyuki Murata
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Oyogi-torafugu Katsugani Ryori Ajihei Sonezaki
泳ぎとらふぐ 活蟹料理 あじ平 曽根崎
- Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Having honed his skills in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Okuno offers dishes that make the most of his abundant experience.
He was born in 1958 in Tokyo. Initially interested in Japanese food, he started as a chef at a restaurant in Tokyo with an introduction from an acquaintance. Since then, he has been working as a chef of Japanese cuisine. Also well versed in handling blowfish. In addition, he has experience abroad, including training at a Japanese restaurant in France. He has been the chef at Ajihei Sonezaki since its opening in December 2023, after the restaurant was renovated.
奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Sushi Hiroshima Ajiroya Main Branch
鮨広島 あじろや 本店
- Hiroshima Station/MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium, Hiroshima
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General / Sushi
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平田 成昭Nariaki Hirata
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A childhood dream led Mr. Hirata to the culinary arts.
Mr. Hirata was born in 1974 in Onomichi city. Gained an admiration for the life of a chef after his parents brought him to Japanese-style restaurants as a child. After graduating from a specialist culinary school, he has continued to forge forwards on the path of sushi until the present day. In January 2017, he started working at the newly-opened "Sushi Hiroshima Ajiroya". He displays his well-honed sushi-making skills in front of the counter every day.
平田 成昭Nariaki Hirata
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Kappou Sanchou
割烹三長
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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村山 直樹Naoki Murayama
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His dream since he was young has come true. A chef who is always seeking delicious tastes.
He was born in 1980 in Saitama prefecture. When he was young, he was fascinated by chefs on TV and cartoons and decided to be a chef himself as well. After graduating from high school, he started training as a chef at [Kappou Tappi], since then he has been seeking for delicious tastes in the field of Japanese cuisine. Being influenced by his master chef under whom he worked, he follows the traditional ways of Japanese cuisine, however he also receives a high reputation by using western ingredients such as caviar and truffle to create more delicious Japanese dishes.
村山 直樹Naoki Murayama
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Ginza Tenichi
銀座 天一
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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田中 秀樹Hideki Tanaka
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He creates exquisite tempura with his passion for offering wholehearted cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Nagasaki prefecture. He liked to treat people with his dishes in his student days and naturally decided to be a chef. Even in his graduation essay in elementary school, he wrote [my future dream is to become a chef]. After working as a deep-sea fisherman, he entered the cooking field making use of his good eye for selecting ingredients obtained through experience as a fisherman. As a chef, he has been specialized exclusively in Tempura and has worked at [Tenichi] for approximately 20 years. Currently, he wholeheartedly creates tempura every day based on his belief of [working with a sincere spirit].
田中 秀樹Hideki Tanaka
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Ebisu Kichinoza
恵比寿 吉乃坐
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Chicken / General
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花輪 成昭Shigeaki Hanawa
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Wanting nothing more than to make delicious food, Mr. Hanawa does his best to fulfill customer expectations
Mr. Hanawa was born in April 1974 in Kumamoto-shi. He, who had a lot of experience eating at various restaurants, thought he could provide more delicious food for a good price. Always pursuing new flavors, wondering what tastes he can create by combining different foods and ingredients; he can imagine the result before he makes the dish. With the exquisite harmony born from his endlessly expanding ideas for both Japanese and Western cuisine, he gives cooking his all every day to make customers happy.
花輪 成昭Shigeaki Hanawa
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Sushi Somei
鮨 染井
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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染井 誠司Seiji Somei
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A passionate artisan who has dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine and was devoted to making dreams come true.
Mr. Somei was born in 1965 in Fukuoka. Having been moved by a drama he saw in his school days, in which a mischievous child rose to the position of head chef, he longed to become a chef himself. With those passionate thoughts in mind, he dived headfirst into the world of food after graduating high school. He worked at Japanese restaurants for 15 years, and sushi restaurants for 17 years. He has continued to tirelessly refine his skills to the present day in areas that see many customers with refined tastes, such as Kioicho, Roppongi, and Nishiazabu.
染井 誠司Seiji Somei
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Teppanyaki INAGAKI Tei
鉄板焼きINAGAKI亭
- Chigasaki/Samukawa, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / General / Steak
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稲垣 繁男Shigeo Inagaki
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Mr. Shigeo Inagaki decided to become a chef when he worked part time in the restaurant field.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. As he originally liked eating, he worked part time in the restaurant field in his high school days. He had grown found of the restaurant field through the working experience, and he entered a culinary school. After graduating from the school, he entered [UKAI CO., LTD.] to become a chef. He was transferred to [Yokohama Ukai Tei] where he mastered techniques in teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) cuisine. After accumulating further training in Ginza and Omotesando to master sophisticated-taste cuisine and grilling meat perfectly, he went independent and opened the current restaurant in 2015.
稲垣 繁男Shigeo Inagaki
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Eau-De-Vie
オー・ド・ヴィー Eau-De-Vie
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Cocktail / Whisky
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西村 佳佑Keisuke Nishimura
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Water of life" that gives healing to daily life. Mr. Nishimura provides a moment of contentment.
He was born in 1991 in Osaka, the manager of Eau-De-Vie. The bar's name comes from the French word meaning "water of life (sake)." It started as a bar that provides healing to people's daily lives through a drink. It has now been renewed as a dining bar offering drinks and food. He aims to create a place where not only those who have supported the bar but also more guests can enjoy a moment of contentment.
西村 佳佑Keisuke Nishimura
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Sushi Rebo
鮨 令歩
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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佐々木 英師Eiji Sasaki
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Seeing the smiles of all guests is the best part of being a sushi chef.
Mr. Sasaki was born in 1985 in Aichi. At the age of 16, he chose to become a sushi chef and began his training. He changed his job to another industry to "try something different," but returned to sushi chef because he still loved the happy smiles on the faces of his guests when they ate his sushi. At 26, he was chosen as a store manager, and at 27, he set up an affiliated store in Malaysia. Then in January 2021, he was appointed manager of Sushi Rebo at the time of its opening. He provides smooth service to foreign guests with about six and a half years of overseas experience.
佐々木 英師Eiji Sasaki
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Wine Bar NOAM
Wine Bar NOAM
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Wine Bar,Bars (pubs)
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長屋 聡Satoshi Nagaya
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Mr. Nagaya has great experience as a chef and sommelier.
He was born in 1982 in Nara. Obtained his sommelier certification in 2013. After gaining experience at bars in Kitashinchi, he opened Wine Bar NOAM. He is currently running the bar as owner-sommelier. "I try to produce a special space with wine, food, and everything I offer. I hope guests will have a wonderful time."
長屋 聡Satoshi Nagaya
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Izakaya Kushiroya
居酒屋 九四六屋
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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鵜沼 憲宏UNUMA NORIHIRO
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A spirited chef who walks the path that he had once dreamed of.
Born in Kushiro, Hokkaido on June 29, 1974. He had a white-collar job after graduating college, but he left the corporate life to work in his uncle's restaurant "Izakaya Taimu." After thoroughly learning the basics of cooking, he fulfilled his dream of creating a restaurant that serves foods from his homeland of Hokkaido with the opening of Izakaya Kushirokuya where he is to this day.
鵜沼 憲宏UNUMA NORIHIRO
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