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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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Akatsuki Taps Ginza
暁タップス 銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Beer
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佐藤 和哉Kazuya Sato
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Delivering the charm of gently flavored beer and nourishing food with sincerity.
Mr. Sato was born in 1984 in Aomori; he is the manager of Akatsuki Taps Ginza. Having worked part-time as a waiter at the Tokyo Disney Resort restaurant, he found fulfillment in a job where he was close to the moments when people smiled around food. When he first wanted to pursue a career in food and beverage, he was introduced to the appeal of craft beer, which led him to become a staff member at Akatsuki Brewery. At the company's first flagship restaurant, he now offers a variety of beers and dishes suited to the Japanese climate. Through delicious food, he brings smiles and healing moments to customers.
佐藤 和哉Kazuya Sato
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Unagi Hitsumabushi Bincho Mitsukoshi Ginza Location
鰻 ひつまぶし備長 三越銀座店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel)
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中川 代智Daichi Nakagawa
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中川 代智Daichi Nakagawa
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Mentai-ryori Hakata Shobo-an
めんたい料理 博多 椒房庵
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sake / Shochu
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西垣 良太Ryota Nishigaki
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He entered the field of Japanese cuisine by being fascinated with his cousin who was a Japanese chef.
He was born on April 26, 1983, in Fukuoka prefecture. In his elementary school days, he became fascinated with a Japanese chef, when he saw his cousin, a Japanese chef, preparing fish. He decided to be a chef and accumulated experience at [Ikesu Taikichi] of Ikesu kappo (traditional Japanese seafood) restaurant for 5 years, and [Kaiseki (traditional Japanese) Cuisine Katsuki] for 5 years. Now he has been working as the master chef at [Gohan-ya Shobo-an] for 8 years.
西垣 良太Ryota Nishigaki
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Sumibi Yakiniku Tsunku
炭火焼肉つんく
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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宮本 宏明Hiroaki Miyamoto
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Mr. Miyamoto, experienced cuisine from various angles, spends his days diligently learning as a Japanese BBQ restaurant head.
Mr. Miyamoto was born in 1986 in Kyoto. He dreamed of opening his own restaurant with a classmate, so he began attending the Tsuji Culinary Institute. After graduating, he began training at a steakhouse in Kita Shinchi. He wanted to see the world outside of restaurants, so he gained experience in kitchens in wedding halls and hospitals. At the hospitals, he made hospital food aimed at patients with dietary restrictions, but among these restrictions, he learned the difficulties of making food. In 2016 he opened his own bar. Then in December 2021, he opened Sumibi Yakiniku Tsunku and became the restaurant head.
宮本 宏明Hiroaki Miyamoto
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Secrets By Seashore
浜辺のかくれんぼ Secrets by Seashore
- Kaihin-Makuhari, Chiba
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Curry / Coffee
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T・ヨッコT. Yokko
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There are reasons why you are as healthy as you are.
This is the idea that the food that is put into their body will have the greatest effect on the lifestyle of a person over a long period of time--from when they are a baby until when they reach adulthood. An environment where cooking is close to her has been with her for as long as she can remember. And thankfully, she says, she was very healthy. Her unchanging desire is to pass on things that she has received.
T・ヨッコT. Yokko
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Kappo Aoyagi
割烹 青柳
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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青柳 竜良Tatsuro Aoyagi
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Raised watching his father provide in-flight meals for VIPs, becoming a chef was a natural path for Mr. Aoyagi.
Born in 1971 in Chiba prefecture, he was the son of a chef providing in-flight meals on airplanes. As a child, Mr. Aoyagi saw his father board government airplanes as the head Japanese food chef and provide meals for the emperor and other VIPs, so becoming a chef was a natural path for him. After graduating, he joined Tsukiji Tamura and worked at Tokyo Tamura in Kobe (now known as Kobe Tamura) for 15 years as vice head chef. After gaining further experience at a Japanese restaurant in Sannomiya, Osaka, he opened his own restaurant in December 7, 2011. He currently works as the owner and head chef of Kappo Aoyagi.
青柳 竜良Tatsuro Aoyagi
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19HITOYASUMI Nanto A-MIEUX branch
19HITOYASUMI 南砺アミュー店
- Tonami/Gokayama, Toyama
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / General / Cake / Coffee
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南部 愛莉香Arika Nambu
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She works busily with three roles; the manager, patissier, and barista.
She was born in 1996 in Toyama prefecture. Her motivation, which brought her to her current position, comes from her childhood graduation yearbook, where she wrote her dream to be a patissier to make delicious cookies and confections. She obtained a cooking license immediately after graduating from the cooking course of Takaoka Ryukoku High School and entered 19HITOYASUMI. In 2016, she was approved as a coffee meister by the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan. Currently, she works busily every day as a manager, a patissier, and a barista at [19HITOYASUMI Nanto A-MIEUX branch].
南部 愛莉香Arika Nambu
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Enji
煙事
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Curry / General / General
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尾花 敬史Keishi Obana
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Mr. Obana pours his heart into food and drink and welcomes his guests in the restaurant daily as a service staff.
Mr. Obana was born in Ibaraki in 1976. After graduating from high school, he worked in a factory. After turning 20, he became interested in the restaurant business while patronizing a nearby bar. At around 25, he started working at a local bar and continued to train in food and drink, saying, "I want to open my own restaurant someday." At around the age of 26, he began working at Enji. He considers himself a customer service rep and continues to refine his food and drink ideas based on the motto of truly satisfying customers.
尾花 敬史Keishi Obana
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antica locanda MIYAMOTO
antica locanda MIYAMOTO
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Italian / Steak
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宮本 健真Kenshin Miyamoto
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Mr. Miyamoto is an Italian chef who continues to convey the charm of Aso, Kumamoto and has made numerous achievements.
He was born in 1975 in Kumamoto. At 19, he went to Italy to study at several famous restaurants. After returning to Japan, he set up his own restaurant at 31. Still, the Kumamoto earthquake prompted him to search for a new way of cooking and being in the restaurant. Then, he opened the nature-themed "antica locanda MIYAMOTO" in June 2021. His skills have been recognized in many fields, and he was featured in "Gault and Millau" in 2022 and 2023. He is a leading figure in conveying the charms of Aso, Kumamoto, to the world, having played a leading role in the recognition as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).
宮本 健真Kenshin Miyamoto
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Otaru Takeno Sushi
小樽たけの寿司
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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武田 賢一TAKEDA KENICHI
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A personal connection led him to leave another career and become a sushi chef
This chef was born in April 1968 in Osaka. He was working in an architect's office when an invitation from the master of a restaurant where he had worked in his student days prompted him to become a chef. In March 2013, he opened Otaru Takeno Sushi, where he painstakingly prepares fresh fish which he serves to his customers.
武田 賢一TAKEDA KENICHI
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Dippalace Mita Branch
ディップパレス 三田店
- Tamachi/Mita, Tokyo
- Indian,Other Asian / Indian / Asian Creative Cuisine / Indian Curry
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LAKHI SINGNLakhi Singn
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An authentic chef challenged "Japanese hospitality."
Mr. Singn was born in 1980 in India. Came to Japan after a 15-year career as a chef in India. After working in Indian restaurants in Japan for 3 years, he joined DIPWAY JAPAN Co., Ltd. He is currently the chef at Dippalace Mita Branch. While many foreign staff members work at Dip Palace, the restaurant emphasizes "Japanese hospitality. He is always conscious of taking the lead from the staff's side by reading the guests' thoughts and feelings. The entire team is working together to create a comfortable restaurant.
LAKHI SINGNLakhi Singn
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Hakata Mizutaki Hamadaya
博多 水たき 濵田屋
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Nabe (hot pot) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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西村 信昭Nobuaki Nishimura
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Seeking for people's happy smile saying [tasty].
He was born in 1978 in Fukuoka prefecture, and raised by his parents who operated an izakaya (Japanese pub). After learning cooking on a full scale at the age of 23 years old, he was scouted by a large restaurant chain through an introduction by his acquaintance. He accumulated experience for 10 years as a chef and manager to manage restaurants, then he became impressed by savory mizutaki (chicken hot pot) at [Mizutaki Hamadaya] and entered this shop. His motivation as a chef is to see people's happy smile with his dishes saying [tasty], which is his goal.
西村 信昭Nobuaki Nishimura
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37 PASTA
37 PASTA
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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As he really liked cooking pasta, he wanted to try it again.
He was born in 1978 in Kagoshima prefecture. As his parents were busy, he started cooking for his two sisters, which made him decide to be a chef. After graduating from a culinary school, he began working part-time at a restaurant specialized in pasta. Then he worked at a hospital food service as a cook. However, he decided to follow his enthusiasm for cooking pasta, as he liked it since he was very young. He entered [37PASTA] 8 years ago along with its opening and currently works as the master chef. He carefully creates pasta dishes using ingredients from Kyushu.
松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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Sendai Bar MUSUBI
仙台バルMUSUBI
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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斎藤 直貴Naoki Saito
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Proposing new delicious dishes that feature local ingredients.
After training mainly in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Saito sought to devise creative dishes from different cuisines. The Sendai Bar MUSUBI opened on February 2, 2023. Here, he is creating original dishes that skillfully use ingredients from Sendai and the local area.
斎藤 直貴Naoki Saito
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Gyuniku Senmonten KAZU ~Beef Dinning~
牛肉専門店 KAZU ～焼きすきと牛肉ハムのお店～
- Yamagata, Yamagata
- Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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丹野 健一郎Kenichiro Tanno
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He opened the restaurant to introduce cured beef ham that shocked him a lot when he tried for the first time.
He was born in Yamagata city. Meat was familiar for him since he was very young, as his father was running a meat company. In order to offer tasty beef cuisine, and to introduce tasty cured beef ham to many people, he went independent and opened the restaurant after running a company with his father who has an excellent eye for selecting meat and 40 years of experience. His recommended way to taste meat is with BBQ dipping sauce, using garlic from Yamagata prefecture matured for more than half a year, without sugar, understanding the natural sweetness of the meat.
丹野 健一郎Kenichiro Tanno
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THE TASTE
THE TASTE
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Bistro,Italian/French / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cake
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星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Mr. Hoshino is a chef who utilizes various skills and knowledge to cook dishes that enchant guests.
He was born in 1991 in Kanagawa. His experience working in the kitchen as a part-time cook led him to begin his career as a chef. The joy of cooking he felt at that time, and the desire to have a profession became his motivation, and he has been striving for it every day. After accumulating experience in general Western cuisine, including Italian and American cuisine, he was appointed the head chef of THE TASTE. With the depth and diversity of his cultivated cuisine, he prepares dishes that shine with originality.
星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya main branch
ビフテキのカワムラ三宮本店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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菅 雅也Masaya Suga
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Exciting Teppanyaki performance in front of guests.
He was born in 1982 in Hyogo prefecture. His passion for [Kobe beef] made him proceed the culinary career. Growing up near [Beefsteak Kawamura main branch], he entered there at the age of 18. His diligent apprenticing promoted him to restaurant manager at a chain restaurant in 2007. In December 2016, he became a restaurant manager at [Beefsteak Kawamura Sannomiya branch] and takes care of the total operation as well as demonstrating his cooking skill to serve beautiful Kobe beef.
菅 雅也Masaya Suga
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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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Mexican Restaurant ViVA LA ViDA
本格メキシコ料理 ViVA LA ViDA
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / General / Steak / Mexican/Central American
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中村 貴信Takanobu Nakamura
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A top-grade chef who learned not only Mexican but also other countries' cuisine such as French.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1980 in Hokkaido. He started training at an ethnic restaurant in Sapporo in 1999. In 2004, came to Tokyo. He gained more experience as a chef at a Mexican restaurant with a long history in Tokyo, then became a sous chef (the second most important cook). To have more experience, he started working at a restaurant in Tokyo which had been awarded a Michelin star for consecutive years. After working three years there, he came back to Hokkaido. He experienced as a head chef at several restaurants in Sapporo and finally opened ViVA LA ViDA in 2015.
中村 貴信Takanobu Nakamura
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