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Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya
飛騨牛すきやき 中橋 わかちや
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sake
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山田 裕紀Yuuki Yamada
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After working in various genres, Mr. Yamada's challenge is to promote the appealing food and culture of his hometown.
He was born in 1990 in Gifu. His career in the restaurant industry began at an Italian restaurant in Nagoya. From the age of 21, he took on a managerial position. From age 25, he worked as a head chef at a dining bar and bistro in Nagoya. After that, he returned to his hometown and once left the restaurant industry, but returned to it again at the age of 32 when Stake Creation Company started up its restaurant division. In 2024, Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya opened. He is now promoting the fascinating food and culture of his hometown.
山田 裕紀Yuuki Yamada
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Kanzen Koshitsu Yakiniku Kyu Nishi-Azabu Main Branch
完全個室 やきにく九 西麻布本店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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Mr. Togashi creates cuisine that is felt by all five senses, inspired by the ingredients.
He started his career at Mutekiro in Motomachi, Yokohama. Then he moved to France and trained at three restaurants, including the 3-star Paul Bocuse. After returning to Japan, he gained experience at Michelin 2-star Pierre Gagnaire in Omotesando and Michelin 2-star Restaurant Ryuzu in Roppongi. Following that, he was appointed sous chef at Restaurant Restaurant Ilie Le Joyeuse and then head chef at Restaurant Portus in Minami-Aoyama. After that, he served as general manager and participated in opening hotels and business development in various locations in Japan. He is currently the group's executive chef.
富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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Kaiyotei Koshiji
魁陽亭越治
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Cake
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AO
AO
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cocktail
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大田 路加Ruka Ohta
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Utilizing her extensive experience, Ms. Ohta proposes a new style of enjoying Ishigaki Island's ingredients.
The chef at CAFE BAR AO is an experienced cook who has worked at various establishments, including bars. With her own experience, she has developed recipes based on the theme of "proposing healthy food using ingredients from Ishigaki Island." Making the most of local ingredients, she offers delicious and healthy meals filled with the charms of Ishigaki Island, aiming as a restaurant to delight both tourists and locals alike.
大田 路加Ruka Ohta
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Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Gion Main Branch
焼肉の名門 天壇 祇園本店
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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樋口 隆士 Takashi Higuchi
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Mr. Higuchi, a sommelier who knows the fascination of wine, makes your heart intoxicating with a wealth of knowledge.
He was born in 1967 in Kyoto. While working as a bartender at a hotel, he was fascinated by the delicious taste of wine and decided to become a sommelier. He trained at the main bar and wine bar of the Kyoto Brighton Hotel and is currently the owner-sommelier at Tendan. Still learning about wine, he provides special moments with his wealth of knowledge and passion for wine.
樋口 隆士 Takashi Higuchi
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Maruya Honten Chubu Centrair International Airport Branch
まるや本店 中部国際空港店
- Tokoname/Chita, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Ms. Sakamaoto is dedicated to cooking, constantly honing her skills, and pursuing the essence of Japanese cuisine.
From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and after graduating from high school, she joined Maruya Honten. While learning the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, she aimed to become an Unagi chef. She gained experience at most locations and became the head chef at the JR Nagoya Station branch. Leveraging her years of experience, she strives every day to further satisfy her guests.
坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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PACE ITALIAN LOUNGE
PACE ITALIAN LOUNGE
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Cocktail / Wine
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瀬戸 恵多SETO KEITA
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Became a chef before I knew it. My intuition tells me it was the best choice.
He was born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1985. He set his eyes on a cooking career while he was trying out for a wide variety of professions. His thought process going into his new culinary career was that, "It looked like an attractive career when I checked it out, and I thought it might be a great way to meet new people." These days he is constantly communicating with customers and always finding new and interesting things as he works on his menu. It seems his decision to cook professionally was indeed the right choice, and he works hard to delight customers with his food and customer service.
瀬戸 恵多SETO KEITA
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USHIHACHI Akihabara Branch
USHIHACHI 秋葉原店
- Akihabara, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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Oyakama Yakiniku Juraku no Sono
岡山焼肉 聚楽の園
- Okayama Station, Okayama
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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仲吉 司Tsukasa Nakayoshi
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The "fun of cooking" that Mr. Nakayoshi learned in practical work is the start of everything.
He was born in 1988 in Okinawa. When he went to a vocational school in Okayama, he experienced a part-time job at a restaurant. Through his experiences, he learned the "fun of cooking" and aspired to be a chef. In a creative Izakaya where he has worked for five years, he was influenced by the research enthusiastic owner and developed a growing admiration for the work of a chef. After that, he started his life as a chef in earnest. He has experience as a chef in Italian and meat bars and is currently active at Juraku no Sono.
仲吉 司Tsukasa Nakayoshi
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Oden Wajimafugu Nodoguro AMIYA
おでん 輪島ふぐ のどぐろ AMIYA
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Oden / Sake
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石田 寛Yutaka Ishida
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Wants many customers to know about gourmet food in Kanazawa.
Mr. Ishida entered the restaurant industry, hoping to "work in a job where relationships between people help him." He aims to move all the visitor's hearts through heartwarming service and delicious food. In April 2023, he opened AMIYA. Making full use of fresh ingredients from Wajima and Okunoto, he offers dishes such as "Kanazawa Oden" that bring out the best of the region's charms.
石田 寛Yutaka Ishida
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KOBE BEEF STEAK PANDORA TAKUMI
神戸牛ステーキ パンドラ匠
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Beef Steak
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境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Master teppanyaki chef with over 40 years of experience brings the taste of ingredients to the pinnacle.
Mr. Minami was born in 1960 in Tokyo. He started his career as a chef at a Western-style restaurant in Tokyo. Encountered Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) in his 20s, he was drawn to the cooking method that maximizes the natural flavors of the ingredients. After serving as the head chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Ikebukuro, at the age of 34, he had the opportunity to join the renowned restaurant PANDORA in Nishi-shinjuku and was actively working there. In November 2017, with the opening of the second branch PANDORA TAKUMI, he assumed the head chef position. While showcasing his seasoned culinary skills, he delivers the finest flavors to guests from both domestic and international backgrounds. His warm hospitality is also highly praised.
境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Oniwasoto Fukuwauchi
鬼はそと 福はうち
- Sumikawa/Makomanai/Moiwa, Hokkaido
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Curry Udon (noodles)
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安藤 殉司Junji Ando
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Aiming to be a chef who can be familiar with both cooking and guest service.
Mr. Ando was born in 1967 in Hokkaido. Wanting to be able to serve both customers and cook, he began working in a hotel restaurant where he could also serve as a waiter. He devoted himself to his daily training, studying cooking in the kitchen and developing a spirit of hospitality in the hall. After that, he moved to a Yakiniku restaurant, where he gained experience to become a meat expert. In 2003, he moved to an affiliated restaurant, "Kaisen & Meat Steak Maruyama." Then, in 2013, he moved to "Oniwasoto Fukuwauchi" as the head chef.
安藤 殉司Junji Ando
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Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten
焼肉たらふく 鈴鹿中央通り店
- Suzuka, Mie
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Craft Beer
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田端 唯史Yuishi Tabata
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From musician to master of selecting better meats
Born in Mie prefecture on May 15th, 1981, he started a band in high school and worked in a restaurant part time. After experiencing that sense of achievement when he made things and the pleasure of working in the service industry, he basically decided to become a chef. He started working at Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten, when an acquaintance introduced him to the restaurant. He is a true connoisseur of meat, the restaurant's main ingredient. He is now Suzuka's meat manager and is also in charge of purchasing meat for other restaurants in the chain.
田端 唯史Yuishi Tabata
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Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri
心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.
He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.
梶原 淳司Junji Kajiwara
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Sushi Murohashi
鮨むろ橋
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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室橋 圭介Keisuke Murohashi
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Mr. Murohashi is a passionate chef pursuing an ideal who has made the restaurant he wants to go to reality.
He was born in 1986 in Aichi. What inspired him to become a chef was the desire to make a restaurant that he would really like to go to. Trained at a prestigious ryotei restaurant in Gifu for eight years, he acquired traditional skills and a spirit of innovation. After that, he opened his own restaurant in Kariya City, where he continued his efforts for another eight years. In September 2024, he moved to Sakae, Nagoya City, as a new stage. He continues to pursue deliciousness by making the most of the ingredients he selects with his own eyes while maximizing their flavor.
室橋 圭介Keisuke Murohashi
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Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U
黒毛和牛ダイニング 様 （YO−U）
- Osakananko (Osaka South Port), Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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黒崎 次郎Jiro Kurosaki
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From learning the ropes of the trade to realizing his dream of running his own restaurant...
Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. From the age of 14, he nurtured a dream of running his own business, and started taking steps towards achieving that dream. After studying at the Tsuji Gakuen School of Culinary Arts, he learned French cuisine hands-on in the kitchens of the Hotel Plaza. After this, he decided to further his training by studying French cooking in France. Returning to Japan and to his roots, he set off, at 27 years of age, to work in a creative Japanese restaurant interweaving French and traditional Japanese cuisine. At the age of 30, after working as a chef for three years, he started his own business, focusing mainly on sales management for 5 years to further hone his business know-how and skills. At the same time, he continued working as an assistant chef, and opened the Kuroge Wagyu Dining restaurant in Ashiya, which moved to its current location in 2006.
黒崎 次郎Jiro Kurosaki
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BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS
バリニーズレストランBunga Lotus
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Halal,Global/International / Indonesian/South East Asian / Fruit / Others
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I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA
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Enjoy the taste of Bali's top hotels in Japan.
Born in Bali in 1985. He started his training with the ambition to become a chef. He gained attention when he became the champion in the 2013 Bali Cuisine Contest, which he challenged with his cooking master. He worked as a chef at resort hotels in the Ubud area of Bali, such as "Naunavila Ubud" and "Miravila Ubud". Also, in 2023, he won the championship in the Ubud area cooking contest he participated in as a chef. He came to Japan for the first time in February 2024. He is currently showing off his skills as a chef at [BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS].
I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA
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Bistro TOMO
ビストロ TOMO
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Bistro,Italian/French / General / Italian / Wine
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木下 智晴Tomoharu Kinoshita
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Became a chef after being approached by a friend's father.
Mr. Kinoshita was born in 1986 in Kanagawa. He has always loved fishing and started cooking the fish he caught when he was in first grade in elementary school. Later, while contemplating a career as a professional bowler, he was approached by his friend's father, who owned an Italian restaurant, which set him on the path to becoming a chef. After gaining experience at Italian and French restaurants such as Katsu's and Restaurant Ratatouille, he is currently working at Bistro TOMO.
木下 智晴Tomoharu Kinoshita
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Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch
函館海鮮居酒屋 魚まさ 五稜郭総本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Knowing everything about ingredients, distribution, and management, she has devoted herself to working for the guests!
She was born in 1985 in Hakodate city. After graduating from Hokkaido Automotive Engineering College, she entered the service industry. She worked hard to open [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Susukino branch] in 2011. From 2012, she worked as the manager at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Mihara branch]. Since 2016, she has been devoting herself to [improving service quality] for the guests at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch].
高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Shutei Hokura
酒亭穂椋
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
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Mr. Murata offers dishes that preserve tradition while incorporating seasonal ingredients to cater to contemporary tastes.
He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. During his student years, he worked part-time at Tempura Yamanoue, where he discovered the allure of Japanese cuisine and sake. This experience inspired him to enroll in a culinary school, motivated by his determination. After graduating, he honed his skills and knowledge at a kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo. He then worked for many years at Kanda Shinpachi, building a career as a chef. In 2015, he opened Shutei Hokura in Shimbashi.
村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
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