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wanogi
鮨和のぎ
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kyoto Cuisine
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長田 了Ryo Osada
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Mr. Osada is a master chef who, with the excitement of his childhood in his heart, creates sophisticated dishes steeped in tradition.
He was born in 1973 in Tokyo. As a child, he was impressed by his mother's cooking and developed a genuine curiosity about "how to make such delicious food." He studied at Nakamuraro and Wakuden, both long-established restaurants in Kyoto, where he mastered the art of tradition and innovation. After returning to his hometown, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Kagurazaka, where he deepened his skills and learned management know-how for the restaurant business. Based on this experience, he is pursuing cuisine that delivers excitement to visitors at Sushi Wa Nogi.
長田 了Ryo Osada
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Stand-up Sushi Sushikawa
立食い鮨 鮨川
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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From fishing as a hobby, Mr. Nakayama transitioned into the restaurant business as a handler of fresh seafood.
Mr. Nakayama was born in 1970 in Oita Prefecture. He has fished as a hobby since he was a child. After entering the workforce, he worked as a caregiver but switched to a career in the food industry, handling fresh fish. In 2005, at 35, he joined an izakaya franchise and started his own restaurant. He worked hard to keep it afloat for 10 years before closing it. Then, he began working at a restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine to start learning about fish again. In 2022, he left the restaurant and joined Sushikawa Co., Ltd. He works as a sushi maker at Stand-up Sush iSushikawa, which the company manages.
中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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Dohtonbori FELLOWS Okachimachi Branch
道とん堀FELLOWS御徒町店
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes)
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森 悠Yu Mori
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Mr. Mori cherishes communication with his guests, creating a time full of smiles.
He was born in 1984 in Saitama. Loving to interact with people, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to the faces of many guests. At Dohtonbori Okachimachi Branch, he is in charge of overall cooking. He is passionate about okonomiyaki, which can make the most of various ingredients, from vegetables to seafood and meat, and is honing his skills in front of the teppan. He is also committed to developing menus that reflect seasonal and regional characteristics.
森 悠Yu Mori
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Nihonbashi Kayabacho Sakaba Tototo
日本橋・茅場町酒場ととと
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Sake
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原田 望Nozomi Harada
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Ms. Harada honed her skills through Japanese food and Japanese cuisine.
She was born in Chiba. Having experience in several restaurants in Chiba Prefecture, she has honed her skills as a chef, mainly in Japanese cuisine. Currently, she works at Nihonbashi Kayabacho Sakaba Tototo. She utilizes the skills he has cultivated in the world of Japanese cuisine to convey the full appeal of quality ingredients.
原田 望Nozomi Harada
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Sushi Fujiro
鮨 不二楼
- Kayabacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa
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Mr. Furukawa presents the one and only “New Edomae Sushi,” resulting from studies in Fukuoka and Tokyo.
He was born in 1983 in Fukuoka and is the head chef at Sushi Fujiro. In his late teens, he ate at the famous Fukuoka restaurant Yamanaka, and was truly impressed. He studied at a culinary school with a vision of working at Yamanaka and started working there after graduation. He trained hard studying Hakatamae Sushi. After moving to Tokyo and gaining experience at Edomae Sushi restaurants in Ginza and Roppongi, he connected with Mr. Muneshige Takatori, the general manager of Fujiro, and participated in the launch of the current restaurant. He has been in his current position since its founding in 2017. He charms guests from Japan and overseas with his unique sushi that has a fusion of freshness and aging, Eastern and Western styles.
古川 和希Kazuki Furukawa
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Sushi Umiji
寿司海路
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Having honed his skills in the world of sushi, Mr. Kakutou is now making his sushi with the utmost care and attention to detail.
He was inspired to become a sushi chef by a visit to a sushi restaurant when he was a high school student, where he was fascinated by its chefs. His career as a sushi chef began in earnest when he entered a sushi restaurant as an apprentice. While learning traditional Japanese techniques, he always pursued new tastes by incorporating modern sensibilities. Since then, he has trained at various restaurants for over 25 years. In June 2023, he joined Sushi Umiji.
角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Nikuko
肉幸
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada
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The star chef presents blissful dishes using Kobe beef.
Mr. Shimada was born in 1975 in Tokyo. His parents were chefs, so he was familiar with cooking from an early age. He has led a meat restaurant that was awarded the Michelin star for eight consecutive years and has experience setting up overseas restaurants. He opened Nikuko with his skills of winning Michelin stars for eight straight years.
島田 忠任Tadahide Shimada
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Niku Kappou - Niku Kabuku
肉割烹 肉かぶく
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto entertains his guests and provides fulfilled time with the power of food that changed his life.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1977 in Nagano Prefecture. His father took him to a restaurant where he tasted "Dojo (loaches)" for the first time. He was so impressed by the fantastic taste that he entered the culinary world to create his own impressive cuisine. After training at a long-established onsen ryokan (Japanese inn) and a kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant in Ginza, he traveled to India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Canada, and Thailand to hone his culinary skills to learn about cuisines from around the world. In Thailand, he won the Ironman cooking competition on a TV program. After that, he was trusted enough to manage embassy receptions for state guests and returned to Japan.
山本 雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto
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Takuan Botantei
たくあん・牡丹亭
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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贄田 道浩Michihiro Nieda
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Mr. Nieda is a chef constantly engaged in research, putting his heart and soul into each dish with his years of experience and knowledge.
He was born in Saitama. He is a chef who has devoted himself to Japanese cuisine since graduating from a culinary school. After 5 years of training at another branch, he now leads the kitchen at Takuan Botantei as the head chef. His sincere attitude toward cooking and his extensive knowledge are his weapons. His sincere attitude is reflected in his cooking, which is beautifully expressed in his delicate serving style and flavor adjustments. His cuisine, where he puts his heart and soul into each dish, always attracts visitors.
贄田 道浩Michihiro Nieda
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Sumibiyaki Taishusakaba Mikuriya
炭火焼大衆酒場御厨
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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渡邉 大介Daisuke Watanabe
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Providing seasonal ingredients from various directions, Japanese, Western ,and Chinese.
Mr. Watanabe was born in 1991 in Nagano. The reason why he entered the food and beverage industry was part-time at an izakaya (Japanese pub) when he was a student. He has worked as a manager and head chef in various genres of restaurants in Tokyo. With his experience, he works to please customers by using seasonal ingredients from multiple styles of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine without being limited to only Japanese cuisine.
渡邉 大介Daisuke Watanabe
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Sushi Takaya
鮨たかや
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake
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高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi
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Mr. Takahashi attracts guests with his seasonal dishes and delicious nigiri, which are made with Edomae techniques and flexible ideas.
He was born in 1974 in Akita, and he is the owner of Sushi Takaya. Growing up with parents who ran a restaurant, he pursued a career in food. He began his training in the Western food department of a hotel in his hometown. Then, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant, acquiring both Japanese and Western cooking techniques. At 30, he moved to Tokyo and studied at a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, where the Central Wholesale Market was located, and mastered the traditions and techniques of Edomae. After gaining experience at a sushi restaurant in Ginza, he opened his current restaurant in 2017 and became independent. With the combined power of cuisine, space, and hospitality, he welcomes guests from both Japan and overseas.
高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi
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Han no Daidokoro Bettei Shibuya Branch
韓の台所別邸 渋谷店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Whisky / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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大島 孝之Takayuki Oshima
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The joy Mr. Oshima felt in the kitchen is what made him want to become a chef.
He was born in Kanagawa. What inspired him to become a chef was a part-time job he had in high school. Since that time, Mr. Oshima has always loved detailed work and creating something. The joy of being in the kitchen and experiencing it through daily operations motivated him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduation, he joined FOODRIM Corporation, where he worked part-time for many years. Currently, he is working at Han no Daidokoro Bettei Shibuya Branch.
大島 孝之Takayuki Oshima
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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch
素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.
荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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Matoi Ginza
まとい銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine
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的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.
Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.
的場 圭司Keiji Matoba
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Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch
日本橋 玉ゐ 本店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake
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丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.
Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.
丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Yurakucho Kotegaeshi
有楽町こてがえし
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Ayakaritai
あやかり鯛
- Yushima, Tokyo
- Local Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Mr. Oyama wants to provide guests with the best pairing of dishes and sake.
He was born in Kanagawa. Influenced by his mother, who was good at cooking, he aimed to be a chef from a young age. After gaining experience in various genres, including Japanese food, he became a head chef at the same time as joining Ayakaritai in 2019. He is also in charge of the Washuya, which operates within the restaurant. As a result, the restaurant has a solid reputation for sake and food pairings, which is highly regarded by many of its regular customers who are sake lovers.
大山 和樹Kazuki Oyama
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Super Dining Verdure
スーパーダイニング ヴェルデュール
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Buffet,Buffet
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前田 勝士郎Katsujiro Maeda
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A specialist in Western cuisine who has been a great support to Tobu Hotels' restaurants.
Mr. Maeda was born in 1970 in Shizuoka Prefecture. Influenced by his chef father, he entered the hotel industry as a chef in 1988. After becoming a Tobu Hotel employee in 1998, he acted as the head chef at Tobu Hotels in Shibuya, Asakusa, and Kinshicho. His skills are the pride of Tobu Hotels, and he has supported the hotels' restaurants for many years while striving to serve food that puts the guests first. He works hard to implement new approaches while building restaurants that allow guests to feel comfortable as they enjoy their meals.
前田 勝士郎Katsujiro Maeda
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Unagimae Etou
鰻前えとう
- Kamata, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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衛藤 進一Shinichi Etou
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Mr. Etou is introducing a new style of "Unagimae" that offers seasonal delicacies and eel in Kamata.
He was born in 1975 in Tokyo. The owner of Unagimae Etou. As a child, he was delighted by the food he cooked for his family, which inspired him to pursue a career in food. He trained for 11 years at the Shinjuku Isetan branch of Tokyo Kitcho, where he mastered the art of authentic Japanese cuisine. In 2005, he established his own restaurant, Japanese Cuisine Etou, in Musashi-Koyama and moved to Kamata in 2017. He has grown the restaurant to become a favorite in the local community. In September 2024, he took on a new challenge and renewed the restaurant's name and menu. He entertains a wide range of guests with a chic "unagimae" style, where seasonal appetizers are served before the eel.
衛藤 進一Shinichi Etou
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Ryoriya MOTO
料理屋 MOTO
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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山本 博之Hiroyuki Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto became independent after working at Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo.
He was born in 1975 in Tokyo. He has been honing his skills and sensibilities in the world of chefs since his early 20s. After gaining experience as a chef at traditional Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, he became independent. Currently, he is actively working as the owner and chef at "Ryoriya MOTO" located in Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku.
山本 博之Hiroyuki Yamamoto
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