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MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
3 min.
3 min.
MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award Winner: Kanemoto Kenjiro of Nodaiwa Azabu-Iikura Honten — The World’s Oldest Unagi Master at 97
Balancing the rigor of a craftsman with the flexibility of a merchant, Kanemoto Kenjiro has devoted his life to mentoring others.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
4 min.
4 min.
A Taste for Teaching: Chef Yoshichika Masuda Wins MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award
In the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto and Osaka 2025, Chef Yoshichika Masuda is celebrated not just for his cuisine, but for nurturing the chefs who will shape Japan’s culinary future.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
2 min.
2 min.
James Kent is The MICHELIN Guide New York 2024 Mentor Chef Award Winner
The late chef's remarkable legacy of opening doors for others, as shared by his wife, Kelly Kent.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
3 min.
3 min.
MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award Winner: Shinji Kanesaka of Sushi Kanesaka – Refining the Technique and Spirit of Sushi Making
Shinji Kanesaka, the star of the sushi world and a major presence on Ginza’s culinary ‘pitching mound’, continues to capture hearts worldwide through his craft.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
3 min.
3 min.
Mentor Chef Award Winner Yoshihiro Murata of Three MICHELIN Star Kikunoi Honten
Kikunoi has developed along with the former capital as a part of its residents’ lifestyles. A restaurant dedicated to constantly innovating while still upholding tradition.
