In announcing its 2026 lineup of Michelin-starred Tokyo restaurants, the organization made special note of 97-year-old chef Kenjiro Kanemoto, the world’s oldest, active Michelin-recognized chef. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/27/food-drink/tokyo-michelin-three-stars/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #chefs #michelin #japanesecuisine #frenchcuisine #awards #tokyo #restaurants

Tuck into a wild boar sausage in a tortilla-like wrap. Chef Shota Itoi's modern French fare is a creative celebration of the region's produce. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/26/food-drink/auberge-eaufeu-french-restaurant-ishikawa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #chefs #frenchcuisine #vegetables #meat #fish

The pair of Michelin-starred chefs represent a new era for Japanese culinary talents in the French capital. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/15/food-drink/japanese-michelin-chefs-kimura-kobayashi-paris/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #chefs #paris #finedining #frenchcuisine