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Shinichiro Takagi
 Shinichiro Takagi (Owner & Executive chef of Zeniya Co.,Ltd.) Japanese chef Shinichiro Takagi is owner and executive chef of Zeniya, located in his native city Kanazawa on Japan's western coast. A world-class cook with strong ties to his home region of Ishikawa, Takagi uses fresh, local fish and ingredients to prepare mouthwatering, Kaiseki-inspired cuisine. After finishing his bachelor's degree in commercial science at Nihon University, Takagi began working at Kyoto Kitcho, one of the finest restaurants in Japan. Following this training, Takagi moved back to his home city of Kanazawa, where after several years he became executive chef of Zeniya and eventually the restaurant's owner. In addition, Takagi has been a lecturer at the prestigious Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka. At Zeniya, Takagi prepares multi-course dinners inspired by the traditional meals served before tea ceremonies in Japan, and as in these ceremonies, special attention is given to pairing sake with the meal. Takagi is a vice president of Japan's Young Chef Organization "Zenkoku-Mebaekai" and is chairman of the group's Kanazawa branch. Takagi continues to promote Zeniya and Kaga cuisine for a worldwide audience. As a master of Kaga cooking, Takagi is delighted to have opportunity to share his native cuisine with an international audience. |
