Special Awards Japan 2025

A city, region, or country, in full gastronomic boom, soon to be a must for gourmets.

Most promising chefs of the year.

A personality who is strongly committed to imposing more egalitarian and inclusive, or sustainable and educational values in the kitchen or in the sector.

A chef, restaurateur, or organization that reinvents itself by creating new development opportunities.

Project led by a chef, restaurateur or organization that supports their community or a cause.

A chef, restaurateur or group who has implemented ethical, sustainable and supportive practices that have had an impact within their establishment or in their community.

A chef, restaurateur or group who has implemented ethical and supportive practices that have had an impact within their establishment or in their community.

Establishments and cooks highlighting the culinary heritage of their region or country through their know-how, their products and short circuits.

Establishments and cooks highlighting the culinary heritage of their region or country through their know-how, their products and short circuits.

Restaurants that deserve to be discovered for their unique culinary experience and the interpretation of their terroir.

Establishments and pastry chefs highlighting the culinary heritage of their region or country through their know-how, their products and short circuits.

Off-map uprising pastry gem little-known or hard-to-find bakeries, afternoon teas, or dessert restaurants worth going the extra mile for.