Special Awards Japan 2025
The Special Awards Japan 2025 celebrate diversity and commitment to preserving the environment and biodiversity across Japan.
New Destination Champion Award
A city, region, or country, in full gastronomic boom, soon to be a must for gourmets.
Talent of the Year Award
Most promising chefs of the year.
Game Changer Award
A personality who is strongly committed to imposing more egalitarian and inclusive, or sustainable and educational values in the kitchen or in the sector.
Innovation Award
A chef, restaurateur, or organization that reinvents itself by creating new development opportunities.
Community Spirit Award
Project led by a chef, restaurateur or organization that supports their community or a cause.
Ethical & Sustainability Award
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.
Ethical Award
A chef, restaurateur or group who has implemented ethical and supportive practices that have had an impact within their establishment or in their community.
Artisan & Authenticity Award - French Cuisine
Establishments and cooks highlighting the culinary heritage of their region or country through their know-how, their products and short circuits.
Artisan & Authenticity Award - Japonese Cuisine
Establishments and cooks highlighting the culinary heritage of their region or country through their know-how, their products and short circuits.
Discovery Gem Award
Restaurants that deserve to be discovered for their unique culinary experience and the interpretation of their terroir.
Pastry Artisan & Authenticity Award
Establishments and pastry chefs highlighting the culinary heritage of their region or country through their know-how, their products and short circuits.
Pastry Discovery Gem Award
Off-map uprising pastry gem little-known or hard-to-find bakeries, afternoon teas, or dessert restaurants worth going the extra mile for.
