Special Awards Japan 2025Establishment

Wakuden

Yuko KUWAMURA

Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

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.

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Les ChanterellesYusuke NAKATA · Shibuya-ku,Tokyo
FUJIMORI & Co.Momoko FUJIMORI · Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Esterre by Alain DucasseKei KOJIMA · The Palace Hotel, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
L'Orangerie Koh-An - The Kitano Hotel TokyoYoshiko KOIKE · Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Auberge eaufeuShota ITOI · Komatsu-shi, Pref. Ishikawa
Restaurant EcoutièresNorio KAWAMOTO · Kanazawa-shi, Pref. Ishikawa

Ethical & Sustainability Award

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