Special Awards Japan 2027Establishment

Isshisoden Nakamura

Motokazu Nakamura

Kyoto, Japan

Artisan & Authenticity Award

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

Once a travelling fishmonger bringing fish from Wakasa Bay, this Kyoto house is now led by Motokazu Nakamura, its sixth generation, with the next one already in the kitchen; its white miso zoni is made with water from the well on the premises.