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Marika, The Kimono Butcher
Marika Watanabe the Kimono Butcher


Join me to visit T-Nakameguro. The ultimate Wagyu T-Bone experience!
I visit T-Nakameguro in Tokyo with my wife Gege—a one-of-a-kind steakhouse created by the visionary Jumpei Nakamura-san. Specializing in an omakase-style T-bone experience, the restaurant showcases the precision of Chef Higa-san and Sous-Chef Shota-san, blending premium seasonal ingredients with modern techniques while staying true to Japanese culinary traditions. But T-Nakameguro is more than just Wagyu—it's a vibrant expression of culture, where tattoos, creativity, and ind


Join me to visit Sugita Steakhouse: The Birthplace of the iconic Wagyu Cutlet Sandwich
Join me to visit Sugita Steak restaurant, birthplace of iconic Wagyu Cutlet sandwich !


Join me on my visit to Federal Meat Academy
n this first episode, I visit the Japanese Federal Meat Academy (FMA) in Gunma Prefecture—Japan’s leading institution for meat education sin


Launch of "Lean Gentini, a Meat Sommelier in Japan" series
I’m excited to kick off my new series: Lean Gentini, a Meat Sommelier in Japan! Join me as I uncover Japan’s most inspiring Wagyu...
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