Master Chef Kazushige Yamagishi Produces—Opa’s Cuisine Enters a New Stage
A Master of French Cuisine: Mr. Kazushige Yamagishi Appointed Culinary Producer!
He will further refine Opa’s Minamiboso French cuisine.
A new course menu is scheduled to launch in late June—stay tuned!
Mr. Kazushige Yamagishi
A pioneer of fusion cuisine in Japan and a leading master of French gastronomy.
He became Executive Chef of the renowned Bistro d’Arbre at the youngest age in its history.
He later honed his skills at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Paris, training at celebrated establishments such as Guy Savoy and La Tour d’Argent.
After returning to Japan, he served as Executive Chef at numerous acclaimed restaurants, including The Garden, Tokyo Jombre, and Restaurant Zone.
Building on classical French technique while incorporating Japanese ingredients and sensibilities, he has earned high acclaim as a trailblazer of fusion cuisine in Japan.
Career Highlights
- Appointed Executive Chef of Bistro d’Arbre at the youngest age in its history
- Trained at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Paris
Guy Savoy; La Tour d’Argent
- Served as Executive Chef at The Garden, Tokyo Jombre, Restaurant Zone, and more
- Active as a pioneer of fusion cuisine in Japan
Major Honors & Awards
- FIC Commander Order (Italy)
- Order of Arts and Culture (France)
- World Meister Order (United Kingdom)

















