About the Reviewer
Kazuhisa Shirahama
Affiliations
- CEO, Herman's Table Inc.
- CEO, Brand Creator Inc.
- Chairman, Stella Sette Inc.
- CEO, Ippai Isshin Inc.
Profile & Experience
After graduating from university, he joined the launch of a food and beverage division within an IT company, where he gained experience developing a wide range of restaurant concepts. After founding his own business, he established a local subsidiary in Hong Kong and expanded support services for Japanese restaurants entering Asian markets.Upon returning to Japan, he worked as a food producer and developed several hit products, including “Gyoza for Rice,” which has sold more than two million units to date. Known in the industry as a creator of successful food products, he has been featured in numerous media outlets and invited to speak at industry events.Today, he serves as an advisor and consultant to restaurants and food companies across Japan, helping cultivate many popular and successful establishments while working to energize and strengthen the Japanese food industry.
Media Appearances
- Nippon TV “Hirunandesu!”
- TV Asahi “SmaSTATION!!”
- Fuji TV “Minna no News”
- TBS “Ousama no Brunch,” “Love It!,” “N Studio”
- BS TV Tokyo “Nikkei Special: Asia no Kaze”
- RKB TV “Kyoukan TV”
- Radio Appearance: Nippon Broadcasting System “Shinbo Jiro Zoom”
- Magazine Column: The Japan Foodservice News “Asia no Neppa”
- The Japan Foodservice News “Subete of Ureeru PB”