TSURUTOKAME

"The name means ‘crane and turtle’ and derives from a Japanese folktale in which a crane from the wider world (the guest) befriends a turtle in a pond (the chefs). It reflects the ladies’ desire to spread Japanese culture through Japanese cuisine, so appetiser platters are arranged like the decorations of traditional events. The gracious service puts you immediately at ease. The crane and turtle are a symbol of good fortune. At birthday parties, happiness is sure to descend on your table." - Michelin Inspector

Tsuru to Kame, a Japanese Kappo-Style Restaurant Run by an All-Female Staff

"“Tsuru to Kame” is a Japanese Kappo-style restaurant located on Ginza Namiki-dori, operated entirely by a female team. The owner, who has been running multiple Japanese restaurants since the beginning of the Heisei era, always dreamed of establishing a female-staffed restaurant in the male-dominated world of Japanese cuisine. As the business grew, he saw that the female staff had matured and were ready to open a restaurant, making his long-cherished dream come true. Currently, second-generation head chef Atsumi Saito leads the all-female kitchen and service team. The restaurant features traditional interiors, with a ceiling woven from thin slices of wood (ajiro) and walls plastered with soil (kyokabe) typical of top Japanese restaurants." - Kyoko Nakayama

Kuniko Yagi Moved From Tokyo to the U.S. for Love But Became a Chef Instead | Bon Appétit

"A Tokyo kaiseki restaurant notable for being all-female and for its cheerful, lively counter atmosphere—guests talk and young chefs are un-intimidated—offering an alternative to the traditionally silent, male-dominated kaiseki setting and serving as an example for evolving industry norms." - ByKuniko Yagi