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OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

At The Jade Room + Garden Terrace, every dining experience is shaped by a shared dedication to craftsmanship, thoughtful service and attention to detail. From the kitchen and wine selection to the dining room, our team brings together individual expertise and genuine hospitality to create experiences that feel both personal and distinctly Tokyo.

Kai

Kai Fusejima

Chef

Born to parents who ran a traditional kaiseki restaurant in Ashikaga, Tochigi, he developed an early appreciation for food. After culinary school, he spent three and a half years at a Michelin-starred Spanish restaurant in Japan, gaining technical expertise and learning the Spanish philosophy of treating ingredients with deep respect. In 2020, he joined the opening team of The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, playing a key role in launching its signature restaurant, The Jade Room + Garden Terrace.

Yatabe

Masakatsu Yatabe

Head Sommelier

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Masakatsu Yatabe started his career at Park Hyatt Tokyo in 2008. Yatabe discovered his passion for wine when he paid a visit to Napa Valley in California and later obtained his certification. Yatabe has worked as a sommelier at several prestigious establishments, including Wine Gura Tokyo specialized in California wines, Michelin-starred Jean-Georges Tokyo and Pierre Gagnaire Tokyo,  before joining The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon in April 2020.