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IntroductionWhat is your dream?
It is said that those who can answer this question honestly are truly fortunate.In today’s world, where we are presented with endless choices, discovering one’s true vocation has become increasingly difficult.
Rather than asking what job title you wish to hold, we ask — what experiences do you wish to have?Do you want to see the joy on someone’s face?
Do you wish to be of service to others?When you view such heartfelt wishes as your “dream,” that dream begins to shine here on the stage called Genkai.
Whether your dream is clearly defined or still taking shape, Genkai will wholeheartedly support you.Your dream is also Genkai’s dream.
Please take a moment to learn about our philosophy and the values that guide us.
Rather than asking what job title you wish to hold, we ask — what experiences do you wish to have?Do you want to see the joy on someone’s face?
Do you wish to be of service to others?When you view such heartfelt wishes as your “dream,” that dream begins to shine here on the stage called Genkai.
Whether your dream is clearly defined or still taking shape, Genkai will wholeheartedly support you.Your dream is also Genkai’s dream.
Please take a moment to learn about our philosophy and the values that guide us.
What is Genkai’s Mizutaki?
Some things change with the times, and some things must remain unchanged.
At Genkai, we firmly believe that the continuity of trust, pride, and bonds is the true tradition we must preserve.
For over 90 years, we have dedicated ourselves to perfecting the art of mizutaki — a traditional chicken hot pot that brings out the natural flavor and richness of the ingredients.
Our restaurant recommends this single dish with absolute confidence, because we are certain that it is the most delicious and healthful way to enjoy chicken.
The flavor of mizutaki depends greatly on the quality of the chicken itself.
At Genkai, we use Date-dori, a special breed from Fukushima Prefecture — a cross between the Red Cornish and Japan’s native Shamo.
By simmering the chicken in large pots for more than three hours, we create a pure, milky-white broth that is rich, full-bodied, and free from any odor.
No vegetables are added, so that the broth and meat retain their delicate, unmasked flavor — allowing guests to experience the true essence of mizutaki.
When Genkai was founded, mizutaki — a specialty of Kyushu — was rare in Tokyo.
Dining out itself was a luxury, and our guests were often political and cultural figures.
Even today, our main restaurant preserves this tradition, offering private tatami rooms and kimono-clad service to maintain the spirit of hospitality from those early days.
At Genkai, we firmly believe that the continuity of trust, pride, and bonds is the true tradition we must preserve.
For over 90 years, we have dedicated ourselves to perfecting the art of mizutaki — a traditional chicken hot pot that brings out the natural flavor and richness of the ingredients.
Our restaurant recommends this single dish with absolute confidence, because we are certain that it is the most delicious and healthful way to enjoy chicken.
The flavor of mizutaki depends greatly on the quality of the chicken itself.
At Genkai, we use Date-dori, a special breed from Fukushima Prefecture — a cross between the Red Cornish and Japan’s native Shamo.
By simmering the chicken in large pots for more than three hours, we create a pure, milky-white broth that is rich, full-bodied, and free from any odor.
No vegetables are added, so that the broth and meat retain their delicate, unmasked flavor — allowing guests to experience the true essence of mizutaki.
When Genkai was founded, mizutaki — a specialty of Kyushu — was rare in Tokyo.
Dining out itself was a luxury, and our guests were often political and cultural figures.
Even today, our main restaurant preserves this tradition, offering private tatami rooms and kimono-clad service to maintain the spirit of hospitality from those early days.
Connections with the local community
We are deeply committed to contributing to our local community through active participation and support.
Since moving to Shinjuku, we have continued to assist local events — especially at Hanazono Shrine, where we participate annually in the Grand Festival and Tori-no-Ichi celebrations.
Since 1954, we have also held the Chicken Memorial Service, a long-standing ritual honoring the lives of the chickens we serve.
This event, once introduced by Kinokuniya Bookstore founder Shigeichi Tanabe as one of Shinjuku’s seasonal traditions, now gathers more than 300 participants each autumn and has become a well-known symbol of our connection to the community.
Since moving to Shinjuku, we have continued to assist local events — especially at Hanazono Shrine, where we participate annually in the Grand Festival and Tori-no-Ichi celebrations.
Since 1954, we have also held the Chicken Memorial Service, a long-standing ritual honoring the lives of the chickens we serve.
This event, once introduced by Kinokuniya Bookstore founder Shigeichi Tanabe as one of Shinjuku’s seasonal traditions, now gathers more than 300 participants each autumn and has become a well-known symbol of our connection to the community.
Genkai’s Spirit of Hospitality
To face every person — producers, employees, and customers — with sincerity.
This is the essence of Genkai’s omotenashi (hospitality).
The word omotenashi literally means “to entertain a guest,” but at Genkai, we interpret it more deeply.The Japanese word can also be written as “表無し” — meaning “without front.”
In other words, there is no distinction between the front (our service to guests) and the back (our dealings with staff and partners).
How we treat those behind the scenes is exactly how we treat our customers.
This “no front, no back” philosophy represents our integrity and transparency.
We aim to be a company that anyone who interacts with us — whether as a partner or employee — can say, “I’m glad I met Genkai.”
Such a commitment is not easily achieved, but it is what we strive for every day.
We believe in building genuine connections with those who share our values, weaving enduring bonds of trust and empathy.
For us, true hospitality means sincerity with no façade — treating everyone with the same heart.
Happiness for the producer = happiness for the restaurant = happiness for the customer.
Connecting these with bonds of trust is the foundation of our work.
This is the essence of Genkai’s omotenashi (hospitality).
The word omotenashi literally means “to entertain a guest,” but at Genkai, we interpret it more deeply.The Japanese word can also be written as “表無し” — meaning “without front.”
In other words, there is no distinction between the front (our service to guests) and the back (our dealings with staff and partners).
How we treat those behind the scenes is exactly how we treat our customers.
This “no front, no back” philosophy represents our integrity and transparency.
We aim to be a company that anyone who interacts with us — whether as a partner or employee — can say, “I’m glad I met Genkai.”
Such a commitment is not easily achieved, but it is what we strive for every day.
We believe in building genuine connections with those who share our values, weaving enduring bonds of trust and empathy.
For us, true hospitality means sincerity with no façade — treating everyone with the same heart.
Happiness for the producer = happiness for the restaurant = happiness for the customer.
Connecting these with bonds of trust is the foundation of our work.
Genkai’s Training Program
Our training focuses not just on understanding, but on feeling and empathy.
To truly grow, one must go beyond simply learning information — it must “sink in.”
At Genkai, new employees first study basic knowledge through classroom lessons, then deepen understanding through on-site training and farm visits.
Each person’s goals and dreams are shared with the company so that we can provide the most suitable working environment.
Our goal is a win-win relationship where both individual and company aspirations are fulfilled.
To truly grow, one must go beyond simply learning information — it must “sink in.”
At Genkai, new employees first study basic knowledge through classroom lessons, then deepen understanding through on-site training and farm visits.
Each person’s goals and dreams are shared with the company so that we can provide the most suitable working environment.
Our goal is a win-win relationship where both individual and company aspirations are fulfilled.
The Role of Restaurants in Society
Restaurants are essential to every community — they connect people and strengthen bonds.
Among the three essentials of life — clothing, food, and shelter — food is the most universally needed.
Without restaurants, towns would lose their vitality.
Restaurants encourage people to stay longer, talk, and create memories.
They also serve a higher role today — as spaces that enrich human relationships.
Imagine a world without restaurants:
Business deals would vanish without places for meetings, friendships would weaken, and even proposals would lose their setting.
Restaurants are, therefore, vital to the fabric of human connection.
From family celebrations to memorial gatherings, from childhood milestones to weddings — restaurants accompany every stage of life.
At Genkai, we see ourselves as life planners for these moments — supporting people’s lives through the joy of shared meals.
Among the three essentials of life — clothing, food, and shelter — food is the most universally needed.
Without restaurants, towns would lose their vitality.
Restaurants encourage people to stay longer, talk, and create memories.
They also serve a higher role today — as spaces that enrich human relationships.
Imagine a world without restaurants:
Business deals would vanish without places for meetings, friendships would weaken, and even proposals would lose their setting.
Restaurants are, therefore, vital to the fabric of human connection.
From family celebrations to memorial gatherings, from childhood milestones to weddings — restaurants accompany every stage of life.
At Genkai, we see ourselves as life planners for these moments — supporting people’s lives through the joy of shared meals.
The Kitchen that Embodies the Heart
Our pursuit of excellence and sincerity in cooking has built both our tradition and our relationships with guests.
We constantly challenge ourselves:
“Let tomorrow’s dish surpass today’s.”
This spirit of continuous refinement is what nurtures our chefs.
To first feel the true flavor of each ingredient.
We don’t decide the dish first and then gather ingredients — we start by understanding the ingredient and creating a dish that best brings out its essence.
Cooking is an expression of how a chef perceives the ingredient.
Once we touch and understand it, the appropriate method naturally reveals itself.
The quality of the dish then depends on the chef’s skill, built through daily discipline.
Every dish is for the customer.
At Genkai, chefs receive information about each guest to better prepare dishes that suit their needs and experiences.
Cooking is completed only when it brings satisfaction to the guest.
We constantly challenge ourselves:
“Let tomorrow’s dish surpass today’s.”
This spirit of continuous refinement is what nurtures our chefs.
To Touch
To first feel the true flavor of each ingredient.
We don’t decide the dish first and then gather ingredients — we start by understanding the ingredient and creating a dish that best brings out its essence.
To Think
Cooking is an expression of how a chef perceives the ingredient.
Once we touch and understand it, the appropriate method naturally reveals itself.
The quality of the dish then depends on the chef’s skill, built through daily discipline.
To Express
Every dish is for the customer.
At Genkai, chefs receive information about each guest to better prepare dishes that suit their needs and experiences.
Cooking is completed only when it brings satisfaction to the guest.
Service that Builds Bonds
We earn our guests’ trust because we see things through their eyes.
The foundation of true service lies not in skill or experience — but in the heart.
It is through feeling joy in serving others that genuine omotenashi is born.
To Touch
First, to experience the charm of cooking for yourself.The role of service is to enhance each guest’s dining moment.
To do so, thoughtful suggestions and clear explanations are essential — not as memorized knowledge, but as recommendations born from real experience.
At Genkai, our staff taste the dishes themselves, so that every word they speak to a guest comes from firsthand understanding.
To express the reason why each dish exists on our menu.
Every dish reflects the thoughts and dedication of its producers and chefs — there is always a purpose behind how it is prepared.
By actually tasting and learning about each dish’s story and intention, staff naturally discover how best to present it to guests.
That is why, in service, knowing is always the key to connection.
To Express
Every dish is, above all, for the guest.
No matter how much passion goes into its creation, it is the guest who ultimately experiences it.It is our role to convey that care and delight in a way that brings genuine happiness.
At Genkai, a dedicated team manages guest information and shares it with the service staff — enabling them to tailor their hospitality to each individual.
From there, it depends on one’s own ability and dedication.
Service, too, is a craft that must be refined through daily practice.
The foundation of true service lies not in skill or experience — but in the heart.
It is through feeling joy in serving others that genuine omotenashi is born.
To Touch
First, to experience the charm of cooking for yourself.The role of service is to enhance each guest’s dining moment.
To do so, thoughtful suggestions and clear explanations are essential — not as memorized knowledge, but as recommendations born from real experience.
At Genkai, our staff taste the dishes themselves, so that every word they speak to a guest comes from firsthand understanding.
To Think
To express the reason why each dish exists on our menu.
Every dish reflects the thoughts and dedication of its producers and chefs — there is always a purpose behind how it is prepared.
By actually tasting and learning about each dish’s story and intention, staff naturally discover how best to present it to guests.
That is why, in service, knowing is always the key to connection.
To Express
Every dish is, above all, for the guest.
No matter how much passion goes into its creation, it is the guest who ultimately experiences it.It is our role to convey that care and delight in a way that brings genuine happiness.
At Genkai, a dedicated team manages guest information and shares it with the service staff — enabling them to tailor their hospitality to each individual.
From there, it depends on one’s own ability and dedication.
Service, too, is a craft that must be refined through daily practice.
CareersAvailable Positions
Kitchen Staff
- No prior experience required
- Monthly salary: from ¥240,000
Currently not hiring
Hall Staff
- Hourly wage: from ¥1,200
- After 10 PM: from ¥1,500
- Available shifts: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, 2+ days/week, 4+ hours/day