The name means ‘ten-plate cuisine,’ derived from a book that became the chef’s guiding principle. He expresses insights drawn from Italian cuisine, his hometown roots in Awajishima and the appeal of his producers in the form of a ten-plate prix fixe. The plate of straw-grilled wagyu with fermented onions incorporates memories of his farmer parents. A local potter supplies pots and dishes. Cuisine born of solidarity with family and region tells the story of this chef’s life.