Shinobu Namae’s vision is the connection between nature and people. In search of knowledge about ingredients, he visits producers, plunges into the ocean, and hikes through the hills and fields. The list of producers on his menus tells the story of his cuisine. ‘Artisanal Vegetables’ serves up the fragrances and minerals of the good earth on a single platter. ‘Forest to Ocean’, a seafood dish, expresses the cycles of nature. Knowledge gained and ideas conceived in his travels resonate in the creations on the plate.