CULINARY EXPERT AND AUTHOR
Hideo Dekura
出倉秀男（憲秀）
Profile
Mr. Dekura is a renowned Japanese culinary researcher and author of numerous English, French, Spanish and German-language books on Japanese cuisine, including Fine Arts of Japanese Cooking, Encyclopaedia of Japanese Cuisine, Japanese Cooking at Home, and Essentially Japanese. He serves as the Director of Japanese Functions of Sydney and Culinary Studio Dekura.
His contributions to the global promotion of Japanese food culture have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Foreign Minister’s Commendation and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award. He holds grandmaster-level certifications from Shijō Shinryū and Shijō Tsukasa schools, and is a certified instructor with the National Federation of Skilled Professionals in Japan.
In 2021, Mr. Dekura was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays by the Government of Japan for his lifelong dedication to Japanese culinary arts and cultural diplomacy.
His passion for sharing his skills and knowledge with the younger generation is immense. In 2020, together with Yuri Tazunoki, he co-founded the “Chefs’ Chat event”, a platform to inspire and connect emerging culinary talents with experienced professionals in Japanese cuisine.
出倉秀男は、日本料理の研究と普及に尽力している料理研究家であり、著書『Fine Arts of Japanese Cooking』『Encyclopaedia of Japanese Cuisine』『Japanese Cooking at Home』『Essentially Japanese』などを英語、フランス語、スペイン語、ドイツ語版にて多数執筆している。
Japanese Functions of SydneyおよびCulinary Studio Dekuraの代表も務める。
日本食文化の国際的な普及に貢献し、外務大臣表彰および農林水産大臣賞を受賞。シドニー四条真流師範、四條司家師範、全国技能士連盟師範の資格を有し、日本食普及親善大使としても活動。
2021年春の叙勲では、日本国より旭日双光章を授与され、日本料理と文化交流への長年の功績が讃えられた。
若い世代への技術と知識の継承にも強い情熱を持ち、2020年には尋木由理と共に「食べて見て座談会」を立ち上げ、日本料理の未来を担う若手料理人と経験豊かな専門家をつなぐ場を提供している。
It is with the utmost respect and sincere congratulations that I extend my best wishes on the establishment of the esteemed non-profit organization.
The remarkable development and enduring history of Japanese cuisine in Australia over the past half-century are a testament to the country’s uniquely rich and vibrant multicultural society. Such achievements would not have been possible without this diverse and inclusive foundation.
As you embark on this new chapter, I deeply hope that you will continue to move forward with unwavering dedication, embracing the support and collaboration of your community, and always with a spirit of gratitude and integrity.
今回のNPO 設立にあたりお祝いを申し上げます。
半世紀に渡るオーストラリアにおける日本料理界の目を見張る進化とその歴史には、ここオーストラリアのもつ独自のマルチカルチャーの社会ががあってこそ成し得たものと思われます。
これからもより一層、皆さまの御協力を真摯に受け止め感謝を忘れず邁進される事を、心より熱望致しております。