Japanese Guest Sommeliers

Kaneko Toshiyuki: Guest Sommelier from Japan.

'I have a dream which is become Master Sommelier and provide the best service of Japanese-style hospitality.  I started my career as waiter in a French Restaurant in Tokyo and  became sommelier in  2020. I really like my job as a sommelier supporting our guests and creating special occasions around cuisine and beverages.

I think sommeliers need to have international experience and this pushed me out from Japan to move to Sydney, working at Brasserie 1930,  Azuma. Now I am back in Tokyo and soon go to work as a sommelier at Sketch London Gallery.'  

Momoka Mitake: Guest Sommelier from Japan, sommelier of Hotel Toranomon Hills (Hyatt), Tokyo

'I graduated from Komazawa University in 2022 and in the same year gained foundation experience in restaurant service followed by Sommelier Certification from the Japan Sommelier Association (J.S.A.). This marked the beginning of my pursuit of excellence in the field of wine and beverage service. In 2024 I was honoured to win the prestigious Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2024, a globally recognized competition held across 13 countries, representing Japan’s top sommelier talent.

My mission remains to guide guests into the profound and enriching world of wine through my growing expertise and heartfelt hospitality.'