Bartender / bar director
Shigeki Yoshida
- Discipline
- Bartender / bar director
Portrait of Shigeki Yoshida
i. Biography
In 2024, Bellustar Journey ~Akkeshi Whisky Experience~ paired Kushiro Ezo corned venison with Akkeshi Whisky 24 Seasons labels Shosetsu, Keichitsu, and Seimei. Two years later, Bellustar Journey ~Tsunuki Goto Whisky Experience~ became the 11th installment, followed by Bellustar Journey 〜Japanese Whisky Pairing Course Experience〜, the 12th edition built around five rare Japanese whiskies, including Hibiki 17 Year.
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The Path
The bar program at Bar Bellustar is where Shigeki works today, with the bartender role anchoring the service side of Bellustar Tokyo.
The Work Today
Beverage direction at Bellustar Tokyo sits alongside the bar program, with Shigeki keeping his attention on house drinks while shaping the property's broader drinking direction. The Bellustar Journey series is the clearest expression of that work, moving from the 2024 Akkeshi Whisky Experience to the 2026 Tsunuki Goto Whisky Experience and the Japanese Whisky Pairing Course Experience.
Signature
Bellustar Journey ~Akkeshi Whisky Experience~, Bellustar Journey ~Tsunuki Goto Whisky Experience~, and Bellustar Journey 〜Japanese Whisky Pairing Course Experience〜 are Shigeki's signature dishes.
FAQ
Asked of Shigeki
How did Shigeki Yoshida get started?
The earliest named role is bartender at Bar Bellustar.
What is Shigeki Yoshida best known for today?
He bartends at Bar Bellustar, directs beverages for Bellustar Tokyo, and creates the Bellustar Journey whisky pairings.
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