The chef was replaced on 1 February 2024. ‘FARO’ means ‘lighthouse’, and indeed Faro shines its light on a new era of Italian cuisine in Ginza, illuminating the richness of Japan’s topography and culture. Visiting food-producing regions and workshops where serving vessels are made enables the chef to reflect the passions of farmers and artisans in his fare. The sensibilities of the chef and his pâtissière also reside in the vegan set menu influenced by shojin-ryori, the vegetarian cuisine of Buddhist monks.