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Lumière is a Japanese restaurant and hospitality group centered on its flagship French restaurant in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Led by owner-chef Yasushi Karato, the brand combines contemporary culinary techniques with classical French traditions to create cuisine described as both healthy and richly flavored. The group operates restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and tea salons across Osaka, Hyogo, Aichi, and Awaji Island.

Its dining venues include Lumière, Bistrot KARATO locations in Osaka and Awaji Island, and Musée KARATO in Osaka, known for its afternoon tea. The bakery business includes Pain KARATO, a boulangerie café recognized in the 2026 Tabelog Bread Best Restaurants West selection. The group also operates DAMMANN lumière tea salons, including locations in Osaka and Ashiya.

Its offerings span restaurant meals, seasonal special courses, bread, café menus, desserts, and tea service. Through chef Karato’s culinary direction, Lumière brings French-inspired food to varied settings and shares food knowledge through events and educational initiatives. The group also recruits team members and provides contact channels for media and company inquiries