The diversity of gastronomy in restaurants is expanding, from food that fills the stomach to food that satisfies the soul, from traditional cuisine to cutting-edge cuisine with a message, art, and entertainment. Hajime opened in 2008 and became the fastest restaurant in the world to receive three Michelin stars in one and a half years for French cuisine. In 2012, the restaurant changed from French cuisine to innovative cuisine. In 2017, it was awarded three stars again for innovative cuisine. It continues to pursue and challenge the further evolution of restaurant gastronomy in the field of cutting-edge cuisine.