Yoji Tokuyoshi, owner of a one-star restaurant in Italy, opened his alter ego, Alter Ego, in Jimbocho in February 2019. He and his right-hand man, Hidehito Hirayama, work together to serve kappo-style cuisine, which is rare for an Italian restaurant, with an emphasis on Japanese ingredients. One of the restaurant's attractions is the wine and soup pairings that can be enjoyed along with the courses.