Chefs
Iron Chef Japanese Kōmei Nakamura (中村孝明)
vs
Hideo Tozawa (戸沢英夫)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Hamaguri Clam battle are:
- J-Pop record producer Yasushi Akimoto (秋元康)
- Actress Mayuko Takata (高田万由子)
- Photographer Tenmei Kanō (加納典明)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Kōmei Nakamura
Final Scores
| Nakamura | Tozawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Akimoto | 16 | 17 |
| Takata | 19 | 20 |
| Kanō | 17 | 16 |
| Kishi | 19 | 16 |
| Totals | 71 | 69 |
The winner is determined by the number of judges who rule in favor of a chef. If there is a split vote, it comes down to total points. If points are also tied, the match ends in a draw.