{"id":127103,"date":"2025-06-23T17:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T21:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=127103"},"modified":"2025-06-23T16:53:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T20:53:31","slug":"meet-a-scientologist-gets-into-the-spirit-of-gourmet-burgers-with-akio-kitaura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/meet-a-scientologist-gets-into-the-spirit-of-gourmet-burgers-with-akio-kitaura\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet a Scientologist Gets into the Spirit of Gourmet Burgers with Akio Kitaura"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network\u2019s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring gourmet hamburger restaurateur Akio Kitaura<\/em><\/a>. MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST<\/a> airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET\/PT on Scientology Network.<\/p>\n

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Photo Caption: Akio Kitaura, the visionary behind Brozers\u2019 Hamburgers, showcases his passion for crafting gourmet burgers that blend American tradition with Japanese craftsmanship. His dedication to quality and spirit has made Brozers\u2019 a top-ranked burger destination in Japan. (Photo Credit: Scientology Network)<\/em><\/p>\n

After taking his first bite out of the iconic food of the West, Akio Kitaura set out to make his dream of crafting the very best hamburgers in Japan come true. By remaining faithful to a philosophy that states, \u201cIf you don\u2019t put your spirit inside, it\u2019s not a good product,\u201d his gourmet hamburger restaurants have been ranked the top in Japan for several years running and have been spotlighted in nearly 100 television and magazine features.<\/p>\n

ABOUT AKIO KITAURA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Born in Tokyo, Akio Kitaura was unsure of his path after college until a chance visit to a hamburger restaurant in Australia sparked a passion that would shape his life\u2019s work. He launched Brozers\u2019 Hamburgers with his brother, aiming to blend the traditional American burger with Japanese craftsmanship. The name\u2014a twist on brothers<\/em>\u2014was chosen to represent their partnership, with the Z<\/em> symbolizing their determination to see their vision through to the end. From a single spot to five bustling locations, Brozers\u2019 now spans multiple neighborhoods, all serving up his signature gourmet burgers. Akio is now a revered mentor and uses his experience and business philosophy to guide his employees to become successful restaurateurs of their own.<\/p>\n

ABOUT SCIENTOLOGY NETWORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018, launched by David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. Since\u00a0then, Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists,\u00a0showing the Church as a\u00a0global organization\u00a0and presenting its Social Betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.<\/p>\n

The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network\u2019s innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards.<\/p>\n

Broadcast from\u00a0Scientology Media Productions, the Church\u2019s global media center in Los\u00a0Angeles, Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM and AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at\u00a0scientology.tv, on\u00a0mobile apps\u00a0and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple\u00a0TV platforms.<\/p>\n

Learn more: https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/series\/meet-a-scientologist\/akio-kitaura.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo Caption: Akio Kitaura, the visionary behind Brozers\u2019 Hamburgers, showcases his passion for crafting gourmet burgers that blend American tradition with Japanese craftsmanship. His dedication to quality and spirit has made Brozers\u2019 a top-ranked burger destination in Japan. (Photo Credit: Scientology Network)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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