Tableall.com sells coveted dining access to Japan restaurants

Tokyo

ARE you a business traveller who wants to jump to the front of the waiting list for Tokyo's most exclusive restaurants? Check out this former Goldman Sachs Group Inc trader's new venture.

Takashi Yamada, who worked at the Wall Street firm for 15 years, started a company to help visitors book tables at some of the most sought-after restaurants in Japan. Tableall.com began seating customers last month.

Getting into Japan's top eateries is no easy task, especially for those who don't know the language. …