RAMEN JAPAN
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TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1
A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Looking at three different styles, we'll learn this ramen's secrets and the story of its creation.
TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2
A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.
HOKKAIDO Part 1
A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido Prefecture's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?
HOKKAIDO Part 2
In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style! Enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition.
HOKKAIDO Part 3
Enjoy a hot helping of ramen in Asahikawa, the coldest town in Japan! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
Ramen of Fukushima
A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!
Yamagata Ramen
In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!
Ramen of Niigata Part 1
Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.
Ramen of Niigata Part 2
Niigata Prefecture's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!
Hiroshima
Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.
Chiba
Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold!
Aomori
Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!
Kamaishi, Iwate
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.
Kagoshima
Embark on a flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!
Kumamoto
A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.
Wakayama
This time in Wakayama Prefecture, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and ... sushi?!
Tokushima
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!
Tochigi
What makes these one-of-a-kind handmade noodles so unique?! Come to Sano for a taste you won't find anywhere else!
Tokyo Part 1
Tokyo's original ramen, born during the postwar reconstruction. Try some for yourself on this ramen journey ... by train!
OKINAWA Part 1
Okinawa Soba! The oldest version still made today, tells the story behind the creation of this southern island classic.
OKINAWA Part 2
Savor Soki soba and visit diner run by the world's oldest married couple, certified by Guinness World Records.
GIFU
Enjoy Hida Takayama Ramen! A heartwarming bowl loved in the snowy mountain town, bringing comfort with every sip.
TOYAMA
All black soup! A one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama.
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