Ramen of Japan
-
Noodle Dining Shunsai / Rich Oyster Ramen to Savor at Odasaga; Experienced 68-year-old Owner Creates Numerous Ramen Varieties
Odakyu Sagamihara Station in Kanagawa Prefecture is affectionately called “Odasaga” by locals. In...
November 27, 2025
-
Vegan Noodles Instant Ramen Lineup Relaunched with 3 Enhanced Flavors: Tan-Tan, Hot and Sour, Soy Sauce
Food manufacturer Yamadai Corp., based in Yachiyo, Ibaraki Prefecture, is relaunching its Vegan N...
September 4, 2025
-
Teshikaga Ramen / Bowl Filled with Bounty of Hokkaido; Miso Ramen Popular with Visitors from Overseas
It’s been about half a year, but let’s get back into this ramen series, starting with Hokkaido, t...
July 3, 2025
-
Savor the New ‘Ramen of Japan’ E-book; Features 30 Recommended Shops in Japanese, English
“Ramen of Japan,” the popular column by Japan News Senior Writer Futoshi Mori, is now available a...
May 27, 2025
-
Akari / Perfect Bowl of Kosyu Jidori Chicken to Fill You Up; Beautiful Ramen Created by Former Yakitori Shop Owner
I saw the statue of Takeda Shingen, a warlord from the Warring States period, at the south exit o... Kofu, Yamanashi
December 5, 2024
-
Number Nine 09 / Seafood Mazesoba Offers Delight Through Various Flavors; New Charm in Historical Soka
“Soka is becoming a ramen battleground with more and more delicious ramen shops opening up,” I wa... Soka, Saitama
November 15, 2024
-
YUJI Ramen TOKYO / Ramen Shop’s Unique ‘Tunakotsu’ Broth Made from Tuna Bones is Popular for its Rich, Light Taste
It is common for ramen to be served with “tonkotsu” broth, which is made from pig bones. But YUJI... Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
October 25, 2024
-
Teuchi Mensai Kamei / Handmade Noodles with Essence of Sanuki Udon
The sound of noodles being cut echoed through the beautiful ramen shop. It was like background mu... Chofu, Tokyo
August 20, 2024
-
Marudebu Sohonten / Traditional Taste from 107-Year-Old Shop in Gifu City; One and Only Soy-Sauce Based Bowl Only ¥600
A ramen shop in downtown Gifu City has truly stood the test of time. Located in the central Japan... Yanagase, Gifu
June 13, 2024
-
Haruka / Taste of Edo Period in Nihombashi; Bowl of Passion Served by Former Judoka
Nihombashi is an area of central Tokyo where you can feel the traditional atmosphere of Edo perio... Nihombashi, Tokyo
April 16, 2024
-
Honma / Owner Hailing from Ramen Kingdom Yamagata Offers Variety of Dishes Fit for Royalty; Locally Sourced Ingredients Key to Authenticity
There’s a particular ramen restaurant near Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The owner, who...
Komagome, TokyoMarch 13, 2024
-
Shunsaido / Curry Broth Brims with 16 Spices, Seasonal Vegetables
“The curtain of night falls, the city lights up … ” It was a night that made me feel like singing a ...
Kitashinchi, OsakaJanuary 26, 2024
-
Brew / A Captivating Tag-team of Super-wide Noodles and Miso, with a Spicy Kick
Nagoya is known for its flat, wide kishimen noodles, but there is a ramen shop in the Aichi prefectu...
Atsuta Ward, NagoyaDecember 12, 2023
-
Lokahi / Japanese Cuisine Experience and Skill Shine through in Japan-inspired Bowl
Let’s imagine the dining and drinking district in front of you is a tropical beach. Walk northwest f...
Otsuka, TokyoNovember 2, 2023
-
Shido / Uniquely Crafted Ramen Grounded in Years of French Restaurant Experience
“Japan has many high-quality ramen stores,” says Korea-born Wonsik Choi. “My aim was to establish a ...
Matsudo, ChibaOctober 11, 2023
"JN Specialities" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
-
-
-
-
JN TOP STORIES
-
-
-
-
-
-
