JN SPECIALITIES

Ramen is one of Japan’s most iconic, much-loved dishes. The combinations of broths, noodles and toppings are diverse and continue to evolve. If you visit Japan, you’ll be amazed at the countless ramen shops and flavors that are available. This is our special ramen guide in which our ramen-loving reporters visit and review on unique and distinguished ramen restaurants. Get ready to dive into the wonderful world of ramen!

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  Tsukumo Ramen 99 / Mounds of fluffy grated gouda goes great with mouthwatering miso ramen

  The next ramen shop I’d like to tell you about is Tsukumo Ramen 99 in Hiroo, Tokyo. It’s a shop that...

  October 26, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN

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  Munch-ken / Lots to quack about with this one-of-a-kind duck ramen

  The area around Kinshicho Station is lined with shopping buildings and restaurants, making it one of...

  October 22, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN

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  Menya Shichisai / Showing how to build a fresh noodle culture from scratch

  There is a ramen shop that makes noodles from scratch only after you order. When I first heard that,...

  October 19, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN

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  Chilitoma Ramen THANK / Healthy chili tomato ramen that athletes can enjoy

  I was on my way to Chilitoma Ramen THANK, a shop in Shiba-Daimon in Minato Ward specializing in low-...

  October 15, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN

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  Ramen Kai / Upgraded asari clam ramen to be unveiled at Tokyo’s Little Brooklyn

  The Kuramae district in Taito Ward, Tokyo, called “Tokyo’s Little Brooklyn,” has seen more and more ...

  October 15, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN

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  Himawari / Savor delicate flavors made with a mother’s care

  In Mitaka, a city in the west of Tokyo, there’s a ramen shop that was founded by the mother of two y...

  October 8, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN

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  Kazami / Ramen with ‘unbe-lee-vable’ flavor thanks to sake lees

  Lined with luxury boutiques, classy dining and ritzy entertainment, Tokyo’s Ginza district — with it...

  October 5, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN

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  Tanaka Shoten / Tonkotsu ramen that is chock-full of gratitude

  The first ramen shop I chose to introduce to you all is the main branch of Tanaka Shoten, which has ...

  October 1, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN

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  Gantetsu / Catch the fresh fish flavor of limited-edition ramen

  Riding a small streetcar through the city, I gazed at the scenery that passed my window and somehow ...

  October 1, 2020 - RAMEN OF JAPAN