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Ramen of Japan
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Kamitoku Tottori Honten / No beefing about this specialty of Tottori Prefecture
About 10 years ago, the Tottori Prefecture governor himself participated in the formation of the “O-...
Kotoura, TottoriDecember 28, 2021
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Iruca Tokyo / Rockin’ porcini ramen in Roppongi
It was a crisp, clear autumn afternoon in Roppongi. The emergency declaration had been lifted, and t...
Roppongi, TokyoNovember 8, 2021
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Kaneko / A tasteful new ramen shop sets sail in old Ofuna
The streamlined bow of a multideck cruise ship appears to rise up on the skyline next to JR Ofuna St...
Ofuna, KanagawaSeptember 12, 2021
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Hechikan / Niboshi fish broth ramen with universal appeal in Yokohama
Whenever I visit Yokohama, I feel that I have an extra spring in my step. Holding my ear to the sea ...
Yokohama, KanagawaSeptember 1, 2021
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Spoon Noodle / A unique, sophisticated ramen found at a tiny shop in Noto Peninsula
The Noto Peninsula once played an important role as a transit point for maritime trade, fostering a ...
Nakanoto, IshikawaJuly 29, 2021
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Aozora / Serving up classic salt ramen under nostalgic blue skies at the foot of the Southern Japanese Alps
The Japan Alps mountain ranges — consisting of the Northern, Central, and Southern Alps — bisect Hon...
Minami-minowa, NaganoJune 23, 2021
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Kujira Shokudo / Impressive ink black ramen with a mellow surf and turf soul
Kujira Shokudo is a famous ramen shop near Higashi Koganei Station on the JR Chuo line in the wester...
Higashi-koganei, TokyoMarch 25, 2021
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Tan Tan Tiger / Specialty shop serves up numbingly spicy soupless noodle dish
It was a chance encounter with a gourmet comic book that led to the opening of a unique ramen shop i...
Nakano, TokyoFebruary 9, 2021
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Mugi to Olive / Sharp, rich soy sauce-based chicken ramen with a dash of olive oil worthy of Ginza flair
I am particularly preferential to Ginza in the wintertime. The trees in Tokyo’s glitzy shopping dist...
Ginza, TokyoDecember 31, 2020
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Komugi / Ramen birthed from a love of Japanese soba
Koshigaya in Saitama Prefecture is home to the largest mall in Japan, Aeon Lake Town. At a whopping ...
Koshigaya, SaitamaDecember 24, 2020
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Ichikanjin / Silky smooth soy-milk ramen with fresh local vegetables on the side
The Japan NewsSoy-milk ramen with a tasty creamy broth and topped with fresh locally grown vegetable...
Kamakura, KanagawaDecember 19, 2020
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Ashura / Japanese-style sesame ramen with heavenly flavor
Ashura, a ramen shop in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, takes its name from a class of Buddhist deity k...
Funabashi, ChibaDecember 14, 2020
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Antinoodles / Truffle-tomato tsukemen crafted by rebellious rocker
Antinoodles is a ramen shop that is a testament to owner Yuki Isoda’s rock ‘n’ roll spirit. A former...
Akishima, TokyoDecember 7, 2020
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Kanekatsu / Self-educated noodle chef serves up exquisite ramen in simple, elegant space
Historically, Kawaguchi in Saitama Prefecture has been known as a city that produces cast metals sin...
Kawaguchi, SaitamaDecember 3, 2020
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Asakusa Ramen Yoroiya / Fragrant soy sauce ramen offered in traditional Japanese flair
Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo. Even as a Tokyoite, I also get exc...
Asakusa, TokyoNovember 30, 2020
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