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Acecook is set to release "Sansho-Scented Scallop Broth Salt Noodles" on April 13, 2026, blending the rich umami of Hokkaido scallop broth with a distinctive kick of sansho pepper.
Nishinakasu Miyama, a ramen restaurant tucked away in Fukuoka's Nishinakasu district, has started offering handmade obanzai alongside its signature ultra-rich oyster paitan ramen from March 2026.
A practical guide to Japan's regional ramen styles, from Hakata tonkotsu to Sapporo miso and Tokyo shoyu. Covers how to use ticket machines, ordering etiquette, and the best cities to eat ramen across the country.
AFURI ramen and Nagoya-based craft brewery Y.MARKET BREWING have joined forces to release THE PIONEERS, a Yuzu Pale Ale that blends hop character with yuzu purée — including the same juice used in AFURI's signature ramen.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Sky Restaurant Etoile on the 17th floor of Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is hosting a Hokkaido-themed all-you-can-eat buffet featuring dishes made with produce sourced directly from Hokkaido farmers and producers.
Kuriyama, a tsukemen restaurant that draws daily queues in Yokohama's Hakuraku neighborhood, is opening a new branch in Shin-Yokohama on March 5, 2026.
A visually striking limited-time vegan ramen with vivid pink noodles and a sakura-shaped monaka arrives at T's Tantan locations inside Tokyo Station, Ikebukuro, and Ueno from March 2 through April 30, 2026.
Known as a casual meat bar chain, Beef Kitchen Stand has introduced a new tonkotsu soy sauce ramen at all locations, developed over six months using soy sauce kaeshi from a 150-year-old Yokohama maker.
A unique Taiwanese noodle stall is opening on JR Nagoya Station's unused Platform 1 track space for 102 days from March 12 to June 21, 2026, creating a night market atmosphere right at the platform.
A new large-serving instant ramen featuring newly developed "moist and chewy wide noodles" and fragrant chicken oil soy sauce soup is set to launch nationwide on March 16, 2026.
Nishiwaga Town in Iwate Prefecture launches new menu items featuring locally-grown green chili peppers at Michi-no-Eki Kinshuko, including "Green Chili Miso Ramen" and "Green Chili Stamina Bowl."
Seven-Eleven Japan introduces a new cup ramen supervised by the renowned Chuka Soba Tomita, featuring thick garlic-infused noodles and an intensely flavorful pork bone soy sauce broth, available from February 3rd.
Starting February 4th, 7-Eleven stores across Hokkaido are relaunching their popular Sapporo Sumire Rich Miso Ramen with increased portions of noodles and soup for a more satisfying meal. The ramen features Hokkaido wheat noodles and rich miso broth.
Ramen Wadaya, a popular ramen shop near Tsudanuma Station, has revamped its signature kelp water tsukemen with four varieties of kelp and a unique "try the noodles first" dining experience.
Mizkan launches "Chilled Ramen Soup - Yuzu Scented Chicken Salt Broth" on March 11, 2026, featuring refreshing yuzu aroma and rich chicken broth flavor perfect for hot summer days.
House Foods releases a new limited-edition Umakacchan Kurume Tonkotsu instant ramen featuring the signature frothy soup and rich tonkotsu aroma characteristic of Kurume ramen, approved by the Kurume Ramen Association.
On January 26, 2026, the popular ramen chain Hokkaido Ramen Santouka will open its first location in Nagasaki Prefecture at the newly developed Nagasaki Stadium City.
Keikyu Department Store celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special Dai-Kyushu Exhibition featuring Kyushu's finest food and crafts from January 15 to 29, 2026.
Oyatsu Company releases a new snack capturing the essence of Kitakata Ramen, one of Japan's beloved regional ramen varieties, in wide noodle form with crispy texture and savory char siu flavor.
FamilyMart introduces two new noodle dishes in its Kyushu region stores, featuring an Ajisen Ramen-supervised tonkotsu ramen with black mayu oil and a luxurious udon topped with Kyushu chicken breast toriten, available from January 6, 2026.
Tenkaippin, the ramen chain famous for its rich kotteri soup, has begun taking pre-orders for the special YEAR Donburi 2025. Featuring pink and indigo colors symbolizing bonds and connection, these commemorative bowls celebrate the relationships built with customers throughout the year.
The Hiroshima Furusato Festival will take place at Ueno Park's Fountain Plaza from January 9 (Friday) to January 12 (Monday, Public Holiday), 2026, featuring Hiroshima's food culture and specialty products. A giant oyster soup pot using 40,000 Setouchi oysters will be offered free to the first 200 visitors daily.
A unique collaboration product featuring Kumamoto Prefecture's beloved PR character Kumamon and Japan's first wheat noodle ramen can is now available exclusively at Aso Kumamoto Airport's international terminal duty-free shop. This animal-free ramen can is shelf-stable for 3 years and perfect as a souvenir or emergency food.
Join us at Red Whale, a fantastic Sichuan tantanmen restaurant in Ningyocho where you can customize your spice level and grind your own sesame seeds for a unique dining experience!
Hokkaido is famous for its magnificent nature and delicious food, but there are actually many unusual tourist spots that can only be found in Hokkaido. This article introduces some unique spots that can only be found in Hokkaido. If you are interested in traveling outside of the standard spots, please check it out! To learn […]
This page introduces a collection of local gourmet foods in Hokkaido. Don’t miss the recommended restaurants where you can taste each local gourmet. Please check out the local gourmet foods loved by many people and try them for yourself! To learn more about Hokkaido, click here. Jingisukan (ジンギスカン) “Jingisukan” is a local Hokkaido dish of […]
Hokkaido boasts many delicious gourmet foods made from agricultural and livestock products grown in its magnificent nature and fresh seafood. Hokkaido has many local ramen dishes named after the regions in which they are located, and three of them are famous: Sapporo’s miso ramen, Hakodate’s salt ramen, and Asahikawa’s soy sauce ramen, also known as […]
Onomichi is the second major city in Hiroshima tourism. It is also the starting and ending point of the Shimanami Kaido, which connects a chain of islands to Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture in the Seto Inland Sea. Focusing on the nostalgic atmosphere of Onomichi, we will introduce 10 recommended sightseeing spots for you to […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the first day, we went to the Kesennuma area to enjoy delicious seafood in the port town.The more I learned about Kesennuma, the more attractive and nice it was. It is easy to get to from Tokyo, so please refer […]
Summary This time we visited Kasaoka and Kitagishima for one night and two days. Here is the plan for the first day.Take a sightseeing train with a very nice design from Okayama Station and get off at Kasaoka Station, where the train stops for a limited time only. After filling our stomachs with popular local […]
Japanese ramen is now available in many countries. You can eat ramen in many places around the world. However, authentic ramen is a little bit different! The flavor of the soup, noodles, ingredients, and other aspects of ramen differ from store to store and from area to area, making ramen a deeply satisfying gourmet experience. […]
Just opened in 2024, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a popular facility where visitors can enjoy various types of gourmet food. This article introduces 24 restaurants in “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai” where you can enjoy a sit-down meal! We will introduce restaurants by genre, including not only fresh seafood, but also ramen, udon, meat, sweets, and more, […]
Summary I used a round-trip pass to eat all the gourmet food in Okayama in three days and two nights. Starting with kakioko (Okonomiyaki with oysters), Okayama is home to many exquisite local delicacies such as horumon udon and Kasaoka ramen! The “Round Trip Pass” is a convenient and too-beneficial ticket that allows you to […]
Summary This time, we will be ladling out extremely spicy ramen in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.Kurashiki has a strong image of the Bikan Historical Quarter with its wonderful scenery, There are also restaurants where you can enjoy extremely spicy ramen! Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary This time, he loves extremely spicy ramen and makes a hobby of visiting extremely spicy ramen restaurants in Hiroshima, A extremely spicy ramen girl has visited two extremely spicy ramen restaurants! If you like spicy food, please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary […]
Summary Loves extremely spicy ramen and enjoys visiting extremely spicy ramen restaurants in Hiroshima, We introduce two stores recommended by extremely spicyramen girls. If you like spicy food, try it! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary Hokkaido Ramen Hasegawa（北海道ラーメン はせ川） The first restaurant we will introduce is this […]
Summary This two-day and one-night trip will take visitors to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the second day, we walked and explored the Onomichi area.I visited various places where I could fully enjoy Onomichi’s unique atmosphere, from standard sightseeing spots […]
Summary This time, we spent a day touring Onomichi, one of Hiroshima’s most popular tourist destinations! In the morning, enjoy the 360-degree view of Onomichi from the Onomichi Ropeway. On the way back, we ventured down the mountain while exploring on foot. After filling up on Onomichi’s famous sweets and ramen, rent a bicycle and […]
Hokkaido boasts many delicious gourmet foods made from agricultural and livestock products grown in its magnificent nature and fresh seafood. Hokkaido has many local ramen dishes named after the regions in which they are located, and three of them are famous: Sapporo’s miso ramen, Hakodate’s salt ramen, and Asahikawa’s soy sauce ramen, also known as […]
Summary During my solo trip to Setouchi region, coastal areas located western Japan, I went bar hopping in Imabari, Ehime to enjoy some drink✨ I visited 2 izakaya shops and then finished off with eating Imabari local ramen! I am so satisfied with enjoying local food! Look at my solo bar hopping journey, and I […]
Summary During my stay in the Setouchi region, I went bar hopping alone in Onomichi City, Hiroshima! Since my hotel was conveniently located near the station, all the shops I visited were also near the station. Because I had been cycling and felt tired, indulging in tasty food and drinks was very enjoyable! Onomichi City […]
Summary Harmonica Yokocho, in the fashionable town of Kichijoji, is a charming alleyway with traditional izakayas, just a short walk from Kichijoji Station. It’s a lively spot, popular among locals and visitors, offering both stylish and retro-style bars. With narrow lanes and a cozy atmosphere, it’s perfect for exploring Japanese nightlife and enjoying local dishes […]
Summary Nestled in northern Tokyo, Akabane welcomes visitors with its excellent transport links, including JR and subway connections, ensuring easy access for exploring the city. The area is renowned for its vibrant shopping streets, diverse culinary scene, and a local atmosphere that provides a distinctive Tokyo experience, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity! […]
Summary This time I stayed at the new FAV Hotel in Hakodate, Hokkaido 😊! The artistic rooms were very stylish and nice 🎨💕 We also experienced the luxury of being able to book sushi in the hotel 🤤🍣. We also visited other popular Hakodate spots and had two days full of food and sightseeing 🥰🛩. Please […]
A personal ramen shop hopping adventure through northern Tokyo, visiting three very different ramen restaurants near Ohanajaya, Asakusa, and Higashi Jujo stations. From creamy chicken paitan to classic soy sauce bowls, each stop has its own character.
Summary This time we rented a car and drove around Kasaoka and Fukuyama 🚗✨. Stylish cafes, grocery stores, and a night at a special inn 🥰. We ate delicious food and visited many fashionable spots 👭💖. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 10:30am Fukuyama Station（福山駅） We start from […]