TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1

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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

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A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.

HOKKAIDO Part 1

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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

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In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style! Enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition.

HOKKAIDO Part 3

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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

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A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!

Yamagata Ramen

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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

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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

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Niigata Prefecture's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!

Hiroshima

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Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.

Chiba

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Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold!

Aomori

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Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!

Kamaishi, Iwate

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Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.