RAMEN JAPAN (2023)
RAMEN JAPAN
2023 / NRRamen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations. Join us as we explore a tapestry of local customs and food culture through the lens of ramen.
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Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.
Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold!
Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.
Embark on a flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!
A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen that reignited the spirit of Kumamoto post-quake!
This time in Wakayama Prefecture, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and ... sushi?!
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg—enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!
What makes these one-of-a-kind handmade noodles so unique?! Come to Sano for a taste you won't find anywhere else!
Tokyo's original ramen, born during the postwar reconstruction. Try some for yourself on this ramen journey ... by train!
Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations. Join us as we explore a tapestry of local customs and food culture through the lens of ramen.