RAMEN JAPAN (2023)

Name: RAMEN JAPAN
Rating: 10.0

Rating: 10.0

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-06-21

Last Air Date: 2026-03-15

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 32

Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Top Cast

Ian Moore as Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

Season 2 (2024)

Season 3 (2025)

Season 4 (2026)

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1 (2023-06-21)

A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation.
Ep. 2: TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2 (2023-06-28)

In the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen, we visit a long-standing shop specializing in the Kurume style. Learn the surprising story of this cloudy pork-bone broth ramen from those who love it best.
Ep. 3: HOKKAIDO Part 1 (2023-08-16)

A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido Prefecture's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?
Ep. 4: HOKKAIDO Part 2 (2023-08-23)

Hakodate and Asahikawa ramen, enjoy a hot helping of both! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
Ep. 5: FUKUSHIMA (2023-09-27)

A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!
Ep. 6: YAMAGATA (2023-10-04)

In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!
Ep. 7: NIIGATA Part 1 (2023-11-29)

Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.
Ep. 8: NIIGATA Part 2 (2023-12-06)

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