RAMEN JAPAN

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: 2025-11-30

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 28

Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Top Cast

Ian Moore as Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Specials (2023) - (13 Episodes)

Season 1 (2023) - (8 Episodes)

Season 2 (2024) - (10 Episodes)

Season 3 (2025) - (10 Episodes)

Specials (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1 (2023-08-11)

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.
Ep. 2: TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2 (2023-08-14)

A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.
Ep. 3: HOKKAIDO Part 1 (2023-11-03)

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 (2023-11-03)

In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style! Enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition.
Ep. 5: HOKKAIDO Part 3 (2023-11-03)

Enjoy a hot helping of ramen in Asahikawa, the coldest town in Japan! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
Ep. 6: Ramen of Fukushima (2023-11-04)

A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!
Ep. 7: Yamagata Ramen (2023-11-04)

In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!
Ep. 8: Ramen of Niigata Part 1 (2024-03-21)

Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.
Ep. 9: Ramen of Niigata Part 2 (2024-03-22)

Niigata Prefecture's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!
Ep. 10: Hiroshima (2024-03-24)

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.
Ep. 11: Chiba (2024-03-26)

Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold!
Ep. 12: Aomori (2024-03-27)

Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!
Ep. 13: Kamaishi, Iwate (2024-03-31)

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