About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1
Aired 21 June 2023 • 15 min
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.
2. TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2
Aired 28 June 2023 • 15 min
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.
3. HOKKAIDO Part 1
Aired 16 August 2023 • 15 min
A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido Prefecture's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?
4. HOKKAIDO Part 2
Aired 23 August 2023 • 15 min
Hakodate and Asahikawa ramen, enjoy a hot helping of both! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
5. FUKUSHIMA
Aired 27 September 2023 • 15 min
A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!
6. YAMAGATA
Aired 4 October 2023 • 15 min
In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!
7. NIIGATA Part 1
Aired 29 November 2023 • 15 min
Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.
8. NIIGATA Part 2
Aired 6 December 2023 • 15 min
Niigata Prefecture's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!