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Ramen is one of Japan's national dishes. But what exactly is it?
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 11, 2026
Is ramen soup? An inquiry.
An ever-evolving online discourse about how to categorize different types of foods has finally come for one of Japan¡¯s national dishes.
With a golden-brown broth and a host of classic toppings, Rairaiken's shoyu ramen carries on a legacy dating back to 1910.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 3, 2026
Japan¡¯s first standalone ramen shop reopens in Asakusa
Fifty years after it closed its doors, Asakusa Rairaiken is now back to court a new generation of ramen lovers with the shoyu-seasoned broth it created in 1910.
The miso ramen topped with salmon is a nod to "Tampopo" actress Nobuko Miyamoto's hometown of Otaru, which is known for Ishikari "nabe," a salmon-based hot pot dish.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 23, 2025
From Otaru with love, a recipe for salmon-topped miso ramen
Pay homage to ¡°Tampopo¡± actress Nobuko Miyamoto by putting together this simple, healthy bowl.
Tokyo's western outskirts are home to some of the city's best ramen shops, such as Kotobuki Seimen Yoshikawa.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 22, 2025
Tokyo¡¯s western edge is a ramen wonderland
Tokyo¡¯s western outskirts hide some of the city¡¯s most distinctive ramen, from fish-forward broths to old-school Chinese noodles.
Juzo Itami's 1985 movie "Tampopo" has inspired many restaurateurs around the world to open their own ramen shop with the same name, such as this establishment in Auckland, New Zealand.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 22, 2025
¡®Tampopo¡¯ lives on in bowls of ramen around the world
Decades after its release, the ¡°ramen Western¡± continues to shape the menus of those who¡¯ve seen the film.
Juzo Itami¡¯s ¡°Tampopo¡± was released Nov. 23, 1985, and though it wasn¡¯t a hit at the time, it has gained a cult following in the years since.
CULTURE / Film / Longform
Nov 22, 2025
Eat, slurp, love: ¡®Tampopo¡¯ turns 40
Four decades on, Juzo Itami¡¯s film remains unsurpassed as a wicked and delicious social commentary on Japanese society told through the lens of food.
Ramen is a versatile global dish, ranging from traditional tonkotsu broth to innovative mazemen and whole-grain noodles, enjoyed for its endless variations and worldwide appeal.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 17, 2025
How Japanese does that bowl of ramen need to be?
Ramen purist argue about what¡¯s orthodox and what¡¯s allowable, while cooks who love to experiment and improvise push those boundaries.
Ramen with simmered tuna cheek meat and soup made from bluefin tuna bones in Tokyo's Koto Ward
LIFE / Food & Drink
Feb 4, 2025
Novel seafood noodles become flavor of the moment in Tokyo
Noodles served with tuna, yellowtail, whale meat or other ingredients are gaining in popularity.
Ramen shop Menya Taisei's owner Taisei Hikage cooks ramen at his shop in Tokyo.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 24, 2024
Japan¡¯s rising ramen prices give election voters food for thought
The problems facing ramen shop owners reflect a cost-of-living crunch that has become a top issue for voters in the general election on Sunday.
Essentially ramen broken down into a few constituent parts, 'tsukemen' was the creation of a Tokyo chef in 1961.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 7, 2024
How Tokyo¡¯s ¡®deconstructed ramen¡¯ became a national favorite
Like other twists on quintessential Japanese dishes, ¡®tsukemen¡¯ has a decidedly more modern origin than you might think.
Motenashi Kuroki's smart new premises boast an eye-catching window display, aptly enough featuring a colorful display of ramen bowls.
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Feb 18, 2024
Motenashi Kuroki finally has a place worthy of its premium ramen
Naohito Kuroki has finally found a worthy location for his ever-popular, self-named ramen shop.
In the kitchen or on the road, be open to discovery and good things will happen.
LIFE / Food & Drink / The Recipe Box
Jul 30, 2023
Recipe: Street stall-fresh Shan-style noodles
Open your mind to wan d¨­ fen, a hearty and strikingly hued dish of noodles cooked with chickpea custard, chili crisp oil and assorted toppings.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 3, 2023
Taipei diners line up for noodles topped with deep sea isopods
Diners are reserving in droves, but wildlife experts aren¡¯t sure the critters are perfectly safe to eat.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 30, 2022
Some of Tokyo¡¯s best ramen is tucked away along the Seibu Ikebukuro Line
Most Tokyo food guides focus on the city¡¯s downtown when it comes to recommendations, but a good bowl of ramen can always be found outside the central core.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Jan 29, 2022
Recipe: Tomato ramen with a beef-and-pork meatball
An interesting trend among Tokyo ramen heads matches nicely with memories of mom¡¯s spaghetti dinners.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Nov 7, 2021
Meet the unofficial mayor of New York¡¯s ¡®Little Tokyo¡¯
With little fanfare, since the 1980s Bon Yagi has helped transform New York¡¯s grungy East Village into a trendy hub for Japanese cuisine. His motto? ¡°Visit Japan without airfare.¡±
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 29, 2021
Keizo Shimamoto is taking true ¡®craft ramen¡¯ nationwide
The chef may have garnered fame for his ramen burger, but he¡¯s now on a mission to revolutionize ramen quality in the United States, starting with the noodles.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Mar 7, 2021
Chuka Soba Tomita: ¡®Ramen of the Year¡¯ box sets from Chiba to your door
Fans of ramen who don¡¯t want to travel can now order boxes from the award-winning Chuka Soba Tomita in Chiba Prefecture.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Dec 11, 2020
Coronavirus puts an end to Tokyo shop that served ramen for 15 years
Seven other ramen restaurants have closed in the area since March.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Dec 6, 2020
Ginza Hachigo: Tokyo¡¯s rising ramen star
From word-of-mouth favorite to media darling, this is one of the city¡¯s most unusual and excellent bowls, with a compelling backstory to boot.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
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