TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1

S00 E01 • Friday, Aug 11, 2023 • Aug 11 • 5m

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.

TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2

S00 E02 • Monday, Aug 14, 2023 • Aug 14 • 5m

A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.

HOKKAIDO Part 1

S00 E03 • Friday, Nov 3, 2023 • Nov 3 • 5m

A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido Prefecture's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

HOKKAIDO Part 2

S00 E04 • Friday, Nov 3, 2023 • Nov 3 • 5m

In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style! Enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition.

HOKKAIDO Part 3

S00 E05 • Friday, Nov 3, 2023 • Nov 3 • 5m

Enjoy a hot helping of ramen in Asahikawa, the coldest town in Japan! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.

Ramen of Fukushima

S00 E06 • Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 • Nov 4 • 5m

A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!

Yamagata Ramen

S00 E07 • Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 • Nov 4 • 5m

In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!

Ramen of Niigata Part 1

S00 E08 • Thursday, Mar 21, 2024 • Mar 21 • 5m

Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

Ramen of Niigata Part 2

S00 E09 • Friday, Mar 22, 2024 • Mar 22 • 5m

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

Hiroshima

S00 E10 • Sunday, Mar 24, 2024 • Mar 24 • 5m

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.

Chiba

S00 E11 • Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024 • Mar 26 • 5m

Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold!

Aomori

S00 E12 • Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 • Mar 27 • 5m

Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!

Kamaishi, Iwate

S00 E13 • Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 • Mar 31 • 5m

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

Kagoshima

S00 E14 • Monday, Dec 23, 2024 • Dec 23 • 5m

Embark on a flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

Kumamoto

S00 E15 • Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 • Dec 24 • 5m

A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.

Wakayama

S00 E16 • Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 • Dec 25 • 5m

This time in Wakayama Prefecture, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and ... sushi?!

Tokushima

S00 E17 • Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 • Dec 26 • 5m

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

Tochigi

S00 E18 • Friday, Dec 27, 2024 • Dec 27 • 5m

What makes these one-of-a-kind handmade noodles so unique?! Come to Sano for a taste you won't find anywhere else!

Tokyo Part 1

S00 E19 • Monday, Dec 30, 2024 • Dec 30 • 5m

Tokyo's original ramen, born during the postwar reconstruction. Try some for yourself on this ramen journey ... by train!

OKINAWA Part 1

S00 E20 • Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 • Feb 25 • 5m

Okinawa Soba! The oldest version still made today, tells the story behind the creation of this southern island classic.

OKINAWA Part 2

S00 E21 • Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 • Feb 25 • 5m

Savor Soki soba and visit diner run by the world's oldest married couple, certified by Guinness World Records.

GIFU

S00 E22 • Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 • Feb 26 • 5m

Enjoy Hida Takayama Ramen! A heartwarming bowl loved in the snowy mountain town, bringing comfort with every sip.

TOYAMA

S00 E23 • Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 • Mar 1 • 5m

All black soup! A one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama.

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