Is Japan’s shaved ice miso ramen the kakigori crossover summer treat we’ve always needed?
Japan’s swelteringly humid summers can be a challenge, even for those who have lived in the country their whole life. But there is one upside…
Ramen
Super realistic Nissin Cup Noodle Model definitely needs more than 3 minutes
Nissin Cup Noodle is often the subject of some creative promotional campaigns, including Final Fantasy-inspired Ultima Weapon sporks and commercials that transform the cast of…
A Homemade Ramen Odyssey
(Will Fee, for JAPAN Forward) I had my first taste of Japan in 2011 when I moved to Fukuoka, Kyushu, to work as an eikaiwa…
Slurp the second impact with Neon Genesis Evangelion cup ramen
While the originally scheduled July release of the latest Neon Genesis Evangelion film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, is currently on hold due to…
100 crickets per bowl: Enjoy insect-filled ramen at home thanks to Japan’s bug-eating advocates Antcicada
With all the extra time at home we’re enjoying at the moment, many want to use this chance to make a positive change in their…
Smiling egg in a bowl of ramen sets 311,000 Twitter users laughing
“I got a Line message from my father…” So began a Twitter post from はるかごんё (Harukagonё) (@harukagon514), whose dad had just sent her these pictures…
Iconic Japanese “moving ramen” display is now a capsule toy which actually moves
If you’ve been to Japan before, chances are you’ve seen a “moving ramen” display in front of a ramen shop. Ever popular among foreign tourists,…
Japanese noodle towels are the perfect ramen slurping splash damage protection
Japanese online retailer Felissimo already had one hilarious but incredibly niche towel design under their belt–shiba inu peeking their heads through holes in the wall–but…
Japan Gourmet guide: Top List of the best vegan restaurants in Japan
If you are searching for a plant-based vegan or vegetarian meal, Tokyo has probably the widest range of options you can choose from, but recently…
Hokkaido Gourmet Guide: Top Recommended Ramen Shops in Sapporo
When I think of Hokkaido, the first things that come to my mind are fresh air, beautiful places for sightseeing and a gourmet paradise! In…
Two-For-One Ramen for Pairs on Valentine’s Day at Ippudo Ramen Shops Nationwide
Are you a ramen lover spending Valentine’s Day in Japan this year? If you’re here with your Valentine or just looking for a good deal…
The Ramen Chain Changing Ramen’s Macho Image
Ramen is a quintessential Japanese dining experience. A thick bowl of meaty, tender noodle filled broth, gulped down in dimly lit wooden restaurants to the…
Kourakuen Serves Up Chocolate And White Chocolate Ramen For Valentine’s Day
Last year, Japanese ramen chain Kourakuen made the intriguing proposition of chocolate ramen as a Valentine’s Day celebratory meal. For February 2020, the noodle chain…
Japan’s 100% Pork Back Fat Broth Ramen Is For Only The Greasiest Of Noodle Lovers
Seabura, or pork back fat broth ramen, is one of Japan’s richest and thickest bowls of noodles. Many shops that specialize in the style allow…
Beautifully Animated One Piece And Cup Noodle Commercial Imagines Nami As A High School Student
Nissin Cup Noodle’s Hungry Days commercial series has made a mark by creatively re-imagining popular anime characters as Japanese high school students, often highlighting the…