Ramen Japan - Season 2 / Year 2023

Season 2 / Year 2023
Episodes

TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1
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.

TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2
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.

HOKKAIDO Part 1
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
Hakodate and Asahikawa ramen, enjoy a hot helping of both! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.

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

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

NIIGATA Part 1
Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

NIIGATA Part 2
Niigata Prefecture's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!
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