Aug 11, 2023 · 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.


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.
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Aug 11, 2023 · 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.
Aug 14, 2023 · 5m
A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.
Nov 3, 2023 · 5m
A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido Prefecture's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?
Nov 3, 2023 · 5m
In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style! Enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition.
Nov 3, 2023 · 5m
Enjoy a hot helping of ramen in Asahikawa, the coldest town in Japan! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
Nov 4, 2023 · 5m
A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!
Nov 4, 2023 · 5m
In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!
Mar 21, 2024 · 5m
Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.
Mar 22, 2024 · 5m
Niigata Prefecture's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!
Mar 24, 2024 · 5m
Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.
Mar 26, 2024 · 5m
Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold!
Mar 27, 2024 · 5m
Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!
Mar 31, 2024 · 5m
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.
Dec 23, 2024 · 5m
Embark on a flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!
Dec 24, 2024 · 5m
A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.
Dec 25, 2024 · 5m
This time in Wakayama Prefecture, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and ... sushi?!
Dec 26, 2024 · 5m
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!
Dec 27, 2024 · 5m
What makes these one-of-a-kind handmade noodles so unique?! Come to Sano for a taste you won't find anywhere else!
Dec 30, 2024 · 5m
Tokyo's original ramen, born during the postwar reconstruction. Try some for yourself on this ramen journey ... by train!
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
RAMEN JAPAN Season 0 premiered on August 11, 2023.
RAMEN JAPAN Season 0 has 19 episodes.
The season opens with Season 0 Episode 1, "TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1". It aired on August 11, 2023.
Go to Season 0 Episode 1