Ryujiro Takata
Director
RAMEN JAPAN (2023)
Season 1
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.
Released June 21, 2023
Episode 15 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.ramen, tmdb.japanese-cuisine, imdb.ramen, imdb.ramen-noodles, imdb.japanese-cuisine, tmdb.food-history, tmdb.local-food + 2 more, tmdb.food-culture, tmdb.comfort-food
Production Companies: NHK, NHK Global Media Services
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
S1E1 - 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.
June 21, 2023, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
June 28, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - 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?
Aug. 16, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - HOKKAIDO Part 2
Hakodate and Asahikawa ramen, enjoy a hot helping of both! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
Aug. 23, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - FUKUSHIMA
A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!
Sept. 27, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - YAMAGATA
In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!
Oct. 4, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
Nov. 29, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - NIIGATA Part 2
Niigata Prefecture's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!
Dec. 6, 2023, midnight
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
15 min/ep
420 min
June 21, 2023
Dec. 7, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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