Sano, a town just 80 minutes from Tokyo, is known for its light, soy sauce-based ramen made with fresh spring water. The town has around 60 ramen shops, many of which still use the traditional bamboo ...

Japan is a paradise for ramen lovers, offering an extensive variety of flavors, textures, and experiences. With Tokyo as its culinary epicenter, ramen shops have perfected the art of this beloved ...

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In Japan's ramen restaurants, there's an unspoken rule: eat quickly and leave. One noodle shop owner takes this custom so seriously that he began timing how long his customers would take to start to ...

Japanese restaurants are among my favorite dining experiences. I love sushi and sashimi, cocktails and yakitori. But those who are new to the cuisine may not have a firm grasp on where or how to get ...

In Japan's ramen-loving heartland, researchers have stirred the pot with a study suggesting that slurping down the beloved noodle dish three or more times a week might carry health risks. The joint ...

The owner says customers who watch videos on their phones tend to sit longer at the restaurant — which produces longer waiting times for everybody else. So no more scrolling, and a lot more slurping.

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