RAMEN JAPAN Season 1

Season 1

Air date: 2023-06-21

Episodes: 8

Episodes

E1: 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.

Air date: 2023-06-21

E2: 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.

Air date: 2023-06-28

E3: 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?

Air date: 2023-08-16

E4: HOKKAIDO Part 2

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

Air date: 2023-08-23

E5: FUKUSHIMA

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

Air date: 2023-09-27

E6: YAMAGATA

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

Air date: 2023-10-04

E7: 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.

Air date: 2023-11-29

E8: NIIGATA Part 2

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

Air date: 2023-12-06