Specials (2023)
Episodes: 24
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1
Air Date: 2023-08-11
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.
Ep.2 TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2
Air Date: 2023-08-14
A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.
Ep.3 HOKKAIDO Part 1
Air Date: 2023-11-03
A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido Prefecture's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?
Ep.4 HOKKAIDO Part 2
Air Date: 2023-11-03
In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style! Enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition.
Ep.5 HOKKAIDO Part 3
Air Date: 2023-11-03
Enjoy a hot helping of ramen in Asahikawa, the coldest town in Japan! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
Ep.6 Ramen of Fukushima
Air Date: 2023-11-04
A line-up for ramen in the morning?! Head to an area attracting visitors from around the country in search of ... ramen!
Ep.7 Yamagata Ramen
Air Date: 2023-11-04
In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!
Ep.8 Ramen of Niigata Part 1
Air Date: 2024-03-21
Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.
Ep.9 Ramen of Niigata Part 2
Air Date: 2024-03-22
Niigata Prefecture's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!
Ep.10 Hiroshima
Air Date: 2024-03-24
Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.
Ep.11 Chiba
Air Date: 2024-03-26
Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold!
Ep.12 Aomori
Air Date: 2024-03-27
Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!
Ep.13 Kamaishi, Iwate
Air Date: 2024-03-31
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.
Ep.14 Kagoshima
Air Date: 2024-12-23
Embark on a flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!
Ep.15 Kumamoto
Air Date: 2024-12-24
A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.
Ep.16 Wakayama
Air Date: 2024-12-25
This time in Wakayama Prefecture, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and ... sushi?!
Ep.17 Tokushima
Air Date: 2024-12-26
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!
Ep.18 Tochigi
Air Date: 2024-12-27
What makes these one-of-a-kind handmade noodles so unique?! Come to Sano for a taste you won't find anywhere else!
Ep.19 Tokyo Part 1
Air Date: 2024-12-30
Tokyo's original ramen, born during the postwar reconstruction. Try some for yourself on this ramen journey ... by train!
Ep.20 OKINAWA Part 1
Air Date: 2026-02-25
Okinawa Soba! The oldest version still made today, tells the story behind the creation of this southern island classic.
Ep.21 OKINAWA Part 2
Air Date: 2026-02-25
Savor Soki soba and visit diner run by the world's oldest married couple, certified by Guinness World Records.
Ep.22 GIFU
Air Date: 2026-02-26
Enjoy Hida Takayama Ramen! A heartwarming bowl loved in the snowy mountain town, bringing comfort with every sip.
Ep.23 TOYAMA
Air Date: 2026-03-01
All black soup! A one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama.
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