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One of the great things about living in Japan (or subscribing to Nakama Noodles) is the huge amount of premium instant ramen options available. However, a true ramen pro will know how to take a good cup, bowl or pack and turn it into a masterpiece with just a few additions.

In the world of ramen, most ramen enthusiasts will tell you that there are three major regional types of ramen. We’ve already talked about Sapporo ramen in our Hokkaido ramen guide and Hakata ramen in its own guide. Now, let’s talk about the third: Kitakata Ramen.

Have you ever wondered how many types of ramen there are out there? Or maybe you have trouble keeping all of them straight. Ramen is experiencing a boom worldwide, and if you want to make an informed decision about which local ramen shop to try, you should to get to know the bases and which ones you prefer or want to try.

We can’t sing the praises of Cup Noodle anymore than we already have. After our blog about the history of this iconic product’s history and iconic flavors, what else is there to talk about? Well, the Cup Noodle Museum of course.