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  • A bowl of Kitakata ramen with a brown broth and plenty of pork on top

    Kitakata Ramen: Ramen for Breakfast?

    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.
  • A bowl of Kushiro ramen, a local Hokkaido ramen type, with wontons as an extra topping.

    Hokkaido Ramen: A Noodle Scene Full of Variety

    Whether it’s dairy, seafood, vegetables or melons, you can find plenty of delicious foods in Japan’s northernmost prefecture. This includes Hokkaido ramen, made from the area’s delicious wheat.
  • The updated storefront of Yoshimura-ya, the original Yokohama Ramen Iekei shop

    Yokohama Ramen: A Perfect Flavor Combo

    Yokohama is known for plenty of things including its bustling Chinatown and the gorgeous Minato Mirai area. However, when it comes to food, ramen is one of the biggest things that stand out.