E1 - TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1

Aired: June 21, 2023

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.

E2 - TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2

Aired: June 28, 2023

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.

E3 - HOKKAIDO Part 1

Aired: August 16, 2023

A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido Prefecture's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

E4 - HOKKAIDO Part 2

Aired: August 23, 2023

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

E5 - FUKUSHIMA

Aired: September 27, 2023

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

E6 - YAMAGATA

Aired: October 04, 2023

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

E7 - NIIGATA Part 1

Aired: November 29, 2023

Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.

E8 - NIIGATA Part 2

Aired: December 06, 2023

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