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.

A fantastic tale of love for local flavor, set in Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.

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

In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style! Enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition.

Enjoy a hot helping of ramen in Asahikawa, the coldest town in Japan! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.

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

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

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

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

Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima Prefecture fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations.

Explore a surprising take on ramen loved by a fishing town. Let it warm you up when it's cold!

Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!

Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.

Embark on a flavorful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

A bowl of resilience! The unique, garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen.

This time in Wakayama Prefecture, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and ... sushi?!

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

What makes these one-of-a-kind handmade noodles so unique?! Come to Sano for a taste you won't find anywhere else!

Tokyo's original ramen, born during the postwar reconstruction. Try some for yourself on this ramen journey ... by train!

Okinawa Soba! The oldest version still made today, tells the story behind the creation of this southern island classic.

Savor Soki soba and visit diner run by the world's oldest married couple, certified by Guinness World Records.

Enjoy Hida Takayama Ramen! A heartwarming bowl loved in the snowy mountain town, bringing comfort with every sip.

All black soup! A one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama.

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