Fukuoka, Japan’s sixth largest city by population, has more open-air food stalls than the rest of the country combined. These stalls are called yatais, and they’re an indelible part of what makes ...

Long-time ramen heads will remember photos of the queues snaking down a one-person-wide alleyway beside the Ginza Apple Store in Tokyo. The lines were for Ginza Kagari, the shop that earned a Michelin ...

This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Golden Pork Ton-Kotsu Ramen Bar (1279 S. King St.) is a go ...

Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal. What awaits might be just a dive, but ...

Hiroaki Takeda and Midori Fujishige, owners of Ninja Ramen Mobile, met when they were living and working for a tourism company in Las Vegas. “We were tour guides for the Japanese people, taking them ...

Join a local Japanese lady as she shares her favorite Tonkotsu ramen spot on Takeshita Street in Harajuku. Discover rich ...

Osaka's nickname, "Japan's Kitchen," comes from its Edo-era food trade and its vibrant street-food scene today.

Ramen is much more than a bowl of noodle soup; it is a symbol of Japanese culture. Ramen started life as a simple street food but has since become a global phenomenon, gaining huge popularity in the U ...