Searching the internet with keywords related to Ichiran ramen yields pictures of ramen, one after another. “These days, word of mouth spreads around the world via the internet,” said Takeshi Saito, 51 ...

While dining with locals at a mobile food stall, Rachel Bartholomeusz falls in love with a big bowl of noodle soup. A yatai is a small, mobile food stall typically selling ramen, yakitori or oden.

Fukuoka, Japan’s coastal gem, offers a rare blend of culinary heritage, walkable neighborhoods, and a laid-back pace that invites travelers to slow down. From steaming bowls of tonkotsu ramen at yatai ...

Fukuoka is home to Hakata ramen and has countless ramen shops offering their own variation. At its core, Hakata ramen is a pairing of savory tonkotsu (pork bone) broth and thin, straight noodles. With ...

Fukuoka is Japan’s ultimate compact city break—where centuries-old temples meet buzzing ramen stalls, and seaside parks are just a stroll away. It’s a city that feels approachable yet endlessly ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. When in Fukuoka, eat ramen. That's my mantra whenever I'm in Kyushu's largest city, birthplace of ...

In a country where megacities dazzle with neon lights and ancient capitals exude solemn grace, Fukuoka City exists in a realm between. Nestled on the northern shore of Kyushu, this portside city has ...

There are endless urban centers to visit in Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto. To shift in a different direction from those two heavily touristed cities, head southwest to the island of Kyushu and its ...

Winter whistles through the streets, slips its icy fingers down your coat, and you search for something, just about anything, to ward off the damp chill of a Japanese winter. Suddenly, you know with ...