Noodles (Page 21)
Our resident soba expert ate at over 200 soba spots in the greater Tokyo area, and here are his top picks.
This ramen chef could work anywhere, but there’s a special reason he’s kept coming back to the same place for almost 30 years.
What happens when an Iron Chef contestant opens his own ramen restaurant? He creates a new kind of cuisine: ramen kaiseki.
An extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-large order.
Slurping is the norm in a Japanese noodle house, but is it OK to bite off your ramen if it’s more than you can chew?
You expected a ramen chef, but is was him, Dio!
Part curry, part noodles, part Shepherd’s Pie, this is a unique dish worth travelling for.
A new restaurant in Shibuya takes the flavor of Hokkaido-style ramen upmarket, but leaves the price low.
Super-spicy Tokyo ramen served in a 572-degree Fahrenheit bowl? Yep, we’ll eat that!【Taste test】
Our resident spice fiend puts his tongue to the test in Tokyo’s most competitive ramen neighborhood!



















Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba’s wilderness
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Studio Ghibli releases new Kodama flower vase that glows in the dark, lights up your heart
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Spirited Away No Face lamp is back, senses when you’re near, welcomes you with lantern light【Pics】
Japan’s Best Home Senbero: Don Quijote sells booze and surprisingly good “sushi” for under US$10
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Studio Ghibli releases new Kodama flower vase that glows in the dark, lights up your heart
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Spirited Away No Face lamp is back, senses when you’re near, welcomes you with lantern light【Pics】
Japan’s Best Home Senbero: Don Quijote sells booze and surprisingly good “sushi” for under US$10
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Virtual reality gear Tesla Suit hopes to make gaming a lot more touchy-feely
Coca Cola Japan releases new flavour to combat the winter cold
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan