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S1·E2 Ramen

Core Aired April 10, 2014 28 min
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Synopsis

Ramen is one of Japan's favorite foods. Broth, noodles and toppings are the 3 elements, but within that basic framework there is almost endless variation. An annual gathering in Tokyo of the best ramen shops from around Japan draws hundreds of thousands, and now the popularity of ramen is going global. Our expert guest this time is Hiroshi Osaki, the director of the Nippon Ramen Association, and the man who eats more ramen than anyone else in Japan. And in Plus One, the basics of slurping!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 2 of Japanology Plus air?

Season 1, Episode 2 ('Ramen') originally aired on April 10, 2014.

How long is Season 1 Episode 2 ('Ramen')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.

What happens in Japanology Plus Season 1 Episode 2?

Ramen is one of Japan's favorite foods. Broth, noodles and toppings are the 3 elements, but within that basic framework there is almost endless variation. An annual gathering in Tokyo of the best ramen shops from around Japan draws hundreds of thousands, and now the popularity of ramen is going glob...

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