While cities like Tokyo, Sapporo, and Fukuoka often steal the spotlight when it comes to ramen, Niigata Prefecture quietly holds its own with an impressive and distinctive ramen culture. Located along the Sea of Japan and known for its snowy winters and pristine rice, Niigata offers not just one, but five unique ramen styles—each shaped by geography, necessity, and innovation. Together, they form the "Five Great Ramens of Niigata," a...
Niigata's Five Great Ramens: A Culinary Journey Through Japan's Snowy North