Is Ramen Japan coming back?
Ramen Japan (2023–present) — food · history on NHK World
About Ramen Japan
Ramen Japan is currently between seasons on NHK World. The most recent episode aired on March 15, 2026, and no return date has been announced. The show has been airing since June 21, 2023, with new seasons premiering annually.
Ramen Japan was a documentary series that explored the history and cultural significance of ramen across Japan. It took viewers on a journey through different regions, highlighting local variations and customs associated with this popular dish. The program aimed to provide an in-depth look at ramen's evolution and its role in Japanese food culture.
The series featured Ian Moore as the narrator. It is a food and history show with each episode lasting 15 minutes.
Ramen Japan episode schedule
32 aired
Aired · 32
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Yamagata Part 2 |
| March 1, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Akita |
| February 15, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Okayama |
| January 25, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Tottori |
| December 7, 2025 | S2025·E10 | Route 8 |
| November 30, 2025 | S2025·E9 | Kyoto |
| September 28, 2025 | S2025·E8 | Miyazaki |
| September 21, 2025 | S2025·E7 | Nagasaki |
| July 13, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Hyogo |
| July 6, 2025 | S2025·E5 | TOKYO Part 2 |
| March 26, 2025 | S2025·E4 | TOYAMA |
| March 20, 2025 | S2025·E3 | TAKAYAMA, GIFU |
| January 29, 2025 | S2025·E2 | OKINAWA Part 2 |
| January 22, 2025 | S2025·E1 | OKINAWA Part 1 |
| September 24, 2024 | S2024·E10 | TOKYO Part 1 |
| September 24, 2024 | S2024·E9 | TOCHIGI |
| July 30, 2024 | S2024·E8 | TOKUSHIMA |
| July 8, 2024 | S2024·E7 | WAKAYAMA |
| May 6, 2024 | S2024·E6 | KUMAMOTO |
| April 29, 2024 | S2024·E5 | KAGOSHIMA |
| March 27, 2024 | S2024·E4 | KAMAISHI, IWATE |
| March 20, 2024 | S2024·E3 | AOMORI |
| February 28, 2024 | S2024·E2 | CHIBA |
| January 31, 2024 | S2024·E1 | HIROSHIMA |
| December 6, 2023 | S2023·E8 | NIIGATA Part 2 |
| November 29, 2023 | S2023·E7 | NIIGATA Part 1 |
| October 4, 2023 | S2023·E6 | YAMAGATA |
| September 27, 2023 | S2023·E5 | FUKUSHIMA |
| August 23, 2023 | S2023·E4 | HOKKAIDO Part 2 |
| August 16, 2023 | S2023·E3 | HOKKAIDO Part 1 |
Show 2 earlier episodes
| June 28, 2023 | S2023·E2 | TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 2 |
| June 21, 2023 | S2023·E1 | TONKOTSU RAMEN: FUKUOKA Part 1 |
