Ramen Japan: Story, Cast and Series Facts
Ramen Japan (2023): Food, History. Series details, synopsis, cast and season dates from TVmaze.

Story and premise
Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations. Join us as we explore a tapestry of local customs and food culture through the lens of ramen.
Series details
- Title: Ramen Japan
- Format: Documentary
- Language: English
- Genres: Food, History
- Premiere date: 2023-06-21
- Status in TVmaze: Running
- Network listed by TVmaze: NHK World
- Network country: Japan
- Typical episode runtime: 15 minutes
- TVMaze ID: 69355
- TVDB ID: 420810
Cast and credited roles
- Ian Moore — Narrator
Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue
- Season 2023: premiered 2023-06-21; final listed air date 2023-12-06.
- Season 2024: premiered 2024-01-31; final listed air date 2024-09-24.
- Season 2025: premiered 2025-01-22; final listed air date 2025-12-07.
- Season 2026: premiered 2026-01-25; final listed air date 2026-07-05.
Source and licence
Adapted from Ramen Japan on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.


