The problems facing ramen vendors - a record number of shop operators are set to go bankrupt this year - reflect a cost-of-living crunch that has become a top issue for voters in Japan’s general ...

Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal. What awaits might be just a ...

Taisei Hikage is fighting a losing battle at his Tokyo ramen shop — not to attract customers, but to keep a lid on the price he charges for the national comfort food in the face of an incessant ...

Often cooked right before your eyes behind dingy counters, the noodle dish starts here at around 1,000 yen (USD 6.50), and comes in various flavors and local versions. There's salty, soy-based ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Taisei Hikage is fighting a losing battle at his Tokyo ramen shop - not to attract customers, but to keep a lid on the price he charges for Japan's national comfort food in the face ...