Ramen

What began as Chinese wheat noodles imported via Yokohama in the 19th century has become Japan's most globally recognized dish, with regional styles including Sapporo miso, Hakata tonkotsu, Tokyo shoyu, and Kyoto chicken, each demanding years of craft to perfect. Japan has over 35,000 ramen restaurants, and Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum opened in 1994 as the world's first food theme park dedicated to a single dish.