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It used to be common wisdom in Japan's restaurant industry that you couldn't sell ramen for over 1000 yen a bowl. That's changing quickly.
The Kameido store says it's "repulsed" watching senior employees trick juniors into eating their 2,000+-calorie large bowls.
Does a big bowl of noodles sound tempting to you? With rising prices in Japan, some are viewing it as an economical option.
The chain is not only selling a lot of ramen - it's doing so at a price point many smaller shops say is impossible.
Who downs the most ramen per capita in Japan? An annual report from Japan's government crowns a repeat winner.
A record 72 shops went bankrupt in Japan this year thanks to a combination of rising prices and the so-called "1000 yen wall."
Could standing soba restaurants meet the fate of ramen shops in Japan? Here's why owners are lamenting the so-called 500 yen wall.
Are ramen and roast beef two great tastes that taste great together? Many in Japan think so. Here's why roast beef ramen has taken off in recent years and where you can enjoy it around Tokyo.
Ramen shops have been struggling for years. But the combination of low prices and inflation is pushing more stores over the edge than ever.