TOKYO/NIIGATA, Japan -- Japan has no shortage of ramen restaurants. But for some smaller cities, it's more than a meal. It's a source of hope.
Food & Beverage
Everybody loves ramen: Japanese cities vie to become noodle destinations
Local varieties offer a way to attract tourists who want something besides sushi
Yamagata prefecture, which leads Japan in ramen shops per capita, serves up a wide range of varieties. (Yamagata Ramen No. 1 Project)
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