Food & Beverage

Ramen tech: Humble noodles feed innovation in Japan

Growing market inspires new products by Daikin, Fuji Oil and others

20250116N vegan ramen

Developing vegan ramen is one of a number of adjustments ramen shops have made to attract foreign tourists. (Photo by Arisa Mizukami)

NARUSHI NAKAI and ARISA MIZUKAMI, Nikkei staff writers
January 19, 2025 22:30 JST

OSAKA -- A favorite among locals and tourists alike, ramen is driving technological advances across industry lines in Japan.

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