SAPPORO, Japan -- The northern city of Sapporo is one of Japan's hottest destinations for ramen. Now, some of the companies behind that success are bringing their flavors closer to overseas markets.
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This ramen shop in the U.S. state of Washington buys its noodles from Sapporo, Japan-based Nishiyama Seimen. (Nishiyama Seimen)
SAPPORO, Japan -- The northern city of Sapporo is one of Japan's hottest destinations for ramen. Now, some of the companies behind that success are bringing their flavors closer to overseas markets.