Volume 02: Ramen, Paperback

Volume 02: Ramen, PaperbackAfter a year and a half of hard work (and many, many bowls of noodles), we are proud to present Volume 02: Ramen. We explore the familiar carb broth combo in its larger cultural context, while zeroing in on the specific experiences of ramen consumption in other words, how people relate to ramen. Produced in collaboration with a group of talented writers, recipe developers, and illustrators, the stories in this book run the gamut from the challenges of

Naoko Yamazaki

Perfect for slurping noodles (or whatever your heart desires)

with the tensha decals individually applied on the inside before a final firing

For the ramen lover who loves reading while eating

to a deep dive into folk dance Iwami Kagura – which has its roots in Shintoism – and how one Buddhist monk has revamped his temple for modern times

A single snap closure keeps the contents secure

The stories in this book run the gamut from the challenges of halal ramen and the rise of a tiny family-run noodle-making business

while zeroing in on the specific experiences of ramen consumption — in other words

Past readers have noted that our work

bridge the gap between urban and rural

many bowls of noodles)

Ayam Ya Karasuma