In this video, you’ll hear from a ramen lover who spent two years working in a Japanese ramen shop, and you’ll learn why ramen was practically outlawed in the years following World War II.
The Twisted (and Delicious) History of Ramen
The history of ramen features cameos from The Yakuza crime syndicate, the U.S. Army, and a businessman who turned a simple idea into a worldwide convenience food. As you'll find out, ramen is so much more than a cheap and filling meal.

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