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Summary: Sushi passed up by ramen in survey of foreign tourists’ favorite thing to eat in Japan, but why? SoraNews

1. The ramen restaurant industry in Japan is experiencing significant growth, with the market expected to reach 7.9 billion yen by next year, marking a 60% increase from ten years ago.
2. In a survey conducted by the Japanese government's tourism agency, ramen ranked higher than sushi in terms of satisfaction among foreign tourists visiting Japan. While both dishes were highly rated for taste and freshness, ramen proved more popular due to its current trendy status and unique flavors not easily found in other countries.
3. The popularity of meat dishes, particularly wagyu beef, was the top choice among foreign tourists in Japan, with nearly one-third of respondents selecting it for its delicious flavor and fresh ingredients.
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Rapid growth in the Japanese ramen restaurant industry, with a projected market value of 7.9 billion yen next year, representing a 60% increase over ten years. Foreign tourists find ramen more satisfying than sushi due to its trendiness and unique flavors. Wagyu beef remains popular among foreign
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URL: https://soranews24.com/2025/11/26/sushi-passed-up-by-ramen-in-survey-of-foreign-tourists-favorite-thing-to-eat-in-japan-but-why/#summary

Date: Nov. 25, 2025

Notes: SoraNews24 Summary - 2025-11-25 15:00

Created: 2025/11/26 00:44

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:37

Last Read: 2025/11/26 09:58