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.