People from around the world gathered in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sunday for a "soba" noodle eating contest.
The prefecture aims to promote its food culture globally after the New York Times listed Morioka City as a top tourist destination. "Wanko soba," served in portions in small bowls, is a specialty of the region.
About 80 people from seven countries and a region took part in the first international contest of its kind.
Each contestant was given two minutes to eat as many bowls of buckwheat soba as possible.
A Japanese team won the adult category. The three members downed a total of 250 bowls.
One of the members, Sato Yasuhiro, said he was happy with the result, and he savored the noodles until the end.
A prefectural official in charge of international tourism, Kitatochi Reiko, said the event in Morioka was a success. She hopes "wanko soba" will attract more tourists to Iwate.
The prefecture aims to promote its food culture globally after the New York Times listed Morioka City as a top tourist destination. "Wanko soba," served in portions in small bowls, is a specialty of the region.
About 80 people from seven countries and a region took part in the first international contest of its kind.
Each contestant was given two minutes to eat as many bowls of buckwheat soba as possible.
A Japanese team won the adult category. The three members downed a total of 250 bowls.
One of the members, Sato Yasuhiro, said he was happy with the result, and he savored the noodles until the end.
A prefectural official in charge of international tourism, Kitatochi Reiko, said the event in Morioka was a success. She hopes "wanko soba" will attract more tourists to Iwate.
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Summary
International "Wanko Soba" Noodle Eating Contest held in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The event attracted 80 participants from 7 countries and a region. Contestants had 2 minutes to consume as many bowls of buckwheat noodles as possible. A Japanese team won the adult category, consuming 250 bowls
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231001_13/
Date: Oct. 1, 2023
Created: 2023/10/02 07:22
Updated: 2025/12/08 23:05
Last Read: 2023/10/02 10:20