Yokohama: A Tale of Two Ramen Museums

By Sandy Hu

Years ago, when I was researching interesting story tidbits for a food client’s newsletter, I was amused to discover there was a CupNoodles (no space between “cup” and “noodle”) Museum in Osaka, where museum goers could produce their own custom Cup Noodles. No kidding.

Planning my first trip to Japan, I learned that a second museum was built last year in Yokohama, a short train ride from Tokyo, our home base. Who could resist?

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Food Adventures in Japan

By David Hu

I just got back from Japan last week and after unpacking, I look forward to checking out my photos. Beyond the standard pictures in front of this shrine and that landmark, this time I had chronicled my trip with a new type of photo – food porn – the close-up shot of that meal you’re just about to eat.

I don’t normally take pictures of my food but I did want to share my Japanese culinary experience on Special Fork, so I snapped away. As it turns out, it’s a nice way to remember great meals like the excellent sushi at Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market, where delicious morsels are made with tender raw fish fresh off the boat. Or the lavish 11-course dinner at a country inn in Fukushima, renowned for having hosted one of Japan’s emperors.

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