I Tried Japan's Most INSANE Noodle Challenge

 

Japan's most insane noodle challenge involves eating over 100 bowls of soba noodles. But can we do it?

Making Soba: Japan's Everyday, Special Occasion Noodle

I don't think soba is popular outside of Japan, at least not nearly as much as ramen is. So today I'd like to tell you all about the noodle, from how it's harvested, to how it's made, to how it's eaten. To do this, I traveled to Aizuwakamatsu, which is known as the "Samurai City" and is located in the prefecture of Fukushima.

Making Soba: Japan's Everyday, Special Occasion Noodle

I don't think soba is popular outside of Japan, at least not nearly as much as ramen is. So today I'd like to tell you all about the noodle, from how it's harvested, to how it's made, to how it's eaten. To do this, I traveled to Aizu Wakamatsu, which is known as the "Samurai City" and is located in the prefecture of Fukushima.

Japanology Plus - Soba Restaurants

Soba, or buckwheat noodles, are served everywhere in Japan. But soba is more than just a food; it's also an auspicious way to end the year. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is soba restaurants. Our main guest is Kyo Amemiya, editor-in-chief of a publishing company that specializes in cooking and food books. He introduces us to a variety of soba restaurants and points out some interesting takes on this classic dish. And in Plus One, Matt Alt learns about some amazing food delivery methods.

Japanese Battery Boosted Bicycles w/ Noodles in Okutama, Tokyo

The first part of the video is a brief tour of Okutama. The second part part shows the making of barley soba noodles.  It was being filmed for an NHK World programme called Tokyo Eye.