Ramen noodles, a divine religious experience in Japan with followers congregating in houses of worship called ramenya (ramen shop) to perform acts of praise, honour and devotion to hand-crafted noodles and accompaniments in an intensely flavourful broth.

Ippudo (一風堂) is a reputable franchise for quality noodling in the Fukuoka tradition. First opened in Hakata in 1985 with a counter seating capactiy of 10, Ippudo has grown to 34 locations throughout Japan with outposts in New York and Singapore. Shigemi Kawahara, who earned the title of Ramen King in 2005 when he was named Japan’s top Ramen Chef, directs and oversees this well known entity.

Ippudo Ramen Ebisu

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Japanese comedian Masaki Sumitani is not just gay, he’s “Hard Gay”.

Best known under his performing name of “Razor Ramon Hard Gay” and occasionally “HG”, “Razor Ramon Sumitani” or just “Hard Gay”, he stereotypically dresses in a tight black S&M gay fetish outfit performing acts of “social improvement” (“yonaoshi”) for unsuspecting bystanders while delivering suggestive pelvic thrusts and catchphrase vocalisations. His antics are often accompanied by the tune “Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin.

Check out the two vids at the bottom of this page to see Hard Gay in action.

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A list of ten tasty traditional-style Japanese cuisine that are a must try when travelling in Japan.

1. Yakitori 「焼き鳥」

Skewered chicken pieces that are grilled over hot charcoals.

2. Sukiyaki 「すき焼き」

Thinly sliced beef and vegetables simmered in a shallow iron pot in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin.

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