KANAZAWA—Close to 900 people suffered from food poisoning after eating at a “nagashi somen” restaurant in Tsubata, Ishikawa Prefecture. Nagashi somen is a practice in which customers use ...

So, you're thinking of jumping into the world of Japanese noodles, but don't know where to start? Each type of noodle has its own specific health credentials, too. Looking for a gluten-free nood?

In this guide, we'll go over the main nine types of Japanese noodles, ranging from well-known favourites like ramen and udon to Blue Zone-approved soba and more unusual varieties like somen and ...