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Everyday Japanese PodcastAuthor: Sayuri Saying
Natural Japanese, one step beyond textbooks. Weekly episodes for intermediate learners who want to train their ear with real Japanese. I talk about everyday life in Japan: small things I notice, places I explore, whatever catches my curiosity. All at a relaxed pace. Sometimes it's just me; sometimes friends join and we chat naturally. Great for getting ready for real conversations. Transcripts & video at sayurisaying.com. Let's keep exploring together! Language: ja Genres: Education, Language Learning Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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325. Udon or Ramen? What Fukuoka Locals Actually Eat | うどん派？ラーメン派？
Sunday, 9 August, 2026
After spending two months in India, I landed in Japan craving one thing: a warm bowl of udon. I'm originally from Kagawa, known as Udon-ken (Udon Prefecture — where udon is practically a way of life), but these days I live in Fukuoka, the city famous around the world for tonkotsu ramen. Here's the surprising part: when I asked people here "udon or ramen?" — the answers weren't what you'd expect from the ramen capital of Japan.In this episode, I take you through Fukuoka's udon culture — the famously soft noodles that locals joke "never run out," the sweet and savory niku udon made with Kyushu's distinctive soy sauce, gobo-ten (burdock root tempura — the topping you'll find everywhere here), and my slightly embarrassing but genius way of ordering at a local udon chain. I also finally share something I was too nervous to talk about while living in Kagawa: what udon really means to people from the Udon Prefecture.🎧 Full transcript, video, and more: https://sayurisaying.com Search by episode number (e.g., “EP 120”) to find what you need!🐧 Join the Penguin Family for bonus content & support the show! Your support helps keep this podcast alive and means a lot to me. Thank you for considering!🩷 Support this podcast https://sayurisaying.com/support
