Ramen Kingdom

In Ramen Kingdom, Justin McCurry sets out to cycle nearly 2,000 miles from one end of Japan to the other, eating and drinking his way through one of the world’s most celebrated food cultures as he goes.

In beautiful remote villages, provincial towns and sprawling megacities, Justin visits dive bars, bustling late-night markets and hidden gems off the beaten track. From miso ramen in Hokkaido to soy sauce on Shodoshima, from Fukushima winemakers rebuilding after disaster to Kyushu’s rich pork broths, he meets farmers, fishermen, brewers and chefs whose livelihoods are bound to landscape and history.

Part travelogue, part cultural history, this is an immersive journey into the beating heart of Japanese cuisine and its passionate cycling culture, and an epic tale of one man's journey on two wheels.