"Ramen is cool": How founder of Ippudo Ramen changed the ramen industry

Shigemi Kawahara, founder of Hakata Ippudo, is considered as one of the pioneers who introduced Japanese ramen culture to the world. SBS Japanese caught up with Mr Kawahara, who was in Australia for the 10th anniversary event.

Founder of Ippudo Ramen, Shigemi Kawahara Credit: Supplied/Ippudo Australia/Yusuke Oba

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