Tonkotsu ramen from a shop called Nantsuttei near Shinagawa Station. 40. Ramen April 06, 2020 by Jason Nieling in Food Ramen is a very popular meal in Japan but did you know that it was actually adapted from Chinese noodles and wasn't even known as "ramen" until the 1950s? Join Jason and Paul as they explore the delicious world of ramen!