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Openings, closings, festivals, chain specials and konbini releases from across Japan, checked against the organiser's or company's own announcement and linked to the shops and guides on this site.
Tokyo Ramen Festa is back at Komazawa Olympic Park from 30 October to 3 November 2026: 12 shops, free entry, ¥1,100 a bowl.
Source: Tokyo Ramen Festa Executive Committee + 2 more
Read the storyIppudo marks its 41st year with a Pan Dorobo collaboration from 1–23 November: ramen burger sets, character goods, and a kids' campaign across Japan.
Source: Ippudo official site + 1 more
Yokohama Iekei Ramen Ikkakuya opens its Ochanomizu shop 26 October, one minute from the station with service until 3 AM.
Source: PR TIMES
7-Eleven Japan's Ramen Fair starts 28 October 2026 with four new ramen, including bowls supervised by Chuka Soba Tomita and Iida Shoten.
Source: Seven-Eleven Japan + 1 more
A vegetable-led ramen shop opens in Akasaka on 26 October 2026, serving a salt-koji ramen made with more than 15 vegetables.
Source: Go beyond vegetable via PR TIMES
The 12th Ramen EXPO runs on 20 days from 21 November to 30 December 2026 at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Osaka: 60 shops over six rounds.
Source: Ramen EXPO Executive Committee
From 10 November 2026 to 11 January 2027, every Tenkaippin sells the beef tendon ramen normally served only at its head store.
Source: Tenichi Shokuhin Shoji via PR TIMES + 1 more
Dai Tsukemen Haku presents Ra-1 Grand Prix from 10 October to 15 November at Shinjuku Okubo Park: Japan's top ramen shops compete for ¥5 million.
Source: Dai Tsukemen Haku official site
Ramen Yamaokaya's creamy white miso tonkotsu ramen returns from 1 October at ¥950, pairing thick noodles with a mellow miso-tonkotsu broth.
Source: Ramen Yamaokaya official site + 1 more