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Ramen Scavengers in Tokyo, Japan

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Night at Shinjuku's Kabukicho entertainment district Cold, snowflakes, winter in Japan Slurping a bowl of hot ramen  Warm the belly, warm the heart  Smile on face, happy girl! That was how I fantasized about eating ramen in Japan. And that was my lifelong dream! My childhood dream finally came true last month when we stepped foot on the Land of The Rising Sun. Planning our trip around food destination was my main mission in Japan. Apart from eating the best sushi we've ever had, we also went Ramen Hunting. Having had the difficulties in looking for tips online, I want to share my experiences about Japan for a English speaking audience. Despite the slight drama of being stopped during transit in Kuala Lumpur for a night before getting myself legally into the largest city in the world. I was overwhelmed by how much Tokyo had to offer. Ramen is the Japanese working class's soul food. It's dotted everywhere in the city, high and low an