The "Kitakyushu Ramen Championship" brings together various eateries from across the Kitakyushu and Chikuho areas! The competition gives diners the chance to vote for the restaurant they think serves the best noodles! A total of 12 local ramen joints will be participating in the championship, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary! And that is not all... Three extra restaurants (from Oita, Tokyo and Fukutsu City) will also involved in this year's event! Members of the public will be able to vote for the restaurants located outside of Kitakyushu and Chikuho, which means that there is a possibility that the title will be won by a Tokyo-based establishment! We can't wait to discover which ramen eatery will win this fierce two day battle! Last year approximately 32,000 bowls of ramen were served during this monster event! Be sure to get involved and don't forget to keep an eye out for the results! (Editorial Dept.: Nika)