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Fukuoka has recently gained a reputation throughout Japan as a "city of udon." New kinds of eateries have started to emerge, including izakaya (bar and restaurant) style establishments that serve udon. Some people even say that there are more restaurants specialising in udon than ramen! Fukuoka udon is known for the soft texture of noodles. Locals like noodles with a hard texture in ramen dishes. But it seems that a softer noodle is more popular in udon dishes. It's kind of interesting, right? The fourth episode of the short anime "Hakata Mentai! Pirikarakochan" features ghost stories about the soft quality of local udon noodles to help highlight the appeal of the dish. Delightful udon restaurants are opening throughout Fukuoka in quick succession. It is now a very competitive market! Which joint will catch your eye first?