The practice of slurping noodles in Japanese and Korean dining culture is celebrated as a sign of appreciation and enjoyment, contrasting with Indian dining etiquette. Cultural acceptance and ...

When I first moved to Japan at the turn of the century, I was told that noodle lovers need not fret about making slurping sounds while eating. Among some, that attitude is changing. There is now ...

Between the lifting of pandemic travel restrictions and the weakness of the yen against foreign currencies, Japan is seeing a huge influx of visitors from overseas these days. It’s great to see people ...

At least, slurp when eating ramen soup at Boom Noodle, where staffers have imported so many aspects of the staple Japanese lunch -- including an attempt to introduce the noisy, fast, vigorous way it's ...