So, you're thinking of jumping into the world of Japanese noodles, but don't know where to start? Each type of noodle has its own specific health credentials, too. Looking for a gluten-free nood?

In this guide, we'll go over the main nine types of Japanese noodles, ranging from well-known favourites like ramen and udon to Blue Zone-approved soba and more unusual varieties like somen and ...

Mr Hamashima, 31, also mentions that during the koji-making season, brewers cannot eat natto. “It can kill the koji,” he says. That factoid is lodged in my mind because I like topping my ...