Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute to release Ramen Walker Shizuoka 2027

Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute will release ‘Ramen Walker Shizuoka 2027’ on September 8, 2026. This culinary guide features 179 selected ramen shops from across Shizuoka Prefecture, including cities such as Shizuoka, Yaizu, Fujieda, Numazu, and Hamamatsu.

The publication includes several specialized features, such as the ‘Ramen Walker Grand Prix Shizuoka 2026’, which awards gold, silver, and bronze prizes to top-performing shops. It also explores the evolution of ‘Shizuoka Tanrei’ ramen and examines the popularity of ‘regular limited noodles’—specialty dishes offered on specific days or seasons.

Additionally, the guide introduces ‘Ramen White Paper 2026’, a data-driven segment analyzing domestic market trends, international demand for instant ramen, and the preferences of inbound tourists. The book includes a detachable ramen map of the region and a ‘Noodle Passport’ providing various dining benefits at participating locations.