# Ramen industry activity in Kansai region

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ramen-industry-activity-in-kansai-region
> Updated: 2026-10-02T06:00:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Ramen establishments in the Kansai region are conducting various promotions and announcing new openings. To celebrate the Hanshin Tigers' victory, Ramen Makotoya is running a three-day campaign across 61 locations, offering free items such as beer, highballs, or gyoza. In Osaka, Ramen Station is allowing customers to add up to 20 slices of chashu to select menu items at no extra cost during a three-day period.

In Kobe, Raamen Kobe Taro is holding a founding anniversary sale with half-priced ramen at its Maya and Hanare locations. Additionally, a new restaurant named Janmen, which specializes in ramen designed to be paired with rice using a spicy yakiniku-based sauce, is scheduled to open in the Itayado area on October 8, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Kansai ramen shops launch promotions and new openings

Ramen shops in the Kansai region are celebrating the Hanshin Tigers' victory with free food campaigns, while new locations like Janmen prepare to open in Kobe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kansai-ramen-shops-launch-promotions-and-new-openings

### 2026-09-19: Ken-chan Ramen gains popularity across Tohoku and Hokuriku regions

Ken-chan Ramen, a popular establishment with locations in Tohoku and Hokuriku, is noted for its unique soy sauce ramen despite challenging operating hours and long queues.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ken-chan-ramen-gains-popularity-across-tohoku-and-hokuriku-regions

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