Tsukemen “Kazu” — A Journey Toward Becoming the World’s Tsukemen Standard
The Tokyo flagship store of Tsukemen “Kazu” is located in an area that can hardly be described as convenient. Yet despite this, it is a renowned establishment where long lines form day after day. In addition, at the 2025 Tsukemen Festival, Kazu achieved a remarkable feat, outperforming many famous shops and ranking No.1 in sales on four out of the five days of the event.
We spoke with Kazushige Kanai, President of KK Japan and recipient of numerous ramen awards, about his passion for tsukemen and the journey that led to the creation of Kazu.

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