Kyoto Ramen Chain Transforms Neglected Bamboo Forests into Menma; Sustainability, Youth Participation Among...
- Posted on February 22, 2026
- By The Japan News
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Kyoto Ramen Chain Transforms Neglected Bamboo Forests into Menma; Sustainability, Youth Participation Among...

KYOTO — A ramen chain based in Kyoto Prefecture has launched a project to transform abandoned bamboo forests into menma — a common topping for ramen — helping tackle a local issue.