Ramen has become one of Japan’s most well-known ambassadors. The popularity is fueled by the creative nature of today’s ramen scene and the perfect collision between tradition, art and innovation. As we savor and admire this culinary trend, we should take note that the bowl itself is just as important as what it contains. The vessel for ramen affects greatly the presentation of a well-crafted bowl of ramen. There are several characteristics that factor into whether a bowl is good or not so good; shape, style, material, weight, depth and design. The Hinomaru Collection of Ramen Bowls feature a wide range of ramen bowls crafted by artisans from Mino City, Gifu prefecture in Japan.