Niigata is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its delicious seafood, sake, and snow festivals.

Soba, a type of thin noodle made from buckwheat flour, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served cold with dipping sauce.

The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.