The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.
Osaka is Japan's third-largest city and a major commercial and industrial hub, with a population of over 19 million people in the greater Osaka area.
Kawasaki is a major industrial city located between Tokyo and Yokohama, and is known for its heavy machinery and technology industries.