Maruyama Seimen Co., Ltd. (established in 1958, headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kazuhiro Maruyama, https://maru-men.co.jp/), a manufacturer specializing in commercial noodle products, has launched "Ramen Can" in collaboration with Kumamoto Prefecture's PR character "Kumamon" for exclusive sale at the ASO KUMAMOTO AIRPORT DUTY FREE SHOP (located in the security post-clearance area) at Aso Kumamoto Airport (address: 1802-2 Odani, Mashiki-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture).
This product is a unique Japanese food innovation that combines an "animal-free" design (free from animal-derived ingredients) with the convenience and portability of canned packaging. The product reimagines ramen, a symbol of Japanese food culture, to accommodate diverse dietary preferences and offers a new experiential value to both domestic and international customers.
The company aims to capture inbound demand by addressing the growing interest in "authentic Japanese experiences" among overseas travelers and the increasing need for diverse food options. Through collaboration with regional sales channels, tourism operators, and highlighting local ingredients and stories, the product seeks to contribute to regional revitalization and enhance regional appeal.
Product Details
- Product Name: Miso Ramen Can - Kumamon ver.
- Price: 3 cans for 1,950 yen (tax-free)
- Contents: Noodles, miso soup, toppings (corn, menma bamboo shoots, green onions)
- Rights Notice: ©2010 Kumamoto Prefecture Kumamon
Sales Schedule
From December 22, 2025 - Until stock runs out
Sales Location
Aso Kumamoto Airport
〒861-2204 1802-2 Odani, Mashiki-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture
Aso Kumamoto Airport International Terminal Duty-Free Shop
"ASO KUMAMOTO AIRPORT DUTY FREE SHOP"
※Located in the post-security checkpoint area
About "Ramen Can"
①Using Authentic Wheat Noodles from a Noodle Factory
Features specially developed noodles that resist becoming soggy even when soaked in soup. While previous ramen cans primarily used konjac noodles, this is the industry's first ramen can to use wheat noodles.
The product includes authentic toppings such as menma bamboo shoots and corn. Enjoy authentic ramen anytime, anywhere.
②3-Year Shelf Life at Room Temperature & Ready-to-Eat
The "Miso Ramen Can Kumamon ver." has a 3-year shelf life at room temperature. It can be consumed directly at room temperature, making it perfect as a convenient snack when feeling peckish or as emergency food storage.
(For best taste, heating in hot water is recommended.)
③Animal-Free Design for Diverse Dietary Needs
The "Miso Ramen Can Kumamon ver." contains no animal-derived ingredients. It can be enjoyed with peace of mind by those who feel guilty about eating ramen, as well as vegans and vegetarians.
Since the oil doesn't solidify, it's also recommended as cold ramen. With its universally appealing taste, it's suitable as a souvenir for inbound tourists and for overseas export.
■Official "Ramen Can" Website: https://noodle-tours.com/ramen-can
About Maruyama Seimen
Established in 1958, this noodle factory manufactures custom-made noodles for food-related businesses while focusing on carefully selected ingredients and thorough hygiene management. The company is a leader in soba production, and unlike many noodle factories that specialize only in Chinese noodles, it can produce a wide variety including Chinese noodles, steamed noodles, soba, and udon.
As an established company, it also focuses on sales expansion strategies utilizing IT and freezing technology, and challenges new initiatives. Moving forward, the company aims to become a leading company that revitalizes the noodle manufacturing industry, which faces issues such as successor shortages, by offering food and services that meet the times and needs, and developing new businesses themed on "Food × IT."
