RA MEN is how you spell "UBIQUITOUS" in Japanese.

Aka Chochin (red lantern outside) is a small, local bar with food.
Sometimes you'll see just the lantern or lantern with the name of the place on it.

But look at the writing on THIS red lantern. We saw that last week. RAA MEN.
Guess what's on the menu there.

You'll learn more about noodles in classes to come.

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