Japanese cuisine is taking the world by storm. From sushi to gyoza, ramen to teppanyaki – we’ve all tried these amazing foods full of flavor. Noodle soup or ramen has become so popular that instant versions are now available at local supermarkets. It often happens that we eat ramen noodles and the broth is left over. Rather than simply dismiss it, a Japanese company has come up with a creative solution. They’ve used ramen broth to fuel a tourist-special train in Japan! Yes, ramen broth is indeed being used as fuel.
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Believe it or not, a Japanese transportation company named Nishida Logistics has invented an alternative fuel using leftover ramen broth. According to Modern Mate, the biodiesel is made from resources sent in by local restaurants and is comprised of 90% tempura oil and 10% ramen broth. First, the lard is separated from Ramen broth and then it is refined in a special way that prevents it from hardening. This ramen fuel is less harmful to the surrounding environment than traditional fuel and also releases a delicious aroma as it travels across the Japanese landscape. Many locals often think that the smell of ramen means there is a restaurant nearby!
Plus, it’s a sustainable way to use up all that leftover ramen broth without throwing it away. The tourist-special ramen train can seat up to 60 passengers and has two wagons. It is called the Amaterasu Railway and is located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. A 30-minute ride in this open train takes you through beautiful views of the countryside. it also goes beyond japan top train bridge, at 344 ft. A video tour of the entire journey has been chronicled by several YouTube channels. To keep an eye:
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