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When visiting Kyoto, or any part of Japan really, you should be prepared to feast on all of the great foods you will find around every corner.  Sure, there’s going to be a lot of rice, fish, and vegetables — but in nearly every food cart or cafe you’ll encounter Japan’s great and legendary love affair with noodles.  Soba noodles, made from buckwheat flour, are favorite staples of the Japanese diet for several good reasons.  But where did this fascination with noodles originate?

Like most countries in the modern world, Japan is highly technological.  You’ll find much of the same stuff there that you’re used to, such as adt security and top quality electronics of all kinds — but you’ll also be delighted at how the Japanese have evolved the simple noodle, making it more nutritious and delicious than ever before.  After many centuries of eating soba noodles, the Japanese have gained a respect the healing power of soba.  The healthful aspects of soba have been confirmed by medical researchers in Japan who note that the high dietary fiber in 100% buckwheat soba helps the body eliminate cholesterol, and provides a healthy form of protein that can reduce body fat.

Here is an infographic about noodles that you should find very enlightening.  Enjoy!