The results of a national survey on the cost of eating out for ramen last year were announced on the 7th, and Yamagata City returned to Japan for the first time in two years at 13,196 yen, surpassing rival Niigata City.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced on the 7th the results of a household survey conducted last year targeting prefectural capitals and ordinance-designated cities nationwide.
According to that, the cost of eating out for ``Chinese soba'' such as ramen last year, including delivery, was 13,196 yen per household in Yamagata City.
On the other hand, Niigata City, which was the first place two years ago, was 12,573 yen.
Yamagata City overtook rivals such as Niigata City and Sendai City, and returned to Japan for the first time in two years in eating out expenses for ramen.
Second place was Niigata City, and third place was Sendai City.