Fukuoka’s famous ramen shop, Hakata Ippudo opened in Taiwan on May 3! The launch received a warm reception, with people lined up outside the store before opening. The new Taiwan location is the 9th Hakata Ippudo store overseas. The company aims to open around 9 more new stores within the next five years, including in Shanghai in the future.
Source: http://www.sponichi.co.jp/society/news/2012/05/03/kiji/K20120503003175610.html
