Masahiro Ono is a traveling udon noodle chef – instead of having his own shop, he lugs his tools around in his van to make noodles at house parties and events all over the country. The 27-year-old began this unique business after training for 3 years at an udon shop in Tokyo, hoping to create a new style of udon-making that would appeal to his generation. His approach allows customers to see a professional chef making noodles up-close, and business is slowly gathering steam. He has even started making udon to the rhythm of live music performances. With income still unstable, Ono has no permanent address and nests on friends' couches, but he's constantly tackling new challenges with bold, out-of-the-box ideas.
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From the Slopes to the Playroom Living Positively with Dementia Uncovering Precious Life Stories Old House, New Hope Finding Poetry in Cancer Once Lost, Now Found: A Brother's Journey Home Once Lost, Now Found: Dancing for My Future Once Lost, Now Found: Student Actors' Challenge Sharing a Manga Dream A Truckful of Food and Smiles Forging On: Master and Apprentice Learning to Teach A Guesthouse's Unexpected Beginning Sharing Zao's Wonders Dancing Beyond Disabilities Giving Dreams a Boost Sweet Taste of Hope Mr. Grandpa in Nursery School A Teacher's Passion The Colors of the Forest Opening Doors to Newcomers Remembering Our Railway Soaking Up a Hot Spring Dream Grandmas' Goodbye to an Old Market Auntie's Candy Store – Sweets & Life Lessons Brewing a Future for Local Tea Pursuing the Ultimate Awa Indigo Sculptures with Soul A Budding Forestry Career The 100km Walk: Two Life-Changing Days "Crazy Mike" the Artist Making Udon to a Different Beat Onikenbai: the Demon Sword Dance Tears, Laughter and Motherhood The Maturing Sake Expert Apprentice Geisha: Making Dreams Come True Night School - Learning for Living
From the Slopes to the Playroom Living Positively with Dementia Uncovering Precious Life Stories Old House, New Hope Finding Poetry in Cancer Once Lost, Now Found: A Brother's Journey Home Once Lost, Now Found: Dancing for My Future Once Lost, Now Found: Student Actors' Challenge Sharing a Manga Dream A Truckful of Food and Smiles Forging On: Master and Apprentice Learning to Teach A Guesthouse's Unexpected Beginning Sharing Zao's Wonders Dancing Beyond Disabilities Giving Dreams a Boost Sweet Taste of Hope Mr. Grandpa in Nursery School A Teacher's Passion The Colors of the Forest Opening Doors to Newcomers Remembering Our Railway Soaking Up a Hot Spring Dream Grandmas' Goodbye to an Old Market Auntie's Candy Store – Sweets & Life Lessons Brewing a Future for Local Tea Pursuing the Ultimate Awa Indigo Sculptures with Soul A Budding Forestry Career The 100km Walk: Two Life-Changing Days "Crazy Mike" the Artist Making Udon to a Different Beat Onikenbai: the Demon Sword Dance Tears, Laughter and Motherhood The Maturing Sake Expert Apprentice Geisha: Making Dreams Come True Night School - Learning for Living