Production Company Zion Creates Noodle-Themed Show in Nagoya with Ninety-Nine's Takashi Okamura, 'Okamura Mens Club' to Air for Two Consecutive Weeks
Zion Corporation will broadcast a two-week sequel to 'Okamura Mens Club', a TV show hosted by Takashi Okamura, on May 24 and 31. The local Tokai region broadcast features Okamura exploring Nagoya's Sakae and Atsuta areas to enjoy local noodles like 'ankake spaghetti' and 'kishimen' while completing a 'Mens Map'.
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'Mirakan? Indian?' Ninety-nine's Okamura is perplexed. Seeking local noodles, he strolls through the streets of Nagoya with a map in hand. It is the first TV show hosted by Takashi Okamura in the Tokai region, and a sequel has been confirmed. 'Okamura Mens Club' will be broadcast for two consecutive weeks starting at 11:15 AM on Sunday, May 24, and Sunday, May 31.
Zion Corporation will broadcast the sequel to 'Okamura Mens Club', hosted by Ninety-nine's Takashi Okamura, over two weeks following its well-received premiere in the Tokai region this past March.
- 2nd Episode: Sunday, May 24, at 11:15 AM
- 3rd Episode: Sunday, May 31, at 11:15 AM
*Tokai local broadcast (Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures)
## Program Overview
Japan is currently experiencing an unprecedented noodle boom. The noodle gourmet culture in the three Tokai prefectures has evolved uniquely.
This led to the formation of a club named 'Okamura Mens Club'.
With unique local noodles (Mens) as the goal, Tokai-beginner Takashi Okamura walks around the city.
Furthermore, club president Okamura aims to complete an unfinished 'Mens Map' provided by the show by adding spots that catch his interest.
## Episode 2: Walking around the 'Sakae Area', the heart of Nagoya. The target 'Mens' is Nagoya's classic 'Ankake Spaghetti'.
The stage for the second episode is the bustling center of Nagoya, the Sakae area, on a weekend. With the sequel confirmed, President Okamura is highly motivated.
The show starts at a classic photo spot in the Sakae area, with the 'Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER' in the background. Amidst various weekend events, Okamura first stops by an idol event. His reaction to the uniquely formatted show is a highlight.
Additionally, Okamura fully enjoys the spacious 'Hisaya-odori Park', going up to the tower's observation deck and trying to make original show merchandise. At an outdoor table tennis table, he has a serious match with a young girl who happened to be there. There, a certain philosophy learned from his 'master, Sanma Akashiya' is revealed.
The target 'Mens' is his first experience with 'Ankake Spaghetti', a staple of Nagoya cuisine. He is surprised by the generous portion at a long-established restaurant said to be its birthplace. Will President Okamura choose the classic 'Mirakan' or the 'Indian'?
## Episode 3: Strolling through the historical 'Atsuta Area'. The target 'Mens' is 'Kishimen' eaten in a solemn atmosphere.
The third episode starts at the Atsuta Jingu-mae shopping street, which has a retro Showa-era atmosphere.
There, President Okamura faces an immediate trial when he stops by an intriguing shop. Displayed at the storefront is the shop's famous melon pan with a savory aroma. Although he says, 'Given the show's title, it's hard to eat anything other than noodles,' what action will he take?
Furthermore, he visits the essential 'Atsuta Jingu' shrine in the Atsuta area. He is guided around the precincts by Mr. Mochizuki, a Shinto priest who claims to be a huge fan of Okamura, but receives some strict words regarding his shrine-visiting manners. The episode is packed with content, including choosing souvenirs at the commercial facility 'Atsuta nagAya' and stopping by the classic pre-shrine visit spot 'Kiyome Mochi Sohanke'.
Appearing at the end is 'Miya Kishimen', an illustrious 'Mens' established in 1923. Since 'udon' is common in Osaka and 'soba' in Tokyo, Okamura surprisingly has no memory of eating 'kishimen'. What will his reaction be?
## Comments from Takashi Okamura
I am happy to be able to do 'Okamura Mens Club' again!
An acquaintance who watched the first broadcast featuring 'Yaba Misen' contacted me and said, 'Misen is a major-league classic,' and 'Why didn't you know about it?' My wife told me the same thing at home, so it was a bit embarrassing...
I think there are many other noodles in Nagoya, so I'm looking forward to the future!
The public goal of this show is to make a 'Mens Map', but behind the scenes, the setup is that I will open a ramen shop in Nagoya in about two years (laughs). To that end, I want to learn about various noodles in Nagoya...
No one knows what will happen in the television industry in the future, and since most veterans at Yoshimoto end up running snack bars or something similar, there's that kind of trend... (laughs).
## Basic Program Information
- Title: 'Okamura Mens Club'
- Cast: Takashi Okamura (Ninety-nine)
- Broadcast Date and Time: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM 'Sakae Area' / Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM 'Atsuta Area'
- Broadcast Area: Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures
- Catch-up Streaming: TVer, Lo
Zion Corporation will broadcast the sequel to 'Okamura Mens Club', hosted by Ninety-nine's Takashi Okamura, over two weeks following its well-received premiere in the Tokai region this past March.
- 2nd Episode: Sunday, May 24, at 11:15 AM
- 3rd Episode: Sunday, May 31, at 11:15 AM
*Tokai local broadcast (Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures)
## Program Overview
Japan is currently experiencing an unprecedented noodle boom. The noodle gourmet culture in the three Tokai prefectures has evolved uniquely.
This led to the formation of a club named 'Okamura Mens Club'.
With unique local noodles (Mens) as the goal, Tokai-beginner Takashi Okamura walks around the city.
Furthermore, club president Okamura aims to complete an unfinished 'Mens Map' provided by the show by adding spots that catch his interest.
## Episode 2: Walking around the 'Sakae Area', the heart of Nagoya. The target 'Mens' is Nagoya's classic 'Ankake Spaghetti'.
The stage for the second episode is the bustling center of Nagoya, the Sakae area, on a weekend. With the sequel confirmed, President Okamura is highly motivated.
The show starts at a classic photo spot in the Sakae area, with the 'Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER' in the background. Amidst various weekend events, Okamura first stops by an idol event. His reaction to the uniquely formatted show is a highlight.
Additionally, Okamura fully enjoys the spacious 'Hisaya-odori Park', going up to the tower's observation deck and trying to make original show merchandise. At an outdoor table tennis table, he has a serious match with a young girl who happened to be there. There, a certain philosophy learned from his 'master, Sanma Akashiya' is revealed.
The target 'Mens' is his first experience with 'Ankake Spaghetti', a staple of Nagoya cuisine. He is surprised by the generous portion at a long-established restaurant said to be its birthplace. Will President Okamura choose the classic 'Mirakan' or the 'Indian'?
## Episode 3: Strolling through the historical 'Atsuta Area'. The target 'Mens' is 'Kishimen' eaten in a solemn atmosphere.
The third episode starts at the Atsuta Jingu-mae shopping street, which has a retro Showa-era atmosphere.
There, President Okamura faces an immediate trial when he stops by an intriguing shop. Displayed at the storefront is the shop's famous melon pan with a savory aroma. Although he says, 'Given the show's title, it's hard to eat anything other than noodles,' what action will he take?
Furthermore, he visits the essential 'Atsuta Jingu' shrine in the Atsuta area. He is guided around the precincts by Mr. Mochizuki, a Shinto priest who claims to be a huge fan of Okamura, but receives some strict words regarding his shrine-visiting manners. The episode is packed with content, including choosing souvenirs at the commercial facility 'Atsuta nagAya' and stopping by the classic pre-shrine visit spot 'Kiyome Mochi Sohanke'.
Appearing at the end is 'Miya Kishimen', an illustrious 'Mens' established in 1923. Since 'udon' is common in Osaka and 'soba' in Tokyo, Okamura surprisingly has no memory of eating 'kishimen'. What will his reaction be?
## Comments from Takashi Okamura
I am happy to be able to do 'Okamura Mens Club' again!
An acquaintance who watched the first broadcast featuring 'Yaba Misen' contacted me and said, 'Misen is a major-league classic,' and 'Why didn't you know about it?' My wife told me the same thing at home, so it was a bit embarrassing...
I think there are many other noodles in Nagoya, so I'm looking forward to the future!
The public goal of this show is to make a 'Mens Map', but behind the scenes, the setup is that I will open a ramen shop in Nagoya in about two years (laughs). To that end, I want to learn about various noodles in Nagoya...
No one knows what will happen in the television industry in the future, and since most veterans at Yoshimoto end up running snack bars or something similar, there's that kind of trend... (laughs).
## Basic Program Information
- Title: 'Okamura Mens Club'
- Cast: Takashi Okamura (Ninety-nine)
- Broadcast Date and Time: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM 'Sakae Area' / Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM 'Atsuta Area'
- Broadcast Area: Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures
- Catch-up Streaming: TVer, Lo
FAQ
Where is 'Okamura Mens Club' broadcast?
It is broadcast locally in Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures. It's also available on catch-up services like TVer.
What food is featured in the 2nd episode in the Sakae area?
The episode features 'ankake spaghetti', a representative dish of Nagoya cuisine.
What is the goal of the TV show?
The goal is to explore the city for unique local noodles and complete an unfinished 'Mens Map'.