noren

The word noren often refers to split curtains hung in front of a shop.

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Arrivals pass through long linen noren to find a loftlike, putty-colored room dominated by a robata grill on one side and a sushi counter on the other.

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A copy machine had been moved out of an oversize closet and she had installed a noren Japanese door curtain for privacy.

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I decided to keep the funky blue and white fish noren from Japan that hangs in the doorway to the baby room.

Archive 2009-02-01 Field Notes 2009

I decided to keep the funky blue and white fish noren from Japan that hangs in the doorway to the baby room.

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Why not complement that noren with a couple of Japanese art prints?

Hello Wood Floors! A little photo tour... Field Notes 2009

Aka-noren's noodles are extra-thin, so you can slurp a good bit of broth in every bite, and you'll want to -- the broth here is flavorful, not overly salty and greasy.

Eating Well in Tokyo, with Yen to Spare 2008

Aka-noren is located near the Nishi-Azabu crossing, about a 15-minute walk from Roppongi, a busy nightlife district.

Eating Well in Tokyo, with Yen to Spare 2008

Aka-noren prepares its ramen in the style of Kyushu, Japan's southernmost island.

Eating Well in Tokyo, with Yen to Spare 2008

Aka-noren's second location is in the more posh Maru building near Tokyo station.

Eating Well in Tokyo, with Yen to Spare 2008