Ajisen Ramen Begins a New Chapter, Earning the Title "World's No.1 Brand" of Noodle Restaurant

SHANGHAI, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Ajisen Ramen has been awarded the prestigious certification of World's No.1 Brand of noodle restaurant, measured in terms of the number of directly operated stores by Euromonitor, affirming the brand's superior quality and broad international presence.

50+ Years of Making Pork Bone Soup: Ajisen Ramen's Global Appeal Soars in 120 Cities

In the 1960s, Takaharu Shigemitsu opened the first Ajisen Ramen store with the aim of bringing authentic Japanese tonkotsu (pork bone) broth ramen to food enthusiasts worldwide. The brand incorporates "sen" (thousand) in its name, a testament to its ambitious goal of establishing 1,000 outlets globally.

In 1990, Ajisen Ramen became one of the representatives of Kyushu tonkotsu ramen in Japan and began to expand globally. Today, Ajisen Ramen is present in 15 countries across 5 continents, with restaurants in over 120 cities. Meanwhile, Marugame primarily adopts a direct-operated model to ensure consistent quality.

Over 50 years, Ajisen Ramen has been using premium pork bones to simmer the soup base, employing advanced Japanese soup-making techniques through seven meticulous processes. Each batch of bone broth undergoes a painstaking 12-hour process, demonstrating Ajisen Ramen's commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship while fostering innovation.

Ajisen Ramen follows stringent ingredient selection criteria, sourcing top-tier, premium ingredients globally through robust supply chains. This includes Danish Crown pork cartilage, Ecuadorian white shrimp, Australian beef, and Russian snow crab.

Five Facilities Established in China, with an Unwavering Commitment to Quality Craftsmanship

In 1996, Ms. Pan Wei introduced Ajisen Ramen to mainland China. Since then, Ajisen Ramen has established deep roots and flourished in the market, emerging as a leading player in China's chain restaurant sector.

As early as 2012, Ajisen China began pioneering the establishment of central kitchens. Currently, Ajisen China operates five facilities in Shanghai, Dongguan, Tianjin, Chengdu, and Wuhan. These facilities have also introduced advanced Japanese technological standards. Some of them have obtained ISO22000 certification. Over 15 years, all five major factories have ensured food quality and safety. Additionally, Ajisen Ramen has established a robust food safety management system, ensuring that every step complies with the strictly food safety standards, giving every diner peace of mind.

Ajisen Ramen's signature secret ingredient, senmi-oil (thousand flavors oil), is crafted through a 2-hour simmering process and 1,800 seconds of continuous grinding. Paired with the carefully selected European-sourced, juicy and flavorful pork cartilage, these unique offerings enhance the exceptional taste of Ajisen Ramen.

Collaborating with Michelin-starred Chefs, Ajisen Unveils Its New Offerings

During this year, Ajisen will collaborate with international Michelin-starred chefs to develop three new dishes, set to debut exclusively in mainland China and deliver a whole new culinary experience to the country's diners. Looking ahead, Ajisen Ramen remains committed to upholding the spirit of craftsmanship and accomplishing its mission of "offering a delicious bowl of ramen to patrons worldwide". The brand will continue to explore and innovate, bringing more delicious, healthy, and unique dining experiences to food enthusiasts everywhere.

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Ajisen Ramen Begins a New Chapter, Earning the Title "World's No.1 Brand" of Noodle Restaurant

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading-edge artificial intelligence algorithms are now powering production at nearly half of VSPO's esports tournaments, dramatically reducing content creation time and enhancing fan engagement, said the company's co-founder Danny Tang at the New Global Sport Conference 2024 ("NGSC") in Riyadh this August.

At a panel discussion with other industry leaders including Ahmad Alabduljabbar, Craig Levine, Jean Mariotte, Penny Diao and Shay Segev, Tang said nearly half of the esports tournaments VSPO produces are now leveraging AI to assist key production tasks such as live highlights capturing and post-game replay editing, markedly boosting the efficiency and agility of the company's tournament operations.

VSPO, Asia's biggest esports company, organizes and produces more than 80 tournaments and 7,000 matches every year, captivating an online fan base of over 800 million.

"Over the past couple years, we have developed a lot of AI tools to allow us to better produce esports tournament content in a much more efficient manner," said Tang, who is also VSPO's CFO and head of global strategy office, "For example, our 'AICam' now allows us to turn hours of game footage into viral social media content in mere seconds."

As the leading conference for the Esports World Cup Foundation, the NGSC 2024 hosted a global delegation of over 1,200 industry thought-leaders at the Kingdom Centre on August 24-25.

At the event, Tang introduced VSPO's two proprietary AI tools, "AIOB" and "AICam", which have been instrumental in streamlining esports production process. AIOB, an algorithm trained on extensive tournament data, assists directors in identifying and broadcasting the most thrilling moments in real time. AICam, on the other hand, automates the selection and editing of highlights, turning them into viral video clips with unprecedented speed and precision.

Another VSPO's key AI project Tang shared was VSPO's partnership with Qualcomm on the Snapdragon "Faith of Victory" initiative, an esports athlete emotion detection system capable of providing real-time insights into an athlete's state of emotions by studying their facial expressions and heart rates. The AI system has been trained with data from 175 professional players across 18 top teams in the King Pro League, and VSPO continues to refine it for improved performance on a frequent basis.

Furthermore, Tang said that VSPO is also in the process of integrating its proprietary AI technologies into its signature, award-winning "4K OB Truck," a patented mobile production unit designed for on-the-go creation and broadcasting of top-tier esports events.

This innovative vehicle was a standout feature at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, where esports was recognized as a medal sport for the first time, as a significant portion of the esports series was produced using VSPO's "4K OB Truck," showcasing its capabilities on an international stage.

About VSPO
With a global presence encompassing 14 office locations and eight top-tier esports arenas, VSPO offers a comprehensive suite of esports services, including tournament organization, marketing solutions, community development, and more.

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VSPO Co-founder Danny Tang: Half of VSPO's Esports Tournaments Now Assisted By AI