It looks like a food event called “Koshien Ramen Festival × Omotenashi Men Baka” has been running around the outside of Hanshin Koshien Stadium since Tuesday, April 14.
(This info was provided by Kaorun-san and Hank @ Nishitsu SP.)
The image below is quoted from Hanshin Koshien Stadium Outer-Area Food Event 2026 [Part 1] “Koshien Ramen Festival × Omotenashi Men Baka” to Be Held! | News Release | Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

It’s a ramen event where popular ramen shops from across Japan gather〜🍜
Koshien Ramen Festival × Omotenashi Men Baka
When is it?
Tuesday, April 14〜Sunday, April 19
*May be changed or canceled due to rain or other conditions
Weekdays: 14:00〜19:00
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00〜15:00
Where is it?
Mizuno Square, outside Hanshin Koshien Stadium

What kinds of ramen are coming?

Each bowl of ramen: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- RAMEN マルエス食堂
Rich miso ramen packed with the savory flavor of spiny lobster - 拉麺 久留米 本田商店
Rich tonkotsu ramen made with traditional yobimodoshi soup - ラーメン家 あかぎ
Rich chicken paitan ramen known for its creamy foam - うまそうなラーメン屋 ジャンク店
Hearty mazesoba with plenty of back fat and lard - 麺逢 KATAJIKENAI
Light shellfish-dashi ramen full of briny umami - 明寿屋
Special karaage that’s crispy outside and juicy inside
Can anyone join?
Anyone is welcome. Just head straight to the venue on the day.
Event details are → here
Final Thoughts
By the way, on Friday, April 17, it looks like there will also be a stage event featuring Tomoharu Shoji, who has been appointed as a 2026 Koshien Gourmet Ambassador🎤 Getting to try ramen from all over Japan, including miso, tonkotsu, chicken paitan, mazesoba, and shellfish dashi, sounds pretty exciting. Ramen fans won’t want to miss this〜🍜
*Kaorun-san and Hank @ Nishitsu SP, thank you for the info!!
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