Discovery Japan Inc., which operates the travel-specialty channel "Travel Channel," is pleased to announce the highly anticipated new episodes of "Drive-In Ramen Quest," a culinary journey narrated by actor Jiro Sato, will premiere in Japan on "Ramen Day," July 11 (Sat) at 10:00 PM. "Drive-In Ramen Quest" © 2026 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All rights reserved. A ramen exploration journey with narration by actor Jiro Sato! What awaits at the destination are encounters with simple ramen and the smiles of people. Now, let's journey to the drive-ins! The narrator, a middle-aged man who loves ramen, embarks on a journey to drive-ins that are still in operation across Japan, with the image of the ramen he ate at a drive-in in his childhood in his heart. His travel companion is an old model Jimny. He visits two drive-ins per episode, and also makes stops at places other than drive-ins along the way, enjoying discoveries unique to the travel destination and encounters with people! Jiro Sato (Satō Jirō) Born May 7, 1969, in Aichi Prefecture. In 1996, he founded the theater unit "Chikara Waza." He wrote and performed in all productions. His first starring film, "Yōjū Mameshiba," has become a series. He is active in a wide range of fields, including acting and screenwriting for dramas and films. An interview with Jiro Sato, who is in charge of narration, has arrived! ● You have appeared in many dramas and films, but compared to acting in dramas and films, are there any unique joys or difficulties in narrating "Drive-In Ramen Quest"? Jiro Sato: I have a radio show on NHK called "Jiro Sato and Oyaji no Jikan," and I tell the staff, "I hope they don't take this the wrong way," that "recording the program is a form of relaxation." The staff say, "That's fine!! In fact, that's even better!!"... "A place where I don't need to act" is a form of relaxation, or rather, a great change of pace, and I can record it enjoyably. Program Writer: Is it like