OITA (ANN/THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN) – Nagashi somen – somen noodles flowing in cold water down bamboo pipes – travelled a distance of 4,031.76 metres at an event in Taketa, Oita Prefecture, on Saturday and was formally recognised as a world record.
The Guinness World Record attempt was organised by Takehime, a group of mothers in the city, with the cooperation of businesses and volunteers. Their attempt eclipsed the previous record of 3,515.42 metres, set in November last year in Takamori, Nagano Prefecture.
The somen started its journey in the grasslands of Kuju Plateau and flowed down roads that had been closed to traffic for the event. After approximately 90 minutes, the required amount of more than 25 grammes of noodles arrived at the goal.
