Yatai Stands
Fukuoka (our city here in Japan) is famous for its "yatai stands." These are portable ramen shops. Every late afternoon, their owners cart these to busy sidewalks all over the city. Every evening, thousands of people sit at little stools and enjoy ramen that was cooked inside. And every night, the owners pack 'em up and carry them away again. Here's one on its way to being "unfolded:"
And here are several, in full swing.
We've only eaten at one so far, but the ramen and gyoza there were great!