Life Is Journey is a small ramen shop in a narrow alley in Kumamoto, serving black garlic ramen and rich tonkotsu ramen. The menu includes the standard Hajimari ramen and black garlic oil ramen, with gyoza and extra noodles available on the side. On Tuesday evening the shop was full and there was a short wait, and it seats about five to six at the counter plus two two-person tables. Noodle firmness can be chosen, and only cash is accepted.