Abroad in Japan has a video about the Wanko Soba noodle eating contest, billed as Japan's greatest food challenge.
A program titled The Battle of the Big Eaters - World Championships was recorded in New York City today near Times Square. A woman representing Japan and a man representing Thailand faced off in a spaghetti eating contest. update May 10 Today's filming will take place on Randall's Island update May 11 It appears Molly Schuyler is representing the USA according to this Instagram video., Tomoko Miyake, Ayari Sato and Takuya Yamamoto are Japanese competitors. update May 12 The finals - USA v Japan are recording in Times Square today. It appears Stephanie Torres is on team USA.
Click the City has a list of 9 eating challenges available at Philippines restaurants.
Between Breads in Mumbai, India will hold a hot dog eating contest this month. Qualifiers will take place on May 10 & 11, the finals will be held on May 18.
Kandy Hoa ate a 2.5 kg burger in 14 minutes to take the lead in Biggest Burger contest at 25 Degreesin Bangkok.
Fansided has a blog entry about Japanese competitive eating.
A two ton Ansom, a Khmer tradidional cake, was produced for a Khmer New Year celebration in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and then used for an eating competition. The winner, Kaem Tip, ate 2.85 kg of the cake.
The Korean Times has an article about new drama series based on the phenomenon of meokbang, online streaming of the consumption of large meals.
Time has an article about Park Seo-yeon who is known as the "Diva" on her video streaming sessions broadcast from South Korea. She says she makes $9,000 monthly from fans of her videos where she eats huge meals, which has enabled her to quit her day job. (via Digest Magazine)
Kotaku has a report on the nattou (fermented soybeans, also called natto) eating contest held in Mito, Japan.
Japan Today has a short article about Natsuko "Gal" Sone, who says she would like to have two daughters after giving birth to a son in 2012.
The US Consulate held a Baskin Robbins ice cream eating contest in Chennai, India.
Phoenix.craigslist.org has a request for an "amateur extreme eater" to eat a 100 ounce steak on March 11 or 12 in Apache Junction, AZ for an upcoming Japanese television program. The participant will receive $300.
Square Meater in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is holding a burger eating contest that is reportedly awarding tickets to the FIFA World Cup.
The Hindu has an article about the Three Hungry Men, who conduct eating contests in Mangalore, India.
The Beijinger lists Nathan's Famous as one of five USA restaurant chains to fail in China. Nathan's Chinese sites were closed in 2012 after a hot dog eating qualifier was held in 2011.
GMA News has a video about a giant burger eating challenge held at Panagbenga Festival in the Philippines.
Escaping the Desk has a blog entry about attempting the 1.5 kg burger challenge at the Black Cat in Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon.
CNN has an article about Park Seo-Yeon, who is known as "The Diva" during her big meals that are streamed on Afreeca TV. She has quit her day job after receiving more than $9,000 / month in tips from her online audience, which is 60% female.
xin.msn.com has an article about Pan Yizhong, the most famous Chinese competitive eater who has the nickname "Big Stomach King". (video)
Spot.ph has a list of restaurants in Manila offering big pizzas; the largest has a diameter of 70 inches.
Bloomberg TV has a video about the Korean phenomenon of livestreaming large meals known as Mok Bang claiming that the highest paid performer receives $40,000 a month.
Vitthaya Morawong posted a picture of Joey Chestnut at Gold Curry in Bangkok, where he finished a 6kg (13.2 lb.) curry challenge in 27:30 on November 18, 2013 according to the restaurant's facebook. Joey says he intends to attempt the 10kg challenge in the future.
Kotaku has a blog entry about the curry challenges at Gold Curry in Japan (there is also a Bangkok location). The challenge meal sizes range from 2kg (4.4 lb) to 10kg (22.2 lb). The largest challenge awards 100000 Yen ($952) if finished (this is the heaviest single person eating challenge). (via @swoatt)
Melissa Koh has a blog entry about finishing a 1kg burger challenge in 14 minutes at the Meat Packing District in Singapore.
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