11. Ramen Fork with Noise Cancellation
What it is: a fork with noise cancellation to cover up ramen eaters’ slurping noises.
The average cost is 14,800 yen.
The “Otohiko” noise-canceling ramen fork was developed as a lighthearted response to a distinctive cultural quirk. While slurping is considered a gesture of gratitude in Japan, it may be considered boisterous or rude in other contexts or cultures.
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lets individuals enjoy their ramen the traditional way, but they should be mindful of other people who might find the sound of their slurping disturbing. Through the use of a microphone, the fork recognizes the sounds of slurping and transmits a signal to a smartphone app that plays noise-canceling sounds. In addition to its technological advantages, the fork has a very sleek and contemporary look.
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