Playing With Food for Stress Relief

Edamame Keychain

The Japanese love their cell phone keychains, but this edamame one doubles as a stress reliever. Food has been recognized as a way to relieve anxiety for many people, but usually that’s accomplished by eating it, not playing with it!

The edamame keychain is said to feel like real soybeans, and is designed to let its users squeeze the beans in and out of the pod. Check out the video to see how it’s done!

Food Toy
Creating toys that look and feel like food for stress relief.
Multi-functional Toy
Creating toys that can serve multiple purposes, such as toys for stress relief and keychains.
Sensory Toys
Creating toys that engage multiple senses, such as touch and sight.

Industries Being Reshaped

Toy Industry
Opportunity to innovate new types of toys that can serve as stress relievers and have a functional use.
Food Industry
Opportunity to create food-inspired stress relievers that are safe and non-perishable.
Wellness Industry
Opportunity to explore other non-food sensory items that can provide stress relief and promote relaxation.
SCORE
4.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 39%
Activity 85%
Freshness 8%

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