Those Japanese innovators, what will they think of next? The perfect present for those nerdy, instant noodle-loving geeks, this instant noodle soap is packaged to look like Japanese ramen -- but don’t put it in your mouth (unless you want to wash your yapper, that is).
Open up the package of instant noodle soap and you will find a yellow bar of soap that looks a lot like the dehydrated noodles so many college students live off. No word on what flavors/scents the soap comes in, but I wouldn’t put tonkatsu past those crafty Japanese.
What's Driving This Trend
- Food-inspired Personal Care
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- Novelty Gifting
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- Hybrid Products
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Who This Affects Most
- Personal Care
- There is potential for disruption by introducing fun and unique products in the personal care industry.
- Gifting
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- Food
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