# Stress-Relief Pubs Hit People with Bottles at nda~ bakayarou By boom chicky boom | Published 2009-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relieve-stress References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/smash-a-bottle-on-your-friends-head-over-dinner-to-relieve-stress/) When I get stressed out, I pour a glass of wine, turn on soothing music, light a couple of candles, and relax in the tub or bed with a good book. At nda~ bakayarou, a newly opened pub in Nagoya, Japan, a different way to [relieve stress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-mind1) is being promoted. The owner has created a safe environment called a Bakayarou stress box where friends or family can take out their stress on each other either by hitting them over the head with a bottle, or popping a balloon to drench them in water. No worries though, it’s all in good fun and nobody gets hurt, as you’ll see from watching the video above. This is the same concept of relieving stress by hitting a [punching bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client), having a pillow or [Nerf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-dog-glow) bat fight. It sure beats kicking the dog! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stress Relief Experiences:** Opportunity to create unique stress-relief experiences that allow people to release tension and have fun in a safe environment. - **Interactive Social Spaces:** Chance to develop interactive social spaces where friends and family can engage in stress-relieving activities together. - **Alternative Stress-relief Methods:** Potential to explore unconventional methods of stress relief beyond traditional means. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses can create stress-relief pubs or spaces to offer unique experiences for customers seeking stress relief. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can incorporate stress-relief activities into their offerings, such as interactive games and experiences. - **Wellness:** Wellness industry can tap into the growing demand for alternative stress-relief techniques and offer innovative solutions for relaxation and self-care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retail Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miista.md) - [Petting Booth Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petting-booth.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-and-words.md) - [Calming Confetti Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confettitherapycom.md) - [Whisky-Filled Stockings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisky-stocking.md) - [Robotic Stress-Relieving Cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amagami-ham-ham.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Food-Shaped Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-pickle.md)