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Tear-Wiping Services

This Company Rents Out Handsome Men to Wipe Away Women's Tears

— September 22, 2015 — Lifestyle
'Ikemeso' is a Japanese company that rents out handsome men to wipe away women's tears. While crying is largely an unpleasant ordeal, many people find it to be cathartic. This service provides instant companionship for those who need a good cry.

The service works by sending out men to comfort crying women. Each of the men are licensed in therapeutic crying, meaning they are trained to help women feel better after releasing their tears. The service is largely designed for large groups such as offices or business organizations. The idea is that seeing everyone in such a vulnerable state helps to promote communication and empathy.

Although the idea of hiring a handsome man to come and wipe away a women's tears may seem unusual, the service does provide an outlet for people to freely express their emotions.
Trend Themes
1. Therapeutic Crying - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or app that connects people in need of emotional release with trained individuals who can provide therapeutic crying sessions remotely.
2. Emotional Support Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a service that offers emotional support and companionship to individuals in need, beyond just wiping away tears.
3. Vulnerability-based Activities - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new activities or experiences that encourage vulnerability and emotional expression in a safe, supportive environment.
Industry Implications
1. Mental Health Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate therapeutic crying services into mental health clinics or wellness centers to offer a unique approach to emotional well-being.
2. Event Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate tear-wiping services as a unique experience for corporate events or team-building activities.
3. Personal Care Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand tear-wiping services to include a range of emotional support and self-care services for individuals in need.
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