#32: The Ramen Noodle Spa
In Japan, the obsession with ramen has boiled over—literally—into the realm of skincare. At Hakone’s Yunessan Spa House, visitors can soak in ramen baths filled with imitation noodles and pork-based broth. While it may sound like a culinary prank, the concept is rooted in beauty science.
Ichiro Furuya, a spokesperson for the spa, points to the collagen-rich pork broth as a skin booster, tapping into Japan’s growing fixation with flawless complexions. It’s not about seasoning your skin, but nourishing it most unconventionally.
