Both men and women, Japanese nationals and foreigners, went to the izakaya to be hit. The face-slapping service reportedly revived the izakaya’s business.
The sale happened at Shinonsen town’s Hamasaka fishing port on its first auction day of the season. The buyer was Ryosuke Uemura, 47, who owns Ryouriya Uemura restaurant in Kobe.
Each “limited-edition” bowl at The Ramen Boy is available only for the ramen joint’s regulars, with registrations and bookings required.
The shop says that the meat of this “dream ingredient” tastes like lobster and crab, while its yellow glands taste like crab roe.
The duo planned almost everything on their own, including flights, hotels, fun things to do and also checked the requirements for entry into each country.