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"Otohiko provides a magnificent solution for 'Noodle Slurping Noise' - the cultural friction between the people who enjoy slurping noodles and the people who feels the noise uncomfortable," the company said.
A microphone embedded inside the large, white fork detects the sound of slurping, prompting the user's smartphone to play a sound effect using near-field communication.
The Otohiko is available to pre-order until Dec. 15 on Nissin's website for 14,800 ($130 USD).
Only 5,000 Otohiko forks will be made available and the product will go into production once all pre-orders have been completed.