Jews have long championed the therapeutic properties of Matzoh Ball Soup, but the Japanese have put a whole new spin on Cup Noodles with this latest spa treatment.

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Spa now offers a giant bowl of ramen seasoned with the requisite spices and a massive dash of salt and pepper for group dunks. According to the owners of the chichi spa: "The aroma of pepper is said to have the effects of refreshing your mind, warming your burned-out heart and inflaming your passion."

Ramen will never be the same.