RELEASE INFORMATION
Release DATE 12 NOVEMBER 2019
Sold direct AND VIA YOYOEXPERT, SPINGEAR
Retail 349.99 USD
RAW AND ELECTROPLATED TITANIUM
REGULAR (22 ROSE GOLD, 3 RAW), EXTRA NOODLES (22 ROSE GOLD, 11 RAW)
Diameter 56mm, Width 45mm, Gap 4.4mm
Weight 63.7g (REGULAR), 65.7g (EXTRA NOODLES)
M4 x 8mm axle (REGULAR), M4 x 7MM AXLE (EXTRA NOODLES)
CONCAVE C bearing
STANDARD 19MM RESPONSE
THE BOWL JAPAN TOUR - KYOTO AND OSAKA
The Bowl - Japan Edition, has toured Kyoto and Osaka extensively. Here are some polaroid photos of the key landmarks it visited! Read on to find out more about the yo-yo…
THE YO-YO
The titanium Bowl - Japan Edition comes in two beautiful finishes, raw and rose gold. The rose gold coating is the first ever on a titanium yo-yo, and is reminiscent of the premium feel of luxury collector watches. The Bowl looks absolutely stunning and will grab all the attention in the room. So don’t worry about the sweat dripping down your heads while you gorge yourself with that searing hot bowl of ramen!
This Japan Edition run was machined by a different factory from the original run and significant improvements were made to the machining process. We’ll avoid going into the specifics so you can enjoy your meal… you’ll find out how silky smooth the upgraded version is once you try it.
There are two different weights available, a regular version weighing 63.7g (same as the first run) and a heavier “extra noodles” version coming in at a heavier 65.7g for those who have a bigger appetite for more float. More weight was one of the most popular requests for the titanium Bowl. Fun fact: the Bowl 7068 was the heaviest in the series up to this point and people absolutely loved it! The divine combination of the added weight and old school organic shape will leave you floating on cloud nine and yearning for repeat servings of your favourite tricks.
Where was the weight added you might ask? We camouflaged it! The axle hole was made more shallow to allow more titanium material to be placed there. This invisible design element allows both versions of the Japanese Edition to look identical aesthetically. The regular version uses a M4 x 8mm axle, while the “extra noodles” version uses a proprietary M4 x 7mm axle. These are pan fried to a crispy texture and are perfect condiments to complement our signature ramen (we’ll be throwing in extras!)
To ensure that we keep our Michelin stars every year, we pay great care and attention to every minute detail of the presentation of our dishes.. and utensils. Apart from weighing them, you can differentiate both versions from their engravings - the regular version has the word BOWL engraved, while the “extra noodles” version has an exquisite fishcake engraving with the Japanese words “ボウル” (for BOWL), inscribed.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Certificate of authenticity in the form of a restaurant receipt
Ramen bowl woven patch (REGULAR ONLY), BOWL ENAMEL PIN (EXTRA NOODLES EDITION ONLY)
SECRET RECIPE yellow NYLON THICK ramen string (HAND MADE BY ARLEQUIN IN FRANCE)
Pink fishcake pads
DIE-CUT Bowl logo sticker
Japanese wave pattern cloth WITH PINK TRIMMINGS
Due to the overwhelming demand for the original titanium Bowl, we expanded our restaurant to include more seats. We would still advise you to make a reservation beforehand as the restaurant tends to fill up very quickly… like the stomachs of our loyal ramen slurpers.
Patrons will receive a numbered wrinkled receipt, which has been revamped with our signature fishcake monogram. Dangle that receipt in front of your friends if you want to! Be proud that you've actually set foot in the best ramen restaurant in the world.
For returning customers who already have the Bowl-branded ramen patch (this came with the original run and will also be included with the regular Japanese version), we whipped up an artisan soft enamel pin for a special thank you dessert.
Every customer will also go home with a custom die-cut waterproof Bowl logo sticker. No need to worry about ramen spillage for takeaways!
Each Bowl will come wrapped in a Kimono-grade Japanese Furoshiki wave pattern protective cloth. We again engaged our chief of textile engineering Owen, the sloth with the Midas touch, who serge stitched a sakura pink trimming on the piece of fabric.
NEW RECIPE NYLON RAMEN STRINGS
We hired a new chef who prefers to remain mysterious and be known by his moniker “Arlequin.” Our customers love our original thick ramen strings, but his unique recipe, which takes French cooking cues, takes fusion cuisine to a whole new atomic level. Made of 100% high-grade nylon, they are softer, springier, and smoother in texture than the original ramen strings. We receive a shipment of these ramen strings daily from France to ensure they are fresh when served.
OUR SIGNATURE FISHCAKE PADS
We have continued to use the same steaming method for our signature Ramen Fishcake yo-yo pads, which retains that familiar yet unique umami taste which people have come to love over the years. The best response we ever got from our customer - “it’s soooooo good that I keep coming back!”
ART BY JASON WEEK
The color of the box was inspired by the gorgeous pink of the sakura. The fishcake monogram completes the final look.
