Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters' Shun Mizutani Awarded Year's Supply of Marutai Bo-Ramen for Pole-Hitting Home Run
It has been announced that Shun Mizutani of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters will be presented with 360 packs (a one-year supply) of "Marutai Bo-Ramen" from Marutai Co., Ltd. for hitting a magnificent home run that directly struck the right field pole during a home game. This unusual prize quickly became a major topic on social media, with a flurry of posts like "A year's supply of Marutai Bo-Ramen sounds delicious!" and "I'm curious about Marutai Bo-Ramen..." It even briefly ranked high on Yahoo! Japan's trending keywords. Although Mizutani is reportedly on a gluten-free diet, he responded to the award with a humorous comment: "I'll enjoy it in spirit," which resonated with fans. Some have even suggested, "It might be nice to donate them to children's homes or similar facilities." Marutai Bo-Ramen has been a beloved instant noodle for many years due to its ease of preparation and delicious taste. This incident has s...