The “forbidden noodles” mark, which prohibits bringing in udon noodles, is attracting a lot of attention on social media. The pictogram used in the guest room guidance of the new ship “Aoi” prepared by Jumbo Ferry (Kobe City) for the first time in 32 years has become a hot topic. No udon is allowed in any of the cabins onboard.
In an interview with J-CAST News, the person in charge said, “It’s not that I don’t like udon.” So why did you post something like this?
“Bringing in udon noodles or pets is strictly prohibited.”
The new ship “Aoi” is a 5200 gross ton car ferry currently under construction at Naikai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture). From October 22, she will begin regular service between Kobe and Shodoshima and Takamatsu. Jumbo Ferry has released guest room information on its official website, etc.
On September 23, this guide was introduced on Twitter, saying, “I laughed at the prohibition of bringing in udon noodles in all guest rooms,” and it became a hot topic.
“Are all seats forbidden noodles?”
“Are Kagawa residents made of udon?”
“Udon prohibition mark slowly rolls”
The guidance uses pictograms that prohibit the use of cameras, smoking, and pets. Lined up there, a unique mark that prohibited noodles was lined up. The notice reads, “All seats are non-smoking. Bringing in udon noodles or pets is strictly prohibited.”
A Jumbo Ferry spokesperson explained:
“It was written to tell you not to bring the udon offered at the onboard shop into the guest room.”