Banpresto, a famous japanese producer of anime related goods, released a new bath pearl producing machine which allows customers to create their own fragrant bath pearls.

It’s no surprise that such a product hits the shelves in Japan. Unlike the Western shower-mentality which has to be quick and efficient, the farEast still prefers the plunge. Japan is very well known for its ‘onsen’ (hot springs) and a well-deserved ‘ofuro’ (bath) after a  tough day at work/school still is one of the best ways to relax for most Japanese.

Banpresto created this “Bathbomb maker” in an effort to personalize bathing whilst introducing some family fun in the process of creating your own style in bath pearls. The concept is simple: pour the bath salt powder into the gumball-looking machine, turn the handle to mix up the content, and press the mixed substance into the preferred shape.

Example fragrants include:

-          Oriental Beauty (Chinese tea)
-          Cool Ocean Salt (Good feelings)
-          Golden Sugar (Twinkle)
-          Princess Rose Kiss (Lovely)
-          Lady Ginger (Spicy)
-          Sweet Brown Bear (Sweet)
-          Green Tea (Mind of Japan)

An innovative fun product for those of you who prefer a relaxing bath over shower time.