I remember this one episode of Full House when Danny told either Stephanie or Michelle that they needed to chew each bite of food at least 20 times. Then they did and it took FOREVER. Hilarious. Almost as funny as that time Michelle was thrown from her horse. Anyway, Japanese being the way they are, they've invented a bite counter which beeps after every 30 chews and plays a song after you've chewed 1000 times. It's supposed to ensure that you're eating at the right speed.