Momofuku Ando , born Go Pek-Hok, was an inventor and businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. He is known as the inventor of Nissin Chikin Ramen and the creator of the brands Top Ramen and Cup Noodles.

Ikeda is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 103,064 in 49723 households and a population density of 4700 persons per km². The total area of the city is 22.14 square kilometres (8.55 sq mi). It is a suburban city of Osaka City and a part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area.