Why vending machines are so popular in Japan
Vending machine paradise Japan is a vending machine paradise. According to an article in IT Media, while their numbers are slowly dipping as a result…
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One Piece Film Red cakes in a can hit vending machines in Japan
Fans of long-running hit anime and manga One Piece have no doubt been enjoying a full course of new movie merchandise thanks to the theatrical…
After becoming a huge hit, Japanese vending machines bring back canned ramen broth
In Japan, JR East Cross Station Water Business Company’s Acure vending machines are known for their unique digital interfaces, but they have another quality that…
‘Crystal candy’ shop unveils Japan’s first kohakuto vending machine for magical sweets 24/7
A traditional Japanese sweet that has been in the limelight recently is ‘kohakuto’. The name literally means ‘amber sugar’ and it is known for its…
Japan brings back its popular ready-to-drink curry in a can with new and improved spices
The aisles of convenience stores and especially vending machines in Japan offer a wide variety of different flavored beverages, but one surprising trend is that…
Japanese vending machine sells one of the country’s premium fruits at a surprisingly generous price
You could probably dedicate a good chunk of your itinerary when traveling in Japan to just scouting unusual finds in vending machines. While most machines…
Japanese vending machine sells chilled work gloves to the delight of many
It’s getting to the point that you can’t be surprised by what Japanese vending machines sell. With fancy French gourmet meals and canned ramen broth,…
Japanese bullet train’s beloved “too hard” ice cream released in vending machines to much delight
If you’ve ever traveled by shinkansen, or bullet train, in Japan, you may have had the pleasure of ordering from the food cart (particularly on…
Japanese airport’s international gourmet vending machines has netizens clamoring for them everywhere
Vending machines in Japan are known for conveniently being just around every corner, but they might as well be known for carrying just about everything…
Heavy snowfall in Japan turns drink vending machine into gacha capsule toy machine
One of the charms, as well as most frustrating aspects of the many gacha capsule toy vending machines that are popular in Japan is that…
Japanese Twitter user chronicles 3 week quest to conquer inaccessible vending machine
While Japan has an absolute abundance of vending machines, Twitter user 606 (@bumWings) is dead set on reaching one that their access to has been…
Drinkable Ippudo tonkotsu pork ramen broth released in Japanese vending machines
JR East Cross Station Water Business Company’s Acure made brand digital vending machines can go a bit beyond providing a simple beverage, offering subscription services…
Vending machine in Kyoto serves high quality French cuisine at affordable prices
The seemingly ubiquitous presence of vending machines in Japan can be a bit surprising for first time visitors, but even more surprising is probably just…
New vending machine in Japan serves up frozen rice noodle meals
Vending machines in Japan are often talked about for some of their surprising contents, such as canned curry, pizza, and even high quality dashi. Lately,…
Japanese superhero wins internet’s hearts responding to child’s SOS letter posted to vending machine
Many prefectures and towns throughout Japan are represented by a mascot character that is seen as somewhat of a local ambassador. These characters typically become…