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,…
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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…
JR East debuts AI-powered unstaffed food stands in train station
Unstaffed food and drink stands are usually a more common sight in the Japanese countryside, as local farmers rely on them to provide fresh and…
Chabacco, Japan’s cigarette packaged green tea unveils vending machines in Kagoshima
A few years ago, Japanese company Showtime Inc. introduced their flagship product Chabacco, which cleverly delivers packaged sticks of high quality powdered Japanese tea in…
American Struggles to Live Solely Off Tokyo’s Vending Machines for 24 Hours
By now you probably know that Japan is the land of vending machines. If you thought that convenience stores like 7-11 and Lawson are the…
Japanese vending machines now carrying masks and antibacterial wipes
It’s easy to focus on some of the more niche and adventurous items found in Japanese vending machines, such as edible bugs, high quality dashi,…
New Japanese vending machine displays only nutritional information and back label for drinks
There are very few contents a Japanese vending machine could be stocked with that would surprise anyone. Over the years, we’ve seen vending machines for…
Japan’s edible insect vending machines dish out luxury bug bits
Eating insects is far from a booming trend in Japan, but recently the country has seen an uptick in insect food products, such as ramen…
Six of the Strangest Vending Machines in Japan
Japan loves its vending machines. Take a stroll through a metropolitan center or just walk the long way to work. You’ll encounter countless machines full…
Bugs for Snacks: Entomophagy Vending Machine in Famous Location is Tokyo’s Latest Weird Addition
While many remain squeamish at the very thought, consuming bugs as a source of nutrition is an idea gaining traction as way to relieve the…
New Subscription Service Lets You Have Any One Drink Per Day at Smart Vending Machines
Monthly subscription services have been making inroads in the food and dining industry in Japan lately. For example, Yaro Ramen offers a monthly plan for…
74-Year-Old Japanese Farmer Stocks Vending Machine Daily With Homemade Curry Rice For Hungry Travelers
Japan has a vending machine for just about everything these days. While plenty of typical beverage vending machines can be found nearly anywhere, Japan also…
Tokyo Station Recycles Retired Train into Awesome Drinks Vending Machine
Perhaps it stems from national pride at having one of the most efficient and clean rail services in the world, but for some reason, Japan…
Japan Introduces Official Pokemon Vending Machines
Japan releases Pokemon vending machines with Pikachu guides. Vending machines can be found around just about any corner in Japan, and if you ever tire…
New Vending Machine In Kyoto Lets You Make Your Own Personalized Kit Kat Souvenirs
Throughout the years, Nestlé Japan has released an assortment of limited edition Kit Kats that take advantage of regional and local flavors, with some highlights…