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Bizarre Japanese vending machine sells “Peace and Equality” and “Angels and Demons”

We find out just how devilish and angelic these 100-yen surprises are. Our reporter Natsuno Futon was strolling the streets of Oyama City in Tochigi Prefecture the other day when s...

Japanese vending machine find introduces us to a new drink you can’t get anywhere else

An iconic Japanese candy, now in drinkable form.  Japan is filled with vending machines, and one of the people helping to prop up the industry is our very own reporter Mr Sato. He...

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand…

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand…

A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices

Frozen home-style cooking with unbelievable tastes. If you ever find yourself away from the bustling crowds of Kyoto’s cultural hotspots, wandering around the quiet industrial pock...

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years

In the land of vending machines, what’s behind the biggest single-year decrease ever for soft drinks? Visitors to Japan are often amazed at just how many vending machines the count...

7-Eleven Japan now has ramen machines…but only at 41 stores

Find out how to use the machines, and more importantly, where to find them. Back in 2013, 7-Eleven Japan revolutionised the convenience store scene by equipping its stores with cof...

Zunda Shake vending machine lets you taste samurai culture in milkshake form

Edo-period specialty gets a modern makeover in the heart of Tokyo.  If someone were to mention they’d tried a green beverage in Japan, most people might assume they’re talking abou...

Pokémon vending machines may be on way out

Bookstore promos shop with vending machine

SandStar SRK AI Vending Machine

A large‑capacity design to reduce restocking and operating pressure. Four cameras to prevent theft and reduce shrink.

Gigantic gacha machine appears in Tokyo department store for capsule toy celebration

Monster Capsule is a gacha behemoth. “Monster Capsule” might sound like the name of some cheap Pokémon knockoff, but the capsule being referred to isn’t one meant for carrying crea...

9 of the UAE’s most mind-bending vending machines

From gold bars to cupcakes… The vending machine, as a format for buying stuff, has pretty much spent its entire existence as a desperation snack stop. Insert coins, push buttons an...

SandStar SRK2 AI Vending Machine Fact Sheet

High traffic? That’s exactly where SRK2 belongs. Two doors. Fourteen shelves. Designed for locations where speed, capacity, and turnover matter.

Nayax、無人販売向けキャッシュレス決済端末で日本市場本格参入

Nayaxは、日本市場への本格参入に合わせ、キャッシュレス決済端末「VPOS Media 4 Series」の提供を開始した。まずはQRコード決済に対応し、クレジットカード(EMV)および電子マネーへの対応は7月...

Mystery Machine turns surprise vending into social experience across Tri-State

A local business is putting a unique spin on the vending machine experience by serving up surprise drinks from around the world, with customers never knowing exactly what they’re g...

なぜ、羽田空港に「文具の自販機」？　コクヨの実証実験が示す、新しい売れ方

コクヨが羽田空港直結の商業施設内で展開する「文具の自販機」が面白い。文具は目的買いが一般的な商材だが、どういった理由でどんな人が買っているのか？

Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan

Japanese konbini blends into a setting that inspired Studio Ghibli. Japanese convenience stores are known for their bright lights and stand-out signage, but in a country filled wit...

Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too

Japanese convenience store FamilyMart gave us not just one, but two reasons to stop by on April 28, with the release of a pair of Pokémon-themed dessert drinks. Additions to the…

Smart vending machine catches and charges thieves to their c card and room lol

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Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too

Family Mart’s Pokémon Pokopia dessert drinks are supposed to be mixed in-store, but there’s an alternative. Japanese convenience store Family Mart gave us not just one, but two rea...

“自販機が話し出す”未来がすぐそこに!?　進化する「音声AI×ハードウェア」、日本の勝機は

音声AIの主戦場はコールセンターを超え、葬儀社や自動販売機など生活の「現場」へ拡大している。軽量な小型言語モデル（SLM）の台頭により、ネット不要の「オンデバイスAI」が現実味を帯びる中...

New in town: Find meals $3 and below at the AmiCARE vending machine

AmiCARE’s new vending machine at Block 326A Sumang Walk in Punggol North dispenses freshly cooked halal meals for S$3 and below, with weekly menu changes based on resident feedback...