{"id":102783,"date":"2024-06-13T13:57:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T04:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=102783"},"modified":"2024-07-03T11:42:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T02:42:51","slug":"vending-machines-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/vending-machines-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan: The Land of Vending Machines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every time I speak to a traveler in Japan, they never fail to mention two remarkable things: the country&#8217;s incredible cleanliness and the <strong>abundance of vending machines<\/strong>. You can find them in every corner of Japan, be it a bustling city, a beach, a remote mountain trail, or even amidst nature&#8217;s beauty. Since coming to live in Japan and seeing them everywhere, I can confidently say that Japan is undoubtedly the land of vending machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-kind-of-vending-machines-does-japan-have\">What Kind of Vending Machines Does Japan Have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-why-is-a-vending-machine-so-popular-in-japan\">Why are Vending Machines So Popular in Japan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-do-japanese-call-a-vending-machine\">What Do the Japanese Call a Vending Machine?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-kind-of-vending-machines-does-japan-have\">What Kind of Vending Machines Does Japan Have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of vending machines is relatively recent, but they have seen significant growth since their introduction. The first Japanese vending machine was installed by Coca-Cola in the 1960s as part of a marketing strategy to promote their products in Japan. This brings us to Japan&#8217;s most common vending machine, which <strong>dispenses cold and hot drinks<\/strong>. While cold drinks are common in most vending machines worldwide, it&#8217;s less common to find hot drinks available. In Japan, it&#8217;s possible to purchase hot tea or coffee from such machines, especially during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07185605\/vending_machine_kochi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A vending machine in the middle of the Japanese countryside\" class=\"wp-image-102784\" style=\"width:733px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07185605\/vending_machine_kochi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07185605\/vending_machine_kochi-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07185605\/vending_machine_kochi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07185605\/vending_machine_kochi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07185605\/vending_machine_kochi-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07185605\/vending_machine_kochi-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07185605\/vending_machine_kochi.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Even in rural parts of Japan, you are never far from one of these bright, red vending machines.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Something less common around the world but possible in Japan is the presence of alcohol and tobacco vending machines. These machines are restricted to <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/legal-age-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">adults, who must verify their age<\/a> with an adult residence card before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though there are many drink machines in Japan, they have been slightly decreasing these last decades since 24-hour&nbsp;convenience stores have become more prevalent. Instead, the market has seen more machines offering food items. During the coronavirus pandemic, these machines were particularly useful, allowing people to avoid contact with others. As a result, ramen, gyoza, cake, and ice cream machines have become more popular in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102785\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190406\/vending_machines2-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"a Japanese vending machine \" class=\"wp-image-102785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190406\/vending_machines2-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190406\/vending_machines2-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190406\/vending_machines2-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190406\/vending_machines2-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190406\/vending_machines2.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102786\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190407\/vending_machines3-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful drink machines in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-102786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190407\/vending_machines3-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190407\/vending_machines3-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190407\/vending_machines3-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190407\/vending_machines3-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07190407\/vending_machines3.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The cold drinks are marked with a blue sign saying \u3064\u3081\u305f\u3044&nbsp; and the hot ones with a red sign saying \u3042\u305f\u305f\u304b\u3044. Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mainichilatte\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Mainichilatte<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these machines in Japan are not limited to just food and drinks: Japanese society has been using automated <strong>machines for some unusual purposes<\/strong>. While they may not be as common, there are also machines for things like dating (where one can find information about potential dates after inserting 1,000 yen), dispensing insects, and even mystery grab bags. In fact, in 2022, a prototype for a medicine vending machine connected to a video call with a pharmacist was created. It&#8217;s clear that Japan leads the way with the most innovative and diverse uses for these automated systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102787\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191350\/vending_machine4-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tobacco vending machine in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-102787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191350\/vending_machine4-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191350\/vending_machine4-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191350\/vending_machine4-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191350\/vending_machine4-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191350\/vending_machine4.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102789\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191720\/vendingmachine_5-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ice-cream vending machines\" class=\"wp-image-102789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191720\/vendingmachine_5-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191720\/vendingmachine_5-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191720\/vendingmachine_5-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191720\/vendingmachine_5-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07191720\/vendingmachine_5.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"103210\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/25121712\/vendingmachine_sriracha-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"sriracha vending machine\" class=\"wp-image-103210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/25121712\/vendingmachine_sriracha-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/25121712\/vendingmachine_sriracha-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/25121712\/vendingmachine_sriracha-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/25121712\/vendingmachine_sriracha-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/25121712\/vendingmachine_sriracha.jpg 822w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Yvonne Tanaka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Tobacco and ice cream vending machines are some of Japan&#8217;s unusual varieties. Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mainichilatte\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Mainichilatte<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese vending machines also have <strong>different designs depending on their location or collaboration<\/strong>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/web-stories\/pokemon-in-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Pok\u00e9mon-themed<\/a> or anime-themed machines recently spreading across Japan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102792\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_7-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A Pikachu vending machine\" class=\"wp-image-102792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_7-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_7-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_7-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_7-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_7.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102790\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_8-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Doraemon themed vending machine\" class=\"wp-image-102790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_8-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_8-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_8-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_8-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_8.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102791\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_9-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chansey's vending machine in Tohoku\" class=\"wp-image-102791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_9-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_9-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_9-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_9-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194124\/vendingmachine_9.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">You can travel around Japan taking pictures of the Pok\u00e9mon-related vending machines, <em>gotta catch &#8217;em all! <\/em>Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mainichilatte\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Mainichilatte<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-why-is-a-vending-machine-so-popular-in-japan\">Why are Vending Machines So Popular in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan is the second country with more vending machines after the USA, but in terms of population and land area, <strong>Japan is the world\u2019s largest market for them<\/strong>. Can you think of the reasons why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first reason is that <strong>Japanese vending machine manufacturers fabricate the machines and are also responsible for<\/strong> restocking them with products. This ensures that the machines are almost always fully stocked, making them very convenient to use. They&#8217;re also user-friendly and reliable, rarely experiencing malfunctions. They<a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/yen-currency-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\"> accept coins, 1,000 yen notes<\/a>, and even some travel cards such as Suica or Pasmo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102796\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_10-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vending machine next to a wooden house\" class=\"wp-image-102796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_10-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_10-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_10-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_10-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_10.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102795\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_11-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"vending machines in a row in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-102795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_11-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_11-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_11-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_11-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/07194649\/vendingmachine_11.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Vending machines in Japan are always reliable, giving you your product in the blink of an eye. Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mainichilatte\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Mainichilatte<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the industry and practicality, vending machines are very popular due to the Japanese way of life. The country&#8217;s urban areas are home to most of the population, and the busy passengers using the excellent public transportation networks in these cities value their time, especially during rush hour. They allow people to quickly purchase tea or coffee, making them a perfect fit for the fast-paced lifestyle in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vending machines also play an important role during extreme weather conditions. Japan is known for its cold winters and, above all, its hot summers. The country experiences cold winters and hot summers, so having access to these machines allows people to stay hydrated with cold drinks and warm up with hot drinks. If we think about a major <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/earthquakes-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">natural disaster such as an earthquake<\/a>, they would also be crucial: some are programmed to give free drinks in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102798\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155806\/vendingmachine_12-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A machine on an uphill road\" class=\"wp-image-102798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155806\/vendingmachine_12-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155806\/vendingmachine_12-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155806\/vendingmachine_12-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155806\/vendingmachine_12.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102799\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155807\/vendingmachine_13-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Vending machines with graffities on the wall\" class=\"wp-image-102799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155807\/vendingmachine_13-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155807\/vendingmachine_13-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155807\/vendingmachine_13-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08155807\/vendingmachine_13.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">No matter where you are in Japan, you will always find a vending machine. Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mainichilatte\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Mainichilatte<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, Japan&#8217;s reputation as one of the <strong>safest countries in the world<\/strong> is another reason for the widespread presence of vending machines. The low risk of theft or vandalism makes it feasible to have many of them in public spaces or even in quiet areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-do-japanese-call-a-vending-machine\">What Do the Japanese Call a Vending Machine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for one of these handy machines in Japan, you can ask, &#8220;Jidohanbaiki wa arimasu ka?&#8221; (\u81ea\u52d5\u8ca9\u58f2\u6a5f\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b.) Vending machine is written as \u81ea\u52d5\u8ca9\u58f2\u6a5f and pronounced as jidohanbaiki. Don&#8217;t be intimidated by this word; it&#8217;s simpler than it seems. It literally reveals what the machine does: \u81ea means oneself, \u52d5 means move, \u8ca9\/\u8ca9\u58f2 means sell, and \u6a5f means machine. So even if you&#8217;re in a remote place and can&#8217;t find a vending machine, you know how to ask someone about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102802\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160651\/vendingmachine_14-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160651\/vendingmachine_14-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160651\/vendingmachine_14-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160651\/vendingmachine_14-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160651\/vendingmachine_14-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160651\/vendingmachine_14.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Captain Tsubasa machine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102801\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_15-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_15-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_15-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_15-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_15-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_15.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A cute cat machine in Disney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"102800\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_16-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_16-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_16-332x500.jpg 332w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_16-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_16-150x226.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/08160650\/vendingmachine_16.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A vending machine matching with traditional houses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mainichilatte\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Mainichilatte<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, after learning all these aspects about vending machines&#8217; distinctiveness, remember to try them and experience them when visiting Japan. 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