Vending machines have provided convenience (and some inconveniences) for decades, but other countries are taking the market ...

Japanese street vending culture is the perfect melange of tradition and modern-day practices. It serves as a window into the ...

Japan has long had a thing for vending machines, with more per capita than any other country. While some rare examples in parts of Tokyo dispense curios like jewelry and collectible toys ...

This is a sponsored story, created and edited exclusively by Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Tokyo Updates website. Japan's vending machines are one of the things that stand out the most to ...

New yen notes were introduced that won’t be compatible with many machines that businesses like ramen shops rely on. By Kiuko Notoya and John Yoon Kiuko Notoya reported from Tokyo, and John Yoon ...

Japan is a society that's still in love with cash — and vending machines. The country began issuing new banknotes this week and a problem has already cropped up. Almost 80% of Japan's vending ...

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“There’s nothing wrong with the vending machine,” he said, expressing frustration with the need to buy an expensive new unit compatible with the new notes. All over Japan ...