Food vending machines in Japan reached their peak in 1985 when there were 250,000 across the country, according to the Japan Vending Systems Manufacturers Association.

Join me as I explore the world's 10 best vending machines in cities like Tokyo, Singapore, Taiwan, Paris, and NYC. This journey features unique offerings such as omurice and pizza from food vending ...

When it comes to grabbing a drink on the go in Japan, vending machines certainly come to mind. One beverage in particular ...

But the machine’s days are numbered. Japan is set to introduce a new set of bank notes this summer, something it does every 20 years or so to thwart counterfeiters.

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 ...

By the summer of 2023, only about 30 percent of drink vending machines could accept the 500 yen coins introduced in 2021, according to the Sankei Shimbun, a Japanese newspaper.