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 ...

A new store has opened in Hurst for people who like to collect small plastic objects. It's called Gashapon Bandai Official ...

Machines also sell candies, popcorn and toys as well as unusual items like ... according to the Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association. While his customers are mainly Japanese, Saito ...

Japan has embraced vending machines like few other nations and they offer everything from cold soft drinks to hot coffee, snacks, toys and tobacco — typically for low prices. Their popularity ...

Vending machines in Tokyo’s ... small gold bars and spruiking junk toys masquerading as mystery “treasure”. But earlier this month, the Bank of Japan threw a spanner in the works for machine ...

Condom machines are so passé; Japanese love hotels also have vending machines for sex toys, for those wanting to spice things up but too coy to buy one in person. Perfect for those commutes after ...

Vending machines occupy space in Japan from the expected to the unexpected, from train stations to street corners and alley ways, and sell everything - bottled water, beer and snacks, toys ...

Japan has long provided an array of items through vending machines including toys, hot food and clothes, but this is the first time the meat product has been available via this method. At its peak ...