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Vending machine cull in Japan will skip US bases

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – The ubiquitous Japanese vending machine is keeping its place on U.S. military bases, despite a nationwide round-up of obsolete machines. Many of the 4.1 million vending ...
The New York Times

Japan Runs on Vending Machines. It’s About to Break Millions of Them.

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 from ...
AOL

9 Strangest Things Sold In Japanese Vending Machines

In most places, vending machines mean soda, chips, and a quick snack. In Japan, they’ve evolved into something far more unexpected. Along sidewalks and train stations, machines sell items that feel ...
TechSpot

This Japanese vending machine dispenses Intel Core CPUs for just $3.25 a pop

WTF?! Japan is home to many weird and wonderful things, including a Gacha vending machine where you can grab an Intel Core i7-8700 for about $3.25. The caveat is that the chip has some issues, but it ...

Guess the place: It has vending machines selling everything from eggs to umbrellas

Japan's vending machines go far beyond snacks and drinks, offering everything from hot meals and fresh eggs to umbrellas and anime collectibles. With millions of machines nationwide, they are a ...