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Japan’s insane vending machines: 5.5 million machines & the weirdest surprises

Japan is home to 5.5 million vending machines, and we hunted down the craziest and most unexpected ones. From quirky snacks and drinks to bizarre gadgets and surprises, this adventure shows how Japan ...
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 ...