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I Bought Something from Akihabara’s “Cursed” Vending Machines
There’s still a lot of fun stuff to see and do in Akihabara. Then there are the vending machines selling oden, bugs, and even an old phone.
Swedish Embassy’s Japan Vending Machine Promotes “Swedish Culture,” Such as Tacos
Want to try a taste of Sweden in Japan? Who wouldn’t?! Now you can thanks to a limited edition vending machine in Ikebukuro.
Japan Travel: Eight Outdated Myths That Are Rapidly Changing
Traveling to Japan? Chances are you’ve heard one of these eight “facts” about the country that are mostly wrong.
Will Japan’s Cigarette Vending Machines Soon Fade Away?
You can still find public cigarette vending machines here and there in Japan. But an upcoming change could drive many into extinction.
Boss Coffee: The History Behind the Popular Can
Boss Coffee is turning 30 years old. Learn about the history of canned coffee, its recognizable logo, and those Tommy Lee Jones ads.
A Subway Train in Japan Gets a Second Life…as a Vending Machine
A long-serving train car on Tokyo Metro’s Ginza line isn’t heading entirely for the scrapyard: a part of its gets to live on in the station.