Japan’s everyday convenience stores have become a culinary cultural cornerstone, securing a near-cult following among ...

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with ...

Vending machines are an key feature of most Japanese townscapes. But rising prices, cheaper competitors and shifting habits ...

A small retail space in Eugene, Ore., is offering a unique shopping experience built around Japanese-style vending machines, ...

In the land of vending machines, what’s behind the biggest single-year decrease ever for soft drinks? Visitors to Japan are often amazed at just how many vending machines the country has. Residents, ...

The number of soft drink vending machines installed in Japan in 2025 fell to 1.95 million, preliminary year-end figures show, dropping below 2 million for the first time in the 30 years for which ...

Japanese beverage manufacturing and distribution firm Lifedrink plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary, LD Vending Co., as part of its strategy to expand into the vending machine business, ...

Japan’s Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage is divesting its vending machine business to local teas and waters producer Lifedrink Company. In a statement last week, the subsidiary of food-and-drinks group ...

With record numbers of travelers heading to Japan, the general eating IQ among visitors has gone up. Beyond seeking out the best ramen and sushi, most now know that they can head to 7-Eleven for ...

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Japanese coffee is not just about the drink itself but also the atmosphere, precision, and surprising variety that surround each cup. For many American visitors, it feels like a unique blend of Old ...