Behind Vending Machine Co’s bubblegum pink aesthetic and oh-so-kawaii signature is a sweet and unapologetically fuzzy business simulation game that relishes the act of building memories on wholesome ...

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

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, ...

A look at a burger vending machine in Japan, showcasing how it works, what it offers, and the unique convenience food ...

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 ...

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)--Rising prices and labor costs are threatening drink vending machines in Japan, which beverage makers have considered to be cash cows because the machines sell products at ...

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 ...