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 ...

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To promote the launch of Coke Zero, Coca-Cola Japan went viral via a YouTube campaign showing the exploits of quirky fictional hero Vending Machine Red. The result was a following of tens of thousands ...

From hot meals to chilly drinks, Japan’s ubiquitous vending machines offer life’s essentials at a push of a button. From the top of Mount Fuji to the gates of the holiest shrines, it isn’t much of an ...