Japanese firms sell ‘fridges for humans’ to cope with heatwave

With temperatures in Japan nudging 38C and the government issuing heatstroke alerts, two Japanese companies have teamed up to ...
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Living on vending machines in Tokyo for 24 hours

In this video, I take on the challenge of living on vending machine foods in Tokyo for 24 hours. Experience a variety of options, including hot dogs, burgers, and fried chicken, as well as unique ...
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Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by vending machines

With summers becoming ever hotter in Japan, companies are increasingly thinking outside the box to come up with new and ...
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Japan is bracing for rage against the vending machine

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. In many ways Japan is a country that's firmly embraced technology, yet it remains attached to good old ...
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Vending machine cull in Japan will skip US bases

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – The ubiquitous Japanese vending machine is keeping its place on U.S. military bases, despite a nationwide round-up of obsolete machines. Many of the 4.1 million vending ...

Once moneymakers, Japan’s beverage vending machines see profits declining

Profitabiliy has deteriorated owing to sluggish sales and rising maintenance costs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
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I tried vending machine pizza in Tokyo

Join me as I take on the vending machine challenge in Tokyo, living off unique Japanese vending machines for one week. This ...
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7 Most Interesting Things in Japanese Vending Machines

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 ...