Friday 30 January 2015

Why Vending Machines Are So Popular in Japan

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Stroll through the cities. Stroll through the countryside. You'll see 'em. Known as 'jidouhanbaiki', the machines are a feature of the landscape wherever you go in Japan. The country has the highest ratio of vending machines to landmass in the entire world. As the country's official tourist organization points out, Japan is currently home to 5.52 million vending machines.

Surely, there must be a good reason for Japan having all those vending machines. Turns out, there are several.

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