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SILVAS Japan (Part 2)

Statistics say there is one vending machine per every 23 Japanese citizens — more than 5 million, according to Business Insider — and their annual sales are more than $60 billion. You'll find.

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While many popular drinks in Japanese vending machines are well-known and easy to find, there are also hidden gems waiting to be discovered. These lesser-known beverages offer unique flavors and experiences that are worth exploring. Some of the top vending machine drinks in Japan that you may not have heard of include:

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However, vending machines in Japan are mostly written in the Japanese language, hence if you're a foreigner you may need to know a few tips. Vending machines in Japan only use certain currency denominations like 10 yen, 100 yen, 500 yen, and 1000 yen. Any amount below 10 yen isn't acceptable in Japanese vending machines.

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1. Handmade rings Image adapted from: @jamhomemade_shop Mention buying engagement rings and the last place that comes to mind is probably a vending machine. The authenticity of the rings is questionable, and if you're hoping to impress bae, such a slipshod gesture simply won't cut it.

A drink vending machine in Yokosuka, Japan (Joe Cruz photo). Interesting Libations Pinterest

We've categorised them by: Japanese sodas Japanese Fanta Japanese fruit drink Japanese Coca Cola Japanese energy drinks Japanese sports drinks Japanese milk drinks, and Japanese tea drinks. (All the Japanese non alcoholic drinks first.) Then, Japanese alcohol. The rest fit in the 'other' category!

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Japan has plenty of vending machines (jidohanbaiki ~ 自動販売機). There are more than 5.6 million of them in the country. The vast majority of jidohanbaiki serve hot and cold beverages such as unsweetened tea, soft drinks, coffee and energy drinks. Some interesting items can also be purchased from Japanese vending machines. 1. Rice

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Thankfully, Japan is covered in vending machines, so you're never too far away from a cold, refreshing beverage. Of course, you can only knock back so many bottles of Coca-Cola before getting bored with the flavor, so we've scoured the streets of Tokyo and came back with no fewer than 10 vending machine drinks that fly under the radar in Japan.

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Modern vending machines in Japan can keep their drink hot or cold, often in the same machine. Cold beverages generally have a blue LED light with the characters "つめた～い" written on the bottom. On the other hand, the hot drinks have a red light and say "あったか～い." Coffee Vending Machine

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Tick! Hot drinks are marked in red (right) People usually associate vending machines with thirst-quenching cold drinks such as water, Coke, and fruit juices. Japanese vending machines are in a completely different ballpark. Yes, they do offer the aforementioned drinks in abundance, but just as popular are the vending machines that sell hot coffee!

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Oh no, Japanese vending machines, or "jidouhanbaiki" as they're called locally, are a whole different ball game. They're a perfect reflection of Japan's culture, ingenuity, and love for convenience. From drinks to toys, and even beer, you'll find a surprising array of items in these machines. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.

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Hot and cold drinks including coffee, tea, soda, juice, and even soup from a range of brands. Some machines even allow you to choose the temperature of your drink. Fresh food options such as sandwiches, onigiri, ramen, bento boxes, pizza, sweet potatoes, and even sushi.

All About Japan's VENDING MACHINES

In most Japanese vending machines you can buy things like soda, coffee, candy, and chips. Nothing too surprising, right? But, although most vending machines in Japan carry predictable items like these, there are some that carry things that fall a little more on the unusual side.

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In addition, prices vary by vending machine. For instance, the drinks sold at train station platforms may be available for a lower price at a machine outside of the station. Also, you can find 100-yen coin vending machines (pictured above) where you will find all or most drinks for 100 yen. Strange Vending Machines Canned Oden and Snacks

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From the common ice cream vending machines found in train stations to ones selling bags of rice and soup stock, the diversity is truly impressive. You can buy ramen and a lot other pre-made meals from Japanese vending machines. Photo credit: RAMEN STOCK 24 Perhaps one of the best places to get a sense of the variety of vending machines.

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If you've visited Japan, you know the Japanese love vending machines. In Tokyo, there is literally a beverage vending machine on every block, and in most cases, more than one. These vending machines offer a wide variety of beverages, from delicious bubble gum flavored soda to hot coffee, to an odd assortment of drinks in […]

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