From hot canned coffee and corn soup to highballs, dashi, and even gyoza, Japan’s vending machines offer a fascinating look ...

New yen notes were introduced that won’t be compatible with many machines that businesses like ramen shops rely on. By Kiuko Notoya and John Yoon Kiuko Notoya reported from Tokyo, and John Yoon from ...

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 ...

Japan's ailing vending machine industry is looking to indulgences like caviar and fresh sashimi to stymie its decades-long decline. Aided by the pandemic push for minimizing contact with others, ...