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Japanese Love for Vending Machines: A Brief History

Posted on November 13, 2016November 13, 2016 by Chris Kincaid

You probably expect me to talk about Japan’s infamous panty vending machines. Alright, alright. I will, but there is more to the story. Did you know vending machines were once considered a threat to Japanese tradition? Do you know why Japan historically has the densest concentration of vending machines in the world? Beyond panties and…

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