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Kyoto’s new “matcha love” drinks delivers the premium experience
Kyoto / Matcha Green Tea / Vending machine

Kyoto’s new “matcha love” drinks delivers the premium experience

Posted on: November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Vending machine green tea could never compare to the quality of matcha at Japanese tea ceremonies, that is until “matcha love” stepped in!

5 Japanese energy drinks for your daily power boost!
Combini / Drinks / Vending machine

5 Japanese energy drinks for your daily power boost!

Posted on: September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

Japan is abundant in its very peculiar beverages designed to immediately boost your power. These 5 energy drinks will keep you buzzing!

The new “Fizzpresso” by Tully’s Coffee combines soda & espresso!
Drinks / Vending machine

The new “Fizzpresso” by Tully’s Coffee combines soda & espresso!

Posted on: September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

The idea of a carbonated coffee beverage initially had me grossed out, but Tully’s Coffee’s new Fizzpresso drink proved me wrong!

5 refreshing goods to get you through the Japanese summer
7-Eleven / Combini / Drinks / Food / Summer / Vending machine

5 refreshing goods to get you through the Japanese summer

Posted on: August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

7-Eleven and vending machines are your best friends during the Japanese summer, in fact they’re critical for your survival!

Top 5 Japanese steamed buns that really hit the spot!
Combini / Food / Vending machine

Top 5 Japanese steamed buns that really hit the spot!

Posted on: March 15, 2025August 1, 2025

Steamed buns are an absolute delicacy in Japan and cost as little as 150 yen! These are my top 5 picks for these delicious doughy treats:

Cream in a can? Trying Hokkaido canned cream vending machines
Food / Hokkaido / Sapporo / Vending machine

Cream in a can? Trying Hokkaido canned cream vending machines

Posted on: March 4, 2025August 1, 2025

Japan is a loose canon when it comes to obscure vending machines, but this one gets my stamp of approval with its tasty Hokkaido canned cream!

The 5 most obscure vending machines in Japan
Drinks / Food / Vending machine

The 5 most obscure vending machines in Japan

Posted on: September 29, 2024August 1, 2025

I’ve seen my fair share of unusual ideas and concepts in Japan, but these 5 obscure vending machines definitely stand out as the most unique!

Top 5 vending machine soups you’ll find only in Japan
Drinks / Food / Vending machine

Top 5 vending machine soups you’ll find only in Japan

Posted on: April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

The practicality of vending machines goes far beyond a can of cola. Here in Japan, you can grab yourself a savory soup too!

Fushimi Momoyama Castle is the most underrated castle in Kyoto
Autumn / Castle / Culture / Kyoto / Vending machine

Fushimi Momoyama Castle is the most underrated castle in Kyoto

Posted on: November 22, 2023July 30, 2025

A site I never thought I’d see in Kyoto, the Fushimi Momoyama Castle stands tall and proud to rival the magnificence of Japan’s best castles.

Top 5 cola drinks you can only get in Japan
Combini / Drinks / Vending machine

Top 5 cola drinks you can only get in Japan

Posted on: September 17, 2023July 29, 2025

We all love a good can of cola every now and then, and while you can still get Coca-Cola and Pepsi in Japan, there’s so much more to explore!

Pepsi Nama – Japan’s exclusive variant of Pepsi with a “raw taste”
Combini / Drinks / Vending machine

Pepsi Nama – Japan’s exclusive variant of Pepsi with a “raw taste”

Posted on: August 13, 2023July 29, 2025

I’ve spoken about Japan’s exclusive Pepsi Refresh Shot before, but I was surprised to find another Japan-only variant known as Pepsi Nama!

Interesting vending machine items you’ll find only in Japan
Travel / Vending machine

Interesting vending machine items you’ll find only in Japan

Posted on: March 7, 2023July 29, 2025

Japan is known for being unique in more ways than one. These 5 vending machine drinks are just some of the things you’ll find only in Japan.

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