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The Sweet Creamy Goodness of Japan’s Milk Vending Machines

There is something about milk in Japan that hits different for me, especially when it comes in a glass bottle from a vending machine!

The Gachapon phenomenon has been a long-standing aspect of Japanese pop culture since the 1960s, bringing colorful fun and joy to all.

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

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

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

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

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:

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!

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!

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

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.

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!