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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, 2025March 15, 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, 2025March 4, 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, 2024September 29, 2024

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!

Top 5 obscure drinks from Japan’s supermarkets
Combini / Drinks / Shopping

Top 5 obscure drinks from Japan’s supermarkets

Posted on: November 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Japan’s supermarkets provide food and drinks that are cheap, tasty, and downright strange. Here are my top 5 most obscure drinks in Japan!

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, 2023August 13, 2023

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!

Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer
Combini / Summer

Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer

Posted on: July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

Summer in Japan is like a never-ending battle against exhaustion and sweat, but these 5 combini refreshers are sure to get you through!

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, 2023March 7, 2023

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.

5 cool things you’ll find in Japan’s arcades
Anime / Arcades / Gaming / Vending machine

5 cool things you’ll find in Japan’s arcades

Posted on: January 14, 2023January 24, 2023

Japan’s arcades are no different from western arcades for the most part, but they do put a unique spin on things that’ll leave you in awe!

Sagamihara – Home to Japan’s vending machine park
Food / Vending machine

Sagamihara – Home to Japan’s vending machine park

Posted on: December 13, 2022July 31, 2023

There are many reasons to visit the beautiful coastal city of Sagamihara, but this vending machine park tops the list!

Top 5 Coffee Cans from Japan’s Vending Machines
Combini / Drinks / Vending machine

Top 5 Coffee Cans from Japan’s Vending Machines

Posted on: August 14, 2022December 18, 2024

Here, I’ll be reviewing my top 5 favorite Japanese coffee cans to help you find your perfect blend.

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