Vending Machines

Foreigners are surprised to find vending machines all over town with a variety of items sold from bread to fruits and T-shirts to stamps. Some vending machines supply its items free of charge during the time of a disaster. We went behind the scenes to see the development of machines that serve both hot and cold temperature drinks in one. Another type of vending machine set in a depopulated town with no convenience stores, provided not only drinks but sweets and snacks, was much valued by the local people. The program will explore cools in Japanese vending machines!