Japan didn't invent the vending machine, but it's perhaps in Japan that the humble vending machine reaches its apotheosis. According to Wikipedia, "Japan has the highest number of vending machines per capita, with about one machine for every 23 people". They're very popular indeed (although some love them perhaps a little too much). All sorts of goodies can be purchased, often 24/7 and almost you-name-it.You may be travelling along, craving an omelette, when up pops this little yellow shed full of fresh eggs – kept in air-conditioned egg-comfort. Perfect – and only 300 yen. Now you just have to find someplace to cook them.
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