vending machines

The vending machine in Japan, without a doubt one of the modern conveniences prevalent in Japan. In urban areas, its hard to go 20 yards without bumping into a vending machine. According to the Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association, there is one vending machine for every 23 people, making it one of the highest densities in the world. Literally, you can buy anything. Cold drinks in the summer, hot drinks in the weather, fried food, instant ramen, candy, dried fish (yum!) Natto (fermented beans), alcohol, you name it. But my favorite has to be porn. Who walks around on the street thinking, "yes, i want to buy porn today, hopefully there will be a vending machine just around the corner." I think with all these vending machines, it leads to waste in energy and creates more trash. But, if you want to buy porn, you know where to go....