Drink Vending Machines

Beverage Vending Machines

It is no exaggeration to say that there is one every 100 meters. Convenient for preventing heatstroke.

As you walk around Japan, you will see beverage vending machines everywhere in the city. They are installed in a wide variety of locations, such as near train stations, of course, but also in residential areas, around parks, and at tourist destinations, to the extent that it is no exaggeration to say they are found "every 100 meters." Many people visiting Japan for the first time are surprised by how many there are.

At these vending machines, you can easily purchase a wide variety of drinks, such as water, tea, coffee, juice, and sports drinks. Furthermore, a characteristic and popular feature of Japanese vending machines is that you can choose cold drinks in the summer and hot drinks in the winter. An increasing number of machines accept not only cash but also transportation IC cards and electronic payments.

Summer in Japan, in particular, is hot and humid and can become hotter than you might imagine. Since you will likely be walking for long hours while sightseeing, frequent hydration is highly important as a measure against heatstroke. Because there are so many vending machines, you will rarely have to worry about "not being able to find a place to buy a drink."

On hot days, please do not overexert yourself, and comfortably enjoy your trip to Japan while taking advantage of nearby vending machines.