Kotaku credits the rise of vending machines in Japan to the country’s population boom after World War II. They offered vendors, especially beverage companies, an easy way to expand their product’s ...

America's love affair with vending machines goes back generations. There are about 7 million vending machines in the country, selling Americans sodas, snacks and sundries — and bringing in nearly $22 ...

New yen notes were introduced that won’t be compatible with many machines that businesses like ramen shops rely on. By Kiuko Notoya and John Yoon Kiuko Notoya reported from Tokyo, and John Yoon from ...

Right now, I am visiting New York. There are not many vending machines here, like there are in Osaka, where I live. Surely, there must be a good reason for Japan ...

In Japan, known as the land of vending machines, free vending machines are gaining popularity. Customers can use them without any cost, while for companies, they provide opportunities to collect ...

Earlier this year, I visited Japan to help Business Insider launch its one of its latest international editions, Business Insider Japan. After spending two weeks in Tokyo, one aspect of the city ...