There are a lot of things to love about Japan, but top on my list is vending machines. Cheap(ish), diverse, and always in stock, these electronic havens have saved me more times than I would like to admit. [For more, check out: Top 7 Things about Japanese Vending Machines] But really, content aside, the main reason I love Japanese vending machines is because they seem to be on every corner. Why I like Japanese Vending Machines: Well, to start it off, Japan has the highest number of vending machines per capita – with around 1 machine for every 23 people. That means for the 127 million people that live in Japan, they share exactly 5557272 vending machines. As a country with limited space, busy workdays, and people always “on the go,” it makes perfect sense. Which means it’s pretty common to see a vending machine on every street corner, even out in the middle of nowhere. Out in the middle of nowhere in Aomori Why I really like the availability of Japanese vending machines: I don’t have to plan ahead. I don’t have to ration my water. If I’m thirsty, I can just cough up 100yen, walk a couple paces, and [...]
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