Dark Roasted Blend: Vending Machines Craze in Japan
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/09/vending-machines-craze-in-japan.html

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Bosley's recommendations (for coffee!) from Tokyo

Vending machines in Japan are as commonplace as temples, bicycles, and karaoke booths. It's not uncommon to see a street lined with a dozen or more machines selling products ranging from cold and hot drinks to flowers or rice. And almost none of these vending machines are vandalized or non-functional. According to the Vending Machine Manufacturers Association, Japan has one vending machine for every 23 people.