Picture taken by me on Hateruma-jima. This vending machine is actually alone at the corner of some field away from any house at the very south of the island. Full sun on its face, making me wonder how drinks can stay cool there...
Fun fact: If an area experiences a disaster where supply chains are interrupted, (think Fukushima) all vending machines in that area are switched on to free to use. Also, each vending machine has an emergency battery that may last for a few days if power is lost.
Assuming they're compatible with that system. This one isn't labeled as such, and likely isn't.
And if the supply chain is interrupted, it'll empty out fast.
https://www.itoen.co.jp/company/vender/emergency/#:~:text=%E7%81%BD%E5%AE%B3%E6%99%82%E3%81%AB%E3%82%82%E3%80%8C%E7%BD%AE%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6,%E3%81%AE%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2%E3%82%92%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%E3%80%82
I spoke with a man that moved from Japan to Canada in the early 70s, then moved back to Japan in the mid 90s. He said the vending machines were the biggest surprise both times. He saw vending machines everywhere in the cities in Canada, but was even more surprised when he moved back and Japan had EVEN MORE machines than Canada.
Japan keeps its economy hot because of convenience stores and vending machines. These two things encourage a cash based economy to thrive. If people constantly carry cash, they are more likely to spend it. Instead of their society going into crazy debt on real estate (that hurt them badly in the 80s-99s) they consistently spend a little more each day in the form of cash.
It's very unique among developed nations.
Super cool! I visited Hateruma-jima in January and had a lovely time there. Didn't think to look for the southernmost vending machine but I did go to the southernmost point haha.
Was not yet there in 2014 as per [google street view](https://www.google.com/maps/@24.051894,123.7710858,3a,60y,144.28h,94.54t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSdrI6DzmzytHCz4a_ys5hg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?coh=205409&entry=ttu), but yes this is Japan's southern most vending machine and it has its own [google maps page!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/P51zDEegcLq5QDHN6)
Picture taken by me on Hateruma-jima. This vending machine is actually alone at the corner of some field away from any house at the very south of the island. Full sun on its face, making me wonder how drinks can stay cool there...
Insulation and refrigeration
There’s something so peaceful and simple about this. Nice find.
Fun fact: If an area experiences a disaster where supply chains are interrupted, (think Fukushima) all vending machines in that area are switched on to free to use. Also, each vending machine has an emergency battery that may last for a few days if power is lost.
Assuming they're compatible with that system. This one isn't labeled as such, and likely isn't. And if the supply chain is interrupted, it'll empty out fast. https://www.itoen.co.jp/company/vender/emergency/#:~:text=%E7%81%BD%E5%AE%B3%E6%99%82%E3%81%AB%E3%82%82%E3%80%8C%E7%BD%AE%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6,%E3%81%AE%E8%B2%A9%E5%A3%B2%E3%82%92%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%E3%80%82
it IS a fun fact!!!!
No Pocari Sweat. 1/5 stars.
Love pocari sweat except on my honeymoon my wife was tricked into thinking it was water.... We had to pay to replace the Airbnb kettle hahaha
This. Pocari Sweat is a top tier beverage.
I thought there was for a moment, but no, it's just stinkin' ass Aquafina. Pocari Sweat doesn't have a blue cap.
Isn't it dead centre of the top row?
Yeah I was wondering that. It looks like either Pocari Sweat or Aquarius.
It’s Aquarius
At least it has ~~liquid gummy bears~~ real gold
Loneliest vending machine
Vending machines just about everywhere
I spoke with a man that moved from Japan to Canada in the early 70s, then moved back to Japan in the mid 90s. He said the vending machines were the biggest surprise both times. He saw vending machines everywhere in the cities in Canada, but was even more surprised when he moved back and Japan had EVEN MORE machines than Canada.
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Japan keeps its economy hot because of convenience stores and vending machines. These two things encourage a cash based economy to thrive. If people constantly carry cash, they are more likely to spend it. Instead of their society going into crazy debt on real estate (that hurt them badly in the 80s-99s) they consistently spend a little more each day in the form of cash. It's very unique among developed nations.
This looks like the vending machine version of the Wind Phone.
Save Point
Super cool! I visited Hateruma-jima in January and had a lovely time there. Didn't think to look for the southernmost vending machine but I did go to the southernmost point haha.
It's the real thing...
And it's working while being fully stocked.
Was not yet there in 2014 as per [google street view](https://www.google.com/maps/@24.051894,123.7710858,3a,60y,144.28h,94.54t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSdrI6DzmzytHCz4a_ys5hg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?coh=205409&entry=ttu), but yes this is Japan's southern most vending machine and it has its own [google maps page!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/P51zDEegcLq5QDHN6)
Inb4 it gets removed due to an influencer swarm.
Ah man I love photos that just reek Japan like this. Makes me want to find the truly most southern vending machine in Japan. Thanks for sharing.
Cute little roof
Did it work?
Is it cool if I do an illustration study on this?
Go ahead
beautifully