Thanks to the viral and, yes, quite controversial, wedding photo of Kiray Celis perched on top of a vending machine in Japan, these everyday metal boxes suddenly became the talk of the internet. People had mixed reactions to the stunt, but the moment also reminded many of us that Japan’s vending machines are not just places to grab a quick drink. Here in Hokkaido, they feel like tiny windows into the region’s character. They are convenient, quirky, and sometimes so unexpected that you cannot help but stop and take a closer look.
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| Japan’s Quirkiest Vending Machines: Hokkaido Edition |
After traveling through all 179 municipalities of Hokkaido with my family, I have seen vending machines that go far beyond canned coffee and soda. Some of them surprised me. Others made me laugh. A few made me wonder how they even ended up in the middle of nowhere. Each one showed a bit of Hokkaido’s charm, whether through local snacks, rare drinks, or items you would never imagine finding inside a machine.
Here are some of the most memorable ones I have encountered on the road.
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| Exotic sashimi - Kiyosato Roadside Station, Kiyosato |
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| Rumoi Special Products - Rumoi Roadside Station, Rumoi City |
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| Obira Special Products - Obira Roadside Station, Obira |
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| Carp Food - Satsunai Onsen Garden, Makubetsu |
How about you? What is the most unique vending machine that you have seen in your Japan trip?
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