Hello there! Not really finding an objective answer, but gathering some perspective regarding my question.
Ever since coming to Japan, I have noticed that there are a lot of vending machines in Japan. It is everywhere! From every corner of the stations, sidewalks, buildings, and neighborhood, you can always find a vending machine. Because of that, that got me curious. For those who live in Japan, I would like to ask,
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Do you often use vending machine in Japan?
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Where do you usually use the vending machines?
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What item/s do you usually purchase on vending machines?
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Relating to number 3, Which do you prefer purchasing these items, vending machines or stores like konbini and supermarkets? Why?
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Why do you think there’s so many vending machines in Japan? Does it connect to Japanese culture/lifestyle? Or is it something else?
You can also elaborate or share your experience relating the question! Like using vending machine frequently during a specific season, the prices of products from the vending machine, niche vending machines that you use often, etc.
Thank you!
Oh, do you all purchase those often?
I knew that there are vending machines for cigarettes and panties, but I heard from my Japanese acquaintance that there are not really common now compared during the 80-90s (not sure about the time period but this is the rough estimate). I only saw like two vending machine for cigarettes here in my area and saw none about vending machines for panties (maybe in a much more populated area I guess?? idk lol)
If you don’t mind, could you elaborate about these type of vending machines? I’m genuinely curious about this (and the reason why you answered these items, instead of the usual items like drinks and such.)
Thank you very much!