On the other hand, Japan’s food vending machines generally aren’t much to write home about.
Most banks of vending machines don’t offer any edible options, and those that do usually just have a weak selection of run-of-the-mill chocolates.
But that’s going to be changing soon with the introduction of beef bowl vending machines!
On November 5, Matsuya, Japan’s second-biggest gyudon (beef bowl) chain, installed its first-ever vending machine.
▼ Matsuya’s in-restaurant beef bowlHowever, while Matsuya’s vending machine vends, it doesn’t actually cook.