Travel Japan’s unexpected tourist destination for vending machine fans Published 8:48 PM EDT, Sun August 7, 2022 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Tens of thousands of vending machines are vanishing from Japan, as machines that once symbolised the nation’s ...

New yen notes were introduced that won’t be compatible with many machines that businesses like ramen shops rely on. By Kiuko Notoya and John Yoon Kiuko Notoya reported from Tokyo, and John Yoon from ...

From hot canned coffee and corn soup to highballs, dashi, and even gyoza, Japan’s vending machines offer a fascinating look at everyday eating across the country. Tanner Bowden is a writer, editor, ...

Japan is a society that's still in love with cash — and vending machines. The country began issuing new banknotes this week and a problem has already cropped up. Almost 80% of Japan's vending machines ...

Visit anything from a market stall to one of its hundreds of Michelin-starred restaurants, and you quickly realise why Japan is a gourmand’s delight. As if the mix of cultural customs, sightseeing, ...

With record numbers of travelers heading to Japan, the general eating IQ among visitors has gone up. Beyond seeking out the best ramen and sushi, most now know that they can head to 7-Eleven for ...