Why There Are So Many Vending Machines in Japan
by Lori Dorn from Laughing Squid on (#2RXVE)
In the Vox global exploration series entitled "Borders", editor Johnny Wharris explains why Japan has so many vending machines, citing the country's dwindling population, lack of real estate and fascination with robots as the main causes.
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