Japan’s lonely vending machines | CNN

Vending machines are a mainstay of Japanese culture. There are over 5.5 million in the country – one for every 23 people, the highest ratio in the world. They’re ubiquitous and almost always outdoors, making them immediately stand out to anyone visiting Japan. They sell nearly everything – including some rather peculiar items. Most are stocked with hot and cold drinks. Some have funny English name

[itochan]

これらをすべて廃したら、どれだけの電気が、化石燃料消費とCO2が削減できて、またどれだけの雇用を生むだろう？

[tsukitaro]

自販機の美