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Inflation cools demand for Japan's vending machine drinks

Ubiquitous vending machines across Japan are seeing reduced drink sales as rapid inflation cools demand, prompting operators to reassess the business.

Published Apr 25, 2026, 11:04 PM EDT | WFMZZ

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, vending machines are ubiquitous across Japan. But the rapid pace of inflation has cooled demand for their drinks, forcing operators to rethink the business.