Vending Corners Everywhere!

In Japan there are vending machines everywhere, and every 50 or 100 meters or so.

The reason they are so popular is the products they offer and their prices (hot and cold drinks during winter/spring time and only cold drinks during summer time).

Prices my vary between 100 yen and 150 yen (CHF 1.20 and CHF 1.80). Normally the price is around 120 Yen, but near schools or special places the price drops to 100 yen. This price is quite cheap, is the same price as one can find at the supermarket, therefore convenient.

Interesting to note that all drinks are in PET bottles or Aluminium Cans. Yes, even Hot coffee is available in Cans. besides Coffee, other choices are: Green Tea, Chinese Tea, Vitamin Water and Various Sodas.

Europe should learn a little from this, as in switzerland, vending machines are usually quite expensive (double of the retail price).