Before there was a Starbucks on every corner, time-crunched Americans could get a quick caffeine fix straight from their office vending machines. But nowadays, coffee vending machines offering piping ...

If you are planning to visit Japan, you will find vending machines everywhere! Here's why they will become your companion ...

Starbucks and Suntory will be releasing a new series of bottled coffee, ' Starbucks MY RETREAT Caramel Macchiato,' on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. This marks the first time that Starbucks has released a ...

Using the machines to absorb the planet-warming pollution they create is definitely a step in the right direction. These ...

The enormous number of vending machines in Japan is a bit of a double-edged sword. Despite the convenient access to hot and cold drinks in just about every corner of the country, they can be eyesores, ...

While U.S. athletes might be used to refueling with a snack or refreshment from a vending machine, they will find many more goodies from the machines around the Summer Olympics' host country. With ...

America's love affair with vending machines goes back generations. There are about 7 million vending machines in the country, selling Americans sodas, snacks and sundries — and bringing in nearly $22 ...

Vending machines are a cornerstone of Japanese culture, dispensing items from food to T-shirts to Pokémon cards. During the pandemic and the Olympics, these machines take on an even greater importance ...

A vending machine menu offering Asian Black Bear meat, Akita Beef and dried mountain stream fish is seen in front of a Soba Noodle restaurant in Semboku A vending machine menu offering Asian Black ...

While U.S. athletes might be used to refueling with a snack or refreshment from a vending machine, they will find many more goodies from the machines around the Summer Olympics' host country. With ...