Why are vending machines everywhere in Japan?

Labor cost: The declining birth rate, aging population and no immigration make labor in Japan scarce and expensive. Vending machines are the solution to this problem, reducing the need for cashiers. At the same time, the machine only needs someone to add products and collect money after a while.

High population density and expensive land: With 127 million people on an area the size of California, Japan is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Among them, 93% live in cities. That leads to high real estate prices, making storage space for consumer goods expensive. Companies often prefer to use vending machines rather than open stores.

Less Crime: Japan is one of the countries with very few vandalism cases. Vending machines are rarely damaged or stolen, even though they contain tens of thousands of yen and are located in deserted alleys. The machines are also equipped with cameras and are connected directly to the police if anything goes wrong.

The popularity of cash: In Japan, cash is still mainly used, instead of credit cards like in other modern countries. Train stations and many shops do not accept card payments. That means you usually have to carry a fair amount of money, including banknotes and coins. Coins of high denomination (up to 500 yen), used in vending machines.

Passion for automation: Japanese people are tired of automation and robotics. They also value and trust automated systems. That's why vending machines are so popular.

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