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Sep 15 2023 8 Comments

An incredible array of broken and taped up old Japanese vending machines

I’ve posted photos of broken Japanese vending machines before. Old and long defunct metal boxes that absolutely fascinate me due to their retro designs and the way they still diligently stand there despite no longer being able to dispense anything.

Stumbling upon even one, however, isn’t a common occurrence, so to find a small collection like below is especially rare. Add to that their colourfully taped up nature and the old shop sign above, and it was a special find to say the least.

broken and taped up Japanese booze vending machines

broken and taped up Japanese booze vending machines

broken and taped up Japanese booze vending machines

Categorized: Food and Drink, Photography

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  1. Denise says

    9/15/2023 at 11:44 am

    I love the colors of these! 🙂

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    • Lee says

      9/16/2023 at 12:15 pm

      Me too. So much to like about them.

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  2. Richard says

    9/15/2023 at 9:19 pm

    What a find!

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    • Lee says

      9/16/2023 at 12:17 pm

      I know eh? A very nice surprise.

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      • Richard says

        9/16/2023 at 9:16 pm

        I shared this with my wife and daughter, both of whom love vending machines in Japan!

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  3. Linda says

    9/16/2023 at 9:47 am

    Oh wow, that sign. I wonder how old it is?

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    • Lee says

      9/16/2023 at 12:18 pm

      Yeah, that sign is a wonderful bonus. No idea to be be honest, but got to be very old. Don’t see them made like that anymore that’s for sure.

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  4. Andrew H says

    10/6/2023 at 10:46 am

    The upside down Kirin on the left machine in the 1st shot is the perfect detail.

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