In Japan you can buy almost anything from a vending machine: hot tea, sushi, umbrellas, even bread in a can. This video takes a look at the economic and cultural factors that have contributed to Japan’s vending obsession, such as an excess of coinage and a shortage of unskilled labor.
Questions:
- How does Japan’s low birth rate contribute to its vending machine culture?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying so heavily on vending machines?