Vending Machines

Japan is a vending machine Mecca. You can even buy eggs from a vending machine, in front of a farmer's house! Some vending machines are refrigerated, and others are hot, for hot drinks.

And the vending machines have recycling!

Some even accept my Suica card, which is a plastic card that I use for train fare. It's a pre-paid card, and I add more money to the card as needed. In addition to using it for train and bus fare, I can use it at many vending machines and convenience stores.