So I was googling around for Japanese vending machines and came across this website. Vending machines for fresh eggs, hot ramen, water salad, “used” panties (ugh), pet beetles (not making this up!), toilet paper, alcoholic beverages… one machine even charges your cell phone while you shop! Seriously, go look.

Here‘s another fascinating site. And did you know that there’s one vending machine for every 23 people in Japan?

And here is further information on the used panties thing. Eeewwww. (But they also have an interesting commentary on cultural differences that contribute to these practices, as well as the popularity of vending machines in general.)

And last but not least, here’s a revolutionary concept: