Cigarette Vending Machines in Japan

[@tipsy-gypsy]

11:35 Man: just push it and ask. Jacob: a cigaret? Man: ask the people who work here. Jacob: sorry? Man: well, nevermind.

[@jacobfuckingjones]

That makes a lot of sense 😂😂 Too bad his help went in one ear and out the other, I had no clue what he was saying, but his thoughtfulness is appreciated in retrospect. Thanks for the translation man!

[@Ralgondo]

guys in the comment selection never fail to deliver

[@giuseppegnazzo3154]

They have them in italy. But not in the liberal snowflake country that is canada.

[@marcwhite6267]

I used to ask random people on the street for their ID card so I could buy a pack of cigarettes. I'd say the bulk of the people were more than happy to oblige. Some drunk execs even refused to allow me to pay for the cigs and got me a few packs for free. The Japanese are the best people ever :)

[@shops990]

based

[@qwerty1516]

would random people give their ID to a 18-19 foreigner ? in my country i can buy my cigarettes legally and could buy them no problem even under 18, but im now in japan for 1 month so i was wondering if there was any way of getting cigarettes in japan if im under 20

[@marcwhite6267]

@@qwerty1516 Some would

[@scrumcouscake4454]

@@marcwhite6267yes most possibly

[@spekDeckOnTop]

​@@qwerty1516are u still in Japan because if u are I know a way to get cigs if u really really want one

[@BoredToDeath182]

I'm from Germany and we have cigarette vending machines absolutely everywhere. You can be in the middle of nowhere and you will find it near a field or forrest, it's crazy. You need a debit card to verify your age and after you can pay via cash or also with the debit card.

[@Kaiyats]

Pretty easy for kids to get their parents debit card

[@diamondyzz]

Can you also just use a drivers license or something?

[@michikatsu8505]

​@@Kaiyats seems like daddy's or mommy's issue

[@KNane]

@@KaiyatsIf the kids get it its the parents problem

[@dillbill7152]

I saw them when I visited. So cool. They were always inside or just outside bars in Germany and Austria.

[@peanutbutterdijonnaise]

Man I’m happy to see you’re able to travel to Japan and you seem to be loving it. Safe travels and long ashes, brother🚬

[@sensei4873]

and a happy lung cancer

[@Cannonball708]

I don’t even smoke but you’re like my favorite youtuber😂🫶🏻

[@DubLSFaN]

😂u should get lung cancer with us!😂

[@ChrisPBacon198]

I Used To Smoke Cigarettes but I just Smoke Cannabis Now I Enjoy Watching his Channel as Well 😁

[@lordlobster8512]

His videos inspired me to smoke

[@jacobfuckingjones]

ayee i'm happy you enjoy man :) thanks for the kind words !!

[@hubareu]

@@lordlobster8512 not a flex

[@DeeJJamesJames]

One thing about this guy is he aint going to lie ya'll.

[@jacobfuckingjones]

can't never be lyin ykwis 💪

[@marcossierra38]

I just learned about Japanese cigarette vending machines thanks to Jacob .

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Glad to educate man 💪💪 Had to supply all the information plus show off what they contain, had to do it

[@vinny30]

they're quite common in some parts of europe as well

[@gumiteam3625]

I’m a weed smoker but I can’t stop watching this guy. we stoners Love you

[@jacobfuckingjones]

glad you enjoy man :) appreciate the support !

[@Mwoods2272]

I remember helping some European tourists in Japan trying to buy smokes from a machine and I explained to them about needing a card and took them to a smoke shop near by.

[@MrFredstt]

Great to have guys like you around to help a fella get some smokes

[@s000sdas]

Fun fact about Lark, they use a special charcoal in their filter and the filter somehow filters out more carcinogens, it has been proposed as the most "healthy" cigarette on the market, probably that's the reason why so many people in Iapan smoke them, another fun fact about Lark is that they're being smoked in Baki Hanma (2018).

[@mariot.1580]

In Germany we have something similar, although they are much smaller, don't have the biggest selection and are often not refilled regularly or at all. They are called "Zigarettenautomaten" and they are fairly common on sidewalks in front of apartment buildings.

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Well now I got one more reason to go to Germany 💪💪 Gonna have to see if I can get me an ID that works with them though 😂 Thanks for the information man!

[@NormanNoPlaying]

@@jacobfuckingjones in austria we have them too. It would be a dream come true if you come to vienna or lower austria ykwis

[@itsanatoli]

@@jacobfuckingjones It only works with European cards, like a European license, Drivers License, bank cards and so on. Only from countries that are apart of EU

[@pauljefferson9538]

i don’t think we’ve had cig vending machines atleast since the 80s here in the U.S. pretty much every bar (pub) rid them, as they were the last establishments to have them

[@SpartanHawk]

I'm telling you, Austria as a nation would not exist if the Tschickautomat at every Tabak Trafik didn't exist.

[@kermm03]

bro the airraid sirens in the beginning tho lol had to pause the vid to make sure i wasnt fkd

[@ZIGGYZIBBz]

same dude legit went to look for a comment to make sure lmao

[@evet2769]

Oh man, watching this guy gets me buzzed already kind of thing you know what im saying, but there is certainly no complaints on my behalf that is for sure

[@mohican8860]

11:40 「ここの人に聞いたれ」←彼はあなたをそのショップでたばこを買いたがってる外国人だと思っているようです。

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Ah, that makes sense! Thank you for the translation man!

[@night-swimming]

初めてこんな優しいオヤジ。。。

[@CorbenEdward]

11:40 "Pres & tap" lol bro he probably wanted you to tap your pasmo card on it. Just a dude trying to help another smoker is always nice.

[@jacobfuckingjones]

i had no clue what he was tryna say 😭😭 whoops, happy he was just tryna help though.

[@user-Kova15]

I have a feeling they probably would know it’s for citizens not foreigners. Well, I assume if they’re avid smokers

[@ForestOfClovers23]

You can get just about anything in vending machines in Japan. Awesome vid.

[@jacobfuckingjones]

you really can. and glad to hear you enjoyed man ! appreciate the support

[@noah8464]

I honestly thought multiple times you were gonna lie but luckily you reassured me every time that you have no intention of lying so I knew you were telling the truth :)))

[@marcossierra38]

Yes another Japan video thanks man : keep up the hard work I love your content keep doing you 💪

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Glad to supply! Got a lil under a month more to go, looking forward to posting them. And happy you enjoy man :)

[@robertsjonikans-dv8ev]

I don’t even smoke but I binge watch your videos I have been watching you for over i year keep it up man 👍

[@aye_tee]

I like the packaging on those Japanese cigs with the branding in kanji. Kinda got a bit a reverse Marlboro thing going on with the ribbon imo. It'd be cool to see you review those.

[@mattcapranos2635]

My first time in Japan, went to an Yamachan's in Nagoya, as soon as the door opened, a cigarette machine in the shop. Sat down and started ordering food and drinks, the table across from me, young professionals, salary workers drinking and smoking. It was a massive culture shock....growing up in Canada the last time I remember seeing a cigarette vending machine was in the late 80's and the last time I saw people smoking in bars and restaurants was in the early 2000's. I miss Friday night's shooting pool, smoking a cigar and enjoying a beer. Next time I go back to Japan, I need to find a nice cigar bar and take in the atmosphere.

[@steeezyjoey]

These Japan vlogs are really dope! Hopefully youll do more of these style in the future! YKWIS!

[@jacobfuckingjones]

glad you're enjoying them man! and i'm certainly planning on making more like this in the future ykwis !

[@TsuyoshiKK]

I think the store is not closed, it should have a door bell or something, when you press the bell, an old lady would come out and sell you cigarettes😂

[@jacobfuckingjones]

it wouldn't surprise me if that was the case honestly 😂😂 i did visit a couple shops like that while traveling.

[@daneight6]

Hey bro this channel soothes the hell out of me like a fat drag of a giant spliff! Appreciate you my dude

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Happy my channel can do that man :) Thanks for the support !

[@wristymichael8790]

i don't even smoke anymore and im against doing it, but i love his energy and everything he does

[@CIays]

Quality content as always

[@taylorduffy1313]

This brings me back to 2008 when I was vacationing in Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, the hotel I was staying at with my friends family had a arcade and vending machine room next to each other. The vending room had a fully functional vintage cigarette vending machine where you put the money in ($5) and you’d be able to pull the tab and the pack you’d choose would drop down. I can seem to remember it was only Newport and Marlboro Kings soft packs. My under legal age to smoke ass was in bliss for that week I was there. Ah, memories!

[@MrFredstt]

No ID check? That's wild lol. Can't say I've ever seen such a thing where I'm at

[@Partylizard1]

Thank you for not lying

[@jacobfuckingjones]

always gotta be honest, what can i say

[@YandereGamingOfficial]

This is so fascinating to see how common Mevius is in these vending machines. The only cigarette vending machine I ever saw was in a petrol station in Spain last year. Unlike these ones, you don't need a drivers license to activate it. What you need to do is ask the shopkeeper for the cigarettes you want, and they will activate the vending machine for you. You can then select the cigarettes you want, put the change in and receive them. I was so excited that I requested 6 packs of cigarettes. The guy gave me a strange look afterwards 😅

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Interesting! I would not have expected it to work that way, but very interesting nonetheless. Looking forward to hopefully visiting Spain sometime in the future, might have to make a version of this video for Spain ngl 😂😂

[@thearousedeunuch]

@@jacobfuckingjones If it's the same as Portugal, you don't have to ask for the specific cigarette pack you want. You just need to ask the person at the counter (usually at coffee shops, etc.) to activate the machine. You then insert your coins into the machine, push the button for the pack you want, and the rest is business as usual. I assume that system's in place to prevent kids/teenagers from using the machines.

[@samutalyist994]

In italy there are cigarette vending machines virtually everywhere you go but you need to put in your medical card to prove your age, unlike japan with the driver license

[@The4everCEL]

what brands do you have in spain?

[@ankieb3980]

You know Jacob be having the intrusive thought to break the glass

[@jacobfuckingjones]

even if i broke the glass, it wouldn't let me into the machine 😔😔 i saw a cig vending machine getting refilled off camera, and it's got some heavyweight metal in it for security, have to use a pry bar if not more to get it fully open ngl

[@ankieb3980]

@@jacobfuckingjones Jacob what this means is we need more planning

[@xForbin99]

I ain't gonna lie y'all he loves to say i ain't gonna lie y'all

[@takumouwwu6516]

The Vending Machines lookin realy good and so different to other country. Nice Video ♥ btw my English exam is tomorrow so nervous

[@skylinefever]

Whenever I see a video about Japanese vending machines, I think of the stories I heard in the 1990s about used panty vending machines. The Silvia name is interesting. I think of the Nissan Silvia, a car that is very popular for drifting. The USA got a very nerfed version called the 240SX.

[@strijkbas4420]

Best youtuber on the platform

[@JMoney_1510]

Awesome video! Glad to see you had fun in Japan. It looks like a kool place to visit

[@jacksnap425]

This is excellent content. I know it sounds crazy but one of the things I want to do most in Japan is visit these vending machines

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Aye glad you feel that way about the video man !! Thanks for the kind words. And you definitely should. Not sure if you meant the vending machines that were shown in this video, or just cigarette vending machines as a whole, but if it's the latter, thankfully they're quite easy to find!

[@Eltonmorris]

My guy spends thousands to travel to Japan…to visit cigarette vending machines!

[@jacobfuckingjones]

exactly exactly 😎😎

[@TsuyoshiKK]

taspo card service will be terminated in Mar 2026, well you still need a Japanese driver license or My Number Card to verify the age when you want to buy a cigarette from a vending machine.

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Huh, interesting! Thanks so much for the information man. And makes sense, still gotta have an ID to verify your age afterall. Definitely will have to borrow an ID or Taspo card next time I visit!

[@A_Moon05]

Love your content man, I wish I could visit Japan! 🤗

[@F11N]

this video gonna go viralll!! calling it at 1.5k views

[@TheLocalredhead]

I dont smoke but still find this channel interesting 🤷‍♂️

[@wdvnge]

Cigarette vending machines are common in southern europe too. Its kinda crazy because kids can easily access these.

[@Winterm00n333]

Dang, no ID or anything?

[@wdvnge]

@@Winterm00n333 nah just cash or card 😂 usually old machines with just cash

[@mattetter5077]

I’m sure glad to hear that you “ain’t going to lie, y’all”, like, ever.

[@smithandwestin651]

This was a really cool video to watch! Id love to see more of these in the future on more trips that you take. Its a shame all the shops were closed and you have to be a resident with Taspo card.. 😢 Still really neat though. Thanks for the content!

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Happy to hear you enjoyed! Shame I couldn't buy anything from these for sure, but glad I got to take a look nonetheless!

[@dansmokes2457]

If I lived in Japan I would spend ALL my money buying cigarettes from vending machines (like a gambler feeding slot machines in a casino).

[@WyniciusRothstein]

they also have panty vending machines, a good machine to spend your money too

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Ngl i would have prolly spent far too much money on the vending machines too if I could have 😂

[@chemicalaffair.]

we have got those machines in germany too. 🇩🇪 you can use them with ur I.D. and/or your bank card (afaik)

[@jacobfuckingjones]

if i visit Germany, definitely gotta make a video like this one there 💪💪

[@gumasamu9083]

I live in italy where there are similar vending machines and I thought cigarette vending machines existed everywhere. by the way if you're reading this jacob, what's your favorite cigarette brand for casual smoking? mine is probably winston blue

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Alright now I gotta visit Italy too 😂😂 And I'd have to say favorite brand for casual smoking is either Dunhill, specifically the Fine Cut Whites, when I can find them, or State Express 555, specifically the Golds!

[@TsuyoshiKK]

19:05 this is a notice that telling you that they are raising the price. 😂

[@jacobfuckingjones]

good to know! i appreciate the info man 💪

[@regn97]

Loved the video talking to vending machines in japan man 💯

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Glad to hear you enjoyed this one man ! Will have to make another next time I visit

[@MI8k]

The good old Mevius. It’s been a while since the last time I’ve seen them. Miss their Mild Seven FK, though.

[@WyniciusRothstein]

as a brazilian i find these vending machines fascinating, here in brazil they are not common (drinks, cigarettes, nothing to be honest) buying a cigarette here is like a 007 movie

[@MrFredstt]

Really? I would've thought they'd be fairly easy to get. Is there a high tax on them or something?

[@Clonazypam]

​@@MrFredstttbh they are not too expensive, considering their price on USA or EU, we pay around like USD$2 to USD$3 per pack and since you're over 18 y/o you can find them at most of every store/markets but unfortunately we have a very lack of options of brands here so... either you buy a pack of Marlboro or Dunhill's, or buy a not much tasty cigarette (maybe on large cities you can find more brands but don't expect too much)

[@Aromapablo]

Bro thanks for taking me on your adventure ❤ I love this vending machine info

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Happy you enjoyed man! Glad to educate bout these 💪 They're so neat.

[@The_Metlyx]

Japanese cigarettes are the best. The taste is good, the packaging, peace cigs are one of the most high quality cigs there are on the market. Enjoying the content jacob!

[@jacobfuckingjones]

They really are so good, haven't tried a single Japanese cigarette I'd classify as "truly bad" yet, which is wild. Peace cigarettes are fantastic, quite possibly my favorite brand of all time at the moment, and as you said, are so high quality it's insane. Love them 💪 Happy you're enjoying the content man, thanks for the comment!

[@RykerDangerous]

Your vids just keep getting better and better!

[@music.is.freedom9018]

I have a feeling Jacob would never lie to me, Ya'll.

[@hermestriangle]

I like the content not gonna lie y’all

[@jacobfuckingjones]

happy to hear man :)

[@butterletto]

Jacob you are really sincere and funny. It is a pleasure to watch your videos. I was smiling after seeing your reaction to the interaction w the Japanese guy :D I have a question tho, What is the best or maybe top 3 top 5 cigarettes you have ever tried in Japan? You can also make a video about it or I'm also fine w just an answer.

[@jbs4782]

Just bought the membership to see old live videos lmao

[@jacobfuckingjones]

ayee i appreciate the support man !! hope you enjoy all the old livestreams 💪

[@1tidetide]

That was a good vlog I never knew there were cigarette vending machines that's crazy. Keep up your vids love them.

[@TitiTiti-m7c]

pls share the locations next time!!! love your videos

[@chrisd9943]

I used one in a bar in Shinjuku that had a paddle tied to it. You just put the paddle over the taspo scanner and then you're good to go. I guess it had someones card taped inside of it or something.

[@ConnorAE]

Do some cigar reviews man! I dont smoke myself but enjoy stogies and that mary jane. Enjoy your trip :)

[@Alfonsoltd]

Would be nice to have a ciggy, beer, and some snacks all from different vending machines

[@AlexA-qx9pn]

This is my favourite Jake Gyllenhaal character

[@bg710]

There used to be so many more cigarette vending machines in the 90s and 2000s. and more beer ones too.

[@Analyst2019pro]

I don’t even smoke but your enthusiasm is awesome lol

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

If theres one thing ive learned about this man is that hes not gonna lie…

[@destinychilds5572]

really liking your content so far! very interesting vid

[@jacobfuckingjones]

happy to hear you enjoy man! appreciate the kind words :)

[@slayer101]

Another pretty interesting and entertaining video! Very cool

[@waternotepad]

I hope you keep uploading everyday i love your content

[@jacobfuckingjones]

of course man i gotchu, glad you enjoy !!

[@NormanNoPlaying]

bro the switching light looks so cool at the last machine

[@Adamisgood24]

I remember cigarette machines since I was a kid. People used to be able to smoke in McDonald's, and malls.

[@NuclearCatTDS]

Broo I really like your content and also I'm an OG I've been watching you since 2021

[@jacobfuckingjones]

ayee tysm for the continued support man, happy you enjoy :)

[@FratoX136]

We have them too in italy, aimait every tobacco shop in italy haveo one of them. They Where introduced during the “30s and never stop evolving

[@fredscott5109]

lark cigarettes had charcoal granules in them and the package of the past when they used to be here in the usa said the gas trap filter they said on the back filters out harsh gases im surprised you didnt pick up a pack when you there to being back home maybe you will bring back a pack next time you go to japan or do a review of them over there

[@jacobfuckingjones]

good to know! and yeah, regrettably, I didn't get a pack while I was in Japan. Hopefully can find a pack in the States (I've heard they're still made, but are extremely rare), try it, and then pickup a pack of Japanese Larks next time I visit! Charcoal filter cigarettes are pretty good, so looking forward to trying them when the opportunity arises. Thanks for the info man !

[@Newbroken]

This is very interesting content, can't wait for more

[@jacobfuckingjones]

happy you found it interesting man :) got lots more japan videos to come !

[@Jay-ln1co]

Mild Seven Aqua was my go-to when I visited Japan the first time in 2010. It was the first pack I bought from a kiosk in Osaka and the one I picked if I couldn't think of what else to get.

[@shqiponja2]

enjoying my camel yellow while watching this, great video man!!

[@StephenRoberts99]

damn this made me want to quick smoking, it's a great video but something about how enthusiastic about something slowly killing you scared the shit out of me

[@user-Kova15]

I mean, we all are slowly dying anyways

[@Baked_Potato1996]

i like how you say "i wont lie" and "ill admit"

[@stonerlife7770]

Yor the king of smokers on youtube bro your the goet

[@Meganandlilyb]

Jacob is literally the cutest man alive ♥️🥺

[@RealAntixz]

Yo?! 😂

[@Meganandlilyb]

I'm not saying he's like hot or sexy I'm just saying he's cute

[@egg.007]

@@Meganandlilyb like a baby?

[@g0reh0und]

600 yen is insane! Here in the states a pack of Marlboro Reds can go up to 13 USD depending on the city

[@CoolPrinter1]

what's up man! love your stuff

[@jacobfuckingjones]

ayee happy you enjoy man :)

[@wypsio210]

I'm proud after watching Lark cigs in machine. Im working in packing industry and im making packs for cigarettes even to Japan. Cheers from PL

[@SawnerHD]

Also in italy we have those but they're more modern, i think this one was really old. In italy you can also choose between cigarettes and tobacco and the filters, and also in italy you have to insert a "sanitary card" in order to check if you are 18yo, then it allows you to buy cigarettes.

[@RapPumpsMyBlood]

25 minutes watching the same cigarette vending machines, I was so anxious to see when you where going to buy and what pack damn lol

[@Blorkion64]

They have these in America usually in pool halls and bars. For when you're too drunk to drive to a gas station. I've bought smokes from them before and the main problem is they sit in the machine for too long and the cigarettes become stale. Stale cigs taste awful. The second problem is they are too expensive. Usually 2 to 5 dollars more than convenience store prices.

[@TsuyoshiKK]

You don’t have to be a PR to get a driver’s license, just be a resident with a resident card(在留カード） is enough. Well that’s not for tourist anyways ykwis

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Ah, I should have clarified but that is what I meant! Can't get an ID that works with the machines if you aren't a resident, that is. Thanks for the info man!

[@Renalda5TV]

Good video, certainly no complaints on my behalf

[@davemustaki134]

Yiu can buy beer and smokes in vending machines in japan thats awesome the rest of the world could oearn a thing or two from japans vending machine business

[@madufall9630]

Jacob i kinda wanna see you do a video smoking cannabis with Fulcrum, you remind me so much of him just a tobacco version, hes super entertaining just like you

[@z00pac]

great video. certainly no complains on my behalf that is for sure

[@jacobfuckingjones]

happy you enjoyed man 💪💪

[@jt9175]

Mate, come to England... the variety of cigs is crazyyyy

[@Alex_T69]

Nah it sucks here

[@jt9175]

@@Alex_T69 I'm sorry you feel that way bro.

[@Alex_T69]

@JT 91 just compared to rest of world plain packaging and expensive thats what i meant there, otherwise its still happy smokes

[@indieramus]

You have the most ageless look I've ever seen. You could be anywhere from 21 to 40.

[@ItzQuk]

Video Suggestion: " Smoking from a 'Veggie Straw' so I can can consume my greens (or something along those lines)

[@user-dm3fe1gn5f]

Here in Germany you almost can‘t walk 100m without seeing a „Zigarettenautomat“

[@killervacuum]

bro gonna have some complaints on his behalf when the pack gets stuck on its way out of the machine😂

[@Guy-jb9qf]

In Austria we have cigarette machines everywhere, I'm was surprised to find out that it's not normal in most countries.

[@TsuyoshiKK]

9:44 it said underaged(in Japan is 20) smoking is prohibited. This is an old style vending machine, it doesn’t work because there is no way for it to install a age verify machine.

[@jacobfuckingjones]

Makes sense! Appreciate the translation once again man. So cool to see the old style vending machine though, glad to have shown it off in the videos.