Retro Vending Machine Restaurant in Japan 🍜 🍔 🍤

[@timvandijknl]

Imagine working at the first place... with that jingle repeating non stop in the background.🤪🤪

[@experience_japan]

Haha, it would definitely get stuck in your head! I bet you’d be humming it all day!

[@awphooey2u519]

​@@experience_japan that has nothing on working stocking at Donki

[@sherwonn]

wow i love japan because it keeps old things like this so people can have a taste of nostalgia

[@experience_japan]

I feel the same way! Japan does a great job of preserving the past, making it easy to experience that nostalgic feeling.

[@anvietanh6723]

Who even find the stock for these anyway, do they like just make their own stock to refill the machine or is there like dedicated manufacturer for these old machines

[@GSludgeTV]

@@anvietanh6723 From what I can figure out, both. If there's no old-timey products still on the market to this day they'll probably fill it with similar or their own type. The vending machines with the wrapped sandwiches are usually stocked daily and are hand made in some places.

[@Pro1234hello]

I'm new to the I watched the video

[@rikinendo3496]

Best channel traveling Japan. Calm, friendly, no bait, no negativity and unobtrusive.

[@mostawesomecomment6553]

I love all of your videos, but your Vending Machine content is my favorite 🎰🍜😍

[@experience_japan]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy the vending machine videos. More to come, so stay tuned!

[@Milty2001]

In all my years of visiting Japan I'll never get tired of using these vending machines, they're so nostalgic and very easy to use in case you're traveling or want to hangout with friends but you're on a budget

[@experience_japan]

I know exactly what you mean! They’re super convenient and part of the charm of Japan.

[@Kardall]

My favorite part about some of the Japan vending machines is the ones where you can recycle water/pop bottles and such for credit at the machine. That's super awesome. I wish we had that here. There's so many things that I wish we had here that come from Japan. Canada is just behind the times in a way.

[@jsleep]

We have those machines that exchange bottles for money in America.

[@experience_japan]

I totally agree! Those recycling vending machines are a great idea. Hopefully, we’ll see more of that in other countries soon!

[@NaeniaNightingale]

Recycling bottles can be done in most of Europe….

[@Madafrn]

The quality and price are outstanding for them to be vending machines! Magic boxes.

[@littlehobbyhavendiy]

I find all your videos interesting, but there’s something special about the vending machines. We don’t have that variety here, and I love seeing the incredible selection available in Japan. 🩷

[@experience_japan]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy the vending machine videos. Japan really does have an amazing variety of them!

[@jaehaspels9607]

Those roadside vending machine restaurants are so nice. Since they're open all of the time or open very late, you can get a meal anytime while traveling. I wish you would have shown, on a map of Japan, where you were.

[@experience_japan]

Glad you liked it! I’ll definitely consider adding a map next time so you can follow along and see exactly where I am.

[@HugoBrown]

I really think if someone started a tour to these places lots of tourists would sign up.

[@experience_japan]

That’s a great idea! A tour like that would definitely attract many people who want to experience Japan’s unique vending machines and games.

[@HugoBrown]

@@experience_japan Vending machines are what people think of when going to japan cause everyones heard how they're everywhere. And for tourists its great easy to use and pay. But hope one day someone thinks about doing a tour group for this kind of experience. I just read yesterday last 12 months japan has had 33 million tourists!!! its mind blowing, but same time thats all you hear australians talk about when travelling japan is always on the list now.

[@Neptune.Gaming]

I could just picture the Oompa Loompas wrapping each toasty sandwich by hand! I’m glad your hands didn’t melt. 😂

[@experience_japan]

Haha, that’s a funny image! I guess the Oompa Loompas would make sure everything is wrapped perfectly. And yes, luckily my hands survived the heat!

[@Neptune.Gaming]

@@experience_japan 😁

[@greylocke100]

Maybe in the future you can tour the company that services and refills the vending machines? I"d be interested in finding out how they prepare all the food so the machines can prepare them.

[@experience_japan]

That’s a great idea! It would be really interesting to see how everything is prepared behind the scenes.

[@juniperblueness]

Thanks for taking us on your journey!

[@experience_japan]

Thank you for coming along! I’m glad to share my journey with you!

[@ltbomb7194]

Yay....another video from my favorite channel. Thank you so much. You don't realize how much you make me feel calm and relax when I watch your adventures. Thank you for the video. 🙏

[@experience_japan]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear that my videos help you relax. I’ll keep making more for you to enjoy!

[@brittanyclairemay9803]

And again, HOW do you manage to eat so much? I'm impressed, as I would be on the floor. ☠️

[@experience_japan]

I just love food too much! But trust me, after filming, I’m ready to lie down too!

[@CharlesWhite-tw4bp]

Maybe if you put your ear close up to the machine you could hear the Oompa Loompas singing their song. Fascinating! Makes me hungry just watching. A dog and cat person both, if you can believe that. Thank you so much for sharing, as always!

[@experience_japan]

Haha, that would be fun! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It’s great that you love both dogs and cats! Thanks for watching!

[@kaelyndodge4450]

I’m your biggest fan, your videos relax and soothe me! Watching from Boise, ID! Keep up the great content!❤

[@experience_japan]

Thank you so much for your support! I’m really glad my videos help you relax. I’ll keep the content coming, so stay tuned!

[@jjcaron72]

I would love to see a video of the re-stocking of these vending machines. Let’s see them load the food in !!!!

[@elone3997]

I love the old color tinged photos in some of the vending machines, and those display cup noodles were SO faded! Love it 😀 Strangely reassuring on some level...(ps so you DO get full at times!?)

[@experience_japan]

Thanks! Those old vibes from the vending machines are really charming, right? And yes, even I get full sometimes!

[@billhoward351]

One of my favorite movies with the oompa loompas lol. All the food looks really YUMMY!!! Thank you.

[@experience_japan]

Glad you enjoyed it! That movie is a classic. And yes, the food was delicious!

[@michiganmotorsports]

Im very fond of vintage vending machines. Soon my wife and I will make a trip to Japan with our main goal to experience many food vending machines and crane games.

[@experience_japan]

Sounds like a fun trip! Japan has a lot of unique vending machines and crane games, so I’m sure you’ll have a great time.

[@Dipperonii]

I'm going through something tough and your videos have been very comforting to watch these past few days. Thank you for making them! My favorite are the vending machine ones, so I really enjoyed this video! 😊

[@experience_japan]

I’m really glad my videos could bring you some comfort. Thank you for watching and take care! 😊

[@rezaalan3991]

Great video. Another retro vending machine restaurant, and yeah everything still in well condition.

[@everhope6364]

I can just imagine the oompa-loompa's running up and down behind the machines preparing all the food 😂😂 excellent video as always, thank you

[@experience_japan]

Haha, that’s a fun image! Thanks so much for watching and supporting my videos!

[@annapayne23]

Oompa Loompa doopity doo, I've got another puzzle for you..Yes, I get the reference for sure, I sure did chuckle at your comment! That was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid..😁 My daughter and I each have a cat..we love dogs too, but in an apartment, cats are easier to manage..our cats are very sweet.

[@experience_japan]

That’s great! Cats are wonderful companions, especially in an apartment. I bet your cats bring you and your daughter a lot of joy!

[@evapan5120]

My son and I love your videos! We are from Greece! He is 9years old and he wants to come to Japan for holidays when he grow up!

[@swemx7403]

Dadadada dada da da, Dadadada dada da da, Dadadada dada da da, Dadadada dada da da! It's driving me crazy.

[@Sparkle_2002]

Same lmao

[@Kltpzyxm17]

Ditto 😅

[@chinablue1699]

I was wondering if they did that so people wouldn't sleep there, as 3 or 4 hours straight of that and I would pay you to leave/escape.

[@johnavast5939]

First thing I thought- i would lose it and go crazy!

[@swissfoodie3542]

I agree, it is also driving me crazy

[@Forestwalker111]

Yes the Oompa Loompa reference was noted and also something I have enjoyed about your videos in this past nearly 2 years I’ve been watching is that your humour translates very well to this Canadian. You are VERY funny. And your humour is both obvious and subtle and I like it a lot.❤ Be well brother Craig

[@experience_japan]

Thank you so much, Craig! I’m really glad my humor connects with you. I appreciate your support over the past two years. Stay well, my friend!

[@racsasa2b]

The music would make me insane

[@LoveFireworksHD]

That's exactly what I thought😅😅😅

[@peacefrogx5143]

Always fun to watch your adventures. You do love a toasted sandwich and burger! The noodle dishes that come out in open bowls always amaze me, how its stored and made inside the machine. It could be little purple chefs like you say though.

[@experience_japan]

Glad you enjoyed it! The mystery of how those noodles are prepared inside the machine always gets me too. Maybe those little purple chefs are real!

[@andrea6421]

I love your vending machine movies 👍🏻😊

[@Terotrous]

It's funny to me that the "old-fashioned" drink machine with the moving basket shown at the end is still pretty state-of-the-art in North America. We're decades behind in vending machine technology!

[@experience_japan]

It’s funny, right? Japan is so far ahead with vending machine technology. We have a lot of catching up to do in North America!

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

Alright, my friend, now we are talking all that delicious food send me some through the air 😂😂 that's what I love about you you eat and drink in travel hopefully one days I will be able to travel to Japan much love

[@experience_japan]

I’m glad you enjoyed the food! I wish I could send you some! I hope you can visit Japan someday; it would be amazing!

[@kaittttt4]

As long as the Oompa Loompa is paid in chocolate, then he’s happy to make sandwiches all day.

[@experience_japan]

Haha, that's good point

[@evertime123]

I think we saw some of these in the rat sunrise video, truly a testament to how many machines there are

[@legacyoftheancientsC64c]

1:42 Interesting prize on that machine. 😉

[@WVX022]

I Saw it too😂😂

[@MARTINREN1231]

I literally had to do a double take on what that is lol

[@darlene5216]

Awesome and very retro 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁. No cheese on the toasted ham and mayo? You're my kinda man with the Coke.

[@experience_japan]

Glad you liked it! Keeping it simple with ham and mayo. And yes, Coke is always a good choice!

[@minnawael]

How can i tell i watched all of your videos 😂they realy help me relax ❤

[@experience_japan]

I’m glad my videos help you relax! You could always check the video history or just keep watching - I’ll keep making more for you to enjoy!

[@minnawael]

Thanks❤

[@donatabeilschmidt5870]

El oompa loompa dentro de la máquina había tenido una mañana difícil y calentó demasiado ese Sándwich 😂 Me encantan los locales con estas máquinas, es genial como les dan mantenimiento para que funcionen perfectamente. Gracias por compartirlo ❤

[@Snithini]

Thank you for sharing those vending machine places❤wanna visit there😋

[@ValmeRibay]

I’ll always be surprised by how much food this man can put down. I want to visit Japan so bad. You should do an Experience Japan tour and you take tourists to random places like these

[@experience_japan]

Thank you! An “Experience Japan” tour sounds like a lot of fun! It would be great to show people all the hidden gems like these.

[@stashmerkin9576]

Thank you for explaining the difference between Udon and Soba noodles! I've always wondered if there were different ingredients or like in the States the different names just mean different sizes of the same noodle.

[@experience_japan]

I’m glad I could help! Yes, they have different ingredients and textures. Both are delicious, so I recommend trying them both!

[@stashmerkin9576]

@@experience_japan I have bought Udon from my local Asian market and they were very good. I'll pick up some Soba on my next trip!

[@zibbyzubb]

Another fun trip!

[@YBBB-s9k]

I like these venting machines, they are interesting. ❤

[@campsaints]

Not only is it retro food it's also at retro prices less than Y350 is about $2

[@Gorilla_Jones]

I wish America had this cool stuff.

[@Bonn1770]

We used to have the Automat: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automat

[@xenomorphphantom8852]

@@Bonn1770 You still do,look for it.

[@adymdavidovitch3340]

They do you just need to know where to find it

[@CammyAlwaysWins]

We cant have nice things, people here behave like primitive cavemen. Those vending machines would be demolished

[@googiegress]

@@CammyAlwaysWins Specifically the basic things like "close the little door after you get your item" wouldn't work well here. I think it could work in an environment like this, though, where it's inside a business. The Japanese street vending machines would be ruined constantly in the US :/

[@patriciasimmon6854]

Thanks! Your videos are always entertaining as well as informative. Definitely a dog person. Did get the 'oompa loompa' reference( from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

[@experience_japan]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video and caught the reference! And yes, dogs are the best!

[@Antonio-tv8vq]

What camera is that you use! Especially for the pov shots?!! Great content super clear and bright

[@modernmusic52]

8:07 ive been slowly learning japanese and recognized some of the characters on the sign!!

[@ugglywuggly]

You make some foods seem as if they’re so good…don’t forget they come out of a vending machine

[@Squirel]

The food looked delicious and I still find it hard to believe it came from a machine. Oh, I am definitely a dog person and have 2 chihuahuas. Thank you for sharing this adventure.

[@experience_japan]

I know, right? It’s amazing what you can get from a vending machine! Your Chihuahuas must be adorable. Thanks for watching and joining me on this adventure!

[@normajeancaballero7959]

Let's do this again, please. 👏🏻😁👏🏻😁👏🏻😁👏🏻

[@rifflerunderhill7006]

Oompa Loompa doopity dong, you might need some practice with tongs. ;) lol Glad to have found you, thank you for sharing.

[@FOHGeek]

It's probably a good idea to have these vending machines installed in ski resorts.

[@experience_japan]

That’s a great idea! They’d be perfect for a quick warm-up at ski resorts.

[@chrismayer3919]

I’ve heard rumour that there’s even one on the summit of Mt. Fuji…

[@MnACreations]

Thank you for sharing with us!

[@Nekomira2903]

I got a feeling that you've gone to these places before, or it's on different prefecture/location? 😅 nice journey as usual, thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@michelleharrell8452]

Curry oh that so delicious right this minute. Yum Yum! Udon.

[@RomanVarl]

Retro style meals 😍

[@Yerinjibbang]

the retro cola vending machine is so cool!

[@simonmanners4108]

The Japanese are truly masters of packaging and presentation.

[@experience_japan]

Thank you! We take great pride in our attention to detail.

[@normajeancaballero7959]

14:45 Cat Person ❤️🐈‍⬛️❤️🐈‍⬛️❤️🐈‍⬛️❤️🐈‍⬛️❤️🐈‍⬛️❤️

[@jamesmacswell9165]

😂 😉👍 also lil keebler elf's 😂

[@ChuckUDeux]

Oopa Loompa...LOL almost spilled my coffee

[@EzraAG97]

Love from Sri Lanka.. ♥️🇱🇰 We dont have any Vending Machine's in our country.. 😢 Because of drugs peoples break them to sell.. Thank you and i love to watch ur videos.. ❤❤❤

[@ivyc7336]

Very interesting to see all the different vending machines that sell hot food in Japan. Only challenge is if someone cannot read in Japanese. They'd have to rely only on the picture of the food (if any) to choose what they want. By the way, the meat in that first burger you got looked a little green. Hope it wasn't old.

[@hhs31]

Hey, i was just wondering Japan's Ramen generally has beef or pork based broth and beef or pork toppings, so are there Ramen which is based on chicken broth and chicken or mutton (goat meat) toppings, Since it is not a common practice to eat beef or pork in my country!!

[@experience_japan]

Yes, there are chicken-based ramen called “tori paitan” and some places might offer mutton toppings as well, though it’s less common. You’ll definitely find some options that suit your preferences!

[@Vicki_Benji]

I love the unique vending machines in Japan. 🇯🇵

[@experience_japan]

Japan’s vending machines are so cool, right? They have so many interesting options!

[@CammyAlwaysWins]

14:45 im both. I own 2 cats - Loki & Inigo and 2 dogs - Onyx and… TIFA 😂😂😂 Yes, named after THAT Tifa. If you don’t know who Tifa is… well, sadness! 😂 All of them are rescues from the local shelters. We don’t shop, we adopt and give animals in need a good life. Or as good as we can manage. They are my kids, i can’t love one type of animals over the other. Now, if we talk about spiders, that’s a while other story! I see a spider, i need a weapon of destruction

[@experience_japan]

Your pets sound amazing! And naming your dog Tifa? Love that! Totally with you on the spider thing though!

[@CammyAlwaysWins]

@@experience_japan well, she survived a rough start in her new home with another dog. But she is stubborn, spunky, sassy and determined. Fits Tifa from Final Fantasy perfectly

[@tabithacraig9329]

I love how you refer movies in your videos. Oomph Loompas I'm positive they made all the sandwiches. I love dogs, but to be honest I would have thought you like cats instead, but I was wrong. The food looked delicious, I would try it all. I'm surprised you didn't get a cake or ice cream . What is your favorite Japanese food , you can pick three. Well my friend I can't wait until the next video. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@experience_japan]

I’m glad you enjoy the movie references! And yes, I’m more of a dog person, though cats are great too. As for my favorite Japanese foods, I’d have to say sushi, ramen, and takoyaki. Can’t wait to share more in the next video!

[@tabithacraig9329]

@@experience_japan Thank you for telling me your favorite foods in Japan. I love getting to know Japan and you in every ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@ColbraBull]

Awesome vending machines, but something about the "Mary had a little lamb" song was a little creepy 😂

[@experience_japan]

I get what you mean! That song can feel a bit eerie sometimes. Thanks for watching!

[@normajeancaballero7959]

9:00 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." 🤣

[@GilesWarr]

When it comes to cats and dogs, I'm very neutral. My family used to have a Lab Boarder Collie mix named Angel several years ago, but she eventually passed away. More recently, we had two miniature American Eskimos named Monet and Casper, but they both eventually passed away too, albeit at two different times. At the moment, we don't have any pets.

[@jamessleep8935]

This is amazing!

[@HayTatsuko]

Oompa-Loompa dippity-do! Toasting this sandwich solely for you! Warming it up and wrapping it tight! All that shiny foil, oh it's so bright! Now open it up and give it a chew!

[@experience_japan]

Thanks for the creative comment! Now I’m craving a sandwich!

[@Blitzwing1912]

Could be a oompa loompa or the Keebler elves distant cousins lol

[@GinnyPdVT]

a classic movie about chocolate making

[@MichaelTraxler-m5g]

At work, STARVING!

[@SlapStyleAnims]

I really wanna visit Gunma since that’s where Initial D is set

[@experience_japan]

Initial D fans would love Gunma! The mountain roads are a must-see!

[@cool9282]

Awesome 💪🔥🔥

[@experience_japan]

Thanks 🔥

[@gregwillams8324]

What was the worst item you've ever gotten from a vending machine? And great vid as always

[@experience_japan]

Thanks for watching! The worst item was probably a strange-tasting soda. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mikaylafurness3106]

Glad you didn't burn your hands🥰

[@awphooey2u519]

I like udon more too. For me, its because i had all my teeth pulled ( calcium deficiency and bone issues). So the softer noodles are just easier for me.

[@Elitesardukar]

The human food Container strikes again! Delete everthing from 15:46 to 15:53 its a pure lie just to make the Pro eating champs around the world not afraid of The human food Container :D great vid as always

[@experience_japan]

Haha, noted! The Human Food Container must keep the champs on their toes! Thanks for watching!

[@thany3]

As for the burgers, you get a cooler experience and a better burger than at any macca's, even the ones in Japan.

[@experience_japan]

I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it more than Macca’s! Thanks for the great feedback!

[@xenomorphphantom8852]

LOL You again forgot to get some napkins. Prevent hand burns by using them to handle hot foodstuff...Willy Wonka would advise their use too.

[@CammyAlwaysWins]

16:20 I bought Seafood Cup Noodle the other day in Walmart, to try. I was so disappointed - it was EXTREMELY salty, noodles were pretty gooey and the cup itself nearly fell apart. American Cup Noodle is awful. BUT I bought another type of ramen, artificial tonkotsu flavour. Actually “made in Japan” and those were so good!!! I’m pretty sure it was Nissin Raoh brand, which is weird ‘cause this ramen was so good, but Cup Noodle was inedible yet both are by Nissin

[@rob2k27]

Great video thank you as always... Can I ask is 'cup noodle' good in Japan? Just as I buy them. In France.. Thank you

[@timogord]

Lol those Chinese background sounds keep repeating 😂

[@ZinSeanRoyceTan]

as a chinese I know is......"your phone linging"

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Check on line, a friend just got back from Japan and she went on a vending machine tour. There were several young people to help with the translations.

[@experience_japan]

Glad to hear your friend enjoyed the vending machine tour! Japan has so many unique experiences.

[@freegreenbird]

Is there any Greek or Turkish food in your area? Would you do a vlog if there's any other food cultures you find?

[@cliffperez872]

Got the reference!

[@experience_japan]

Ramune is a type of Japanese carbonated drink. It has a light, sweet, and refreshing lemon-lime flavor, similar to soda but with a unique bottle and experience.

[@taylorjolicoeur2603]

Amazing

[@daytona1212]

Toast needs to be cruchy, not soft like it's wet. And to be honest, the hamburger looked disgusting. I wouldn't eat it. But nice video anyway. Love these machines.

[@experience_japan]

Thanks for the feedback! Everyone has different tastes, but I’m glad you still enjoyed the video and love the machines.

[@hmmdoh7835]

thx feels like i just went there but i just stay home otaku style 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@experience_japan]

Glad you felt that way! Sometimes staying home and enjoying things otaku style is the best.

[@hmmdoh7835]

@@experience_japan in deed~~

[@Zeftilldeath8878]

I wonder how much it costs to maintain these machines versus paying employees to make the food.

[@maryvampiregirl666]

14:44 i'm a cat person but i like dogs too ^^

[@jamieevans5322]

There is never no one but you at these retro vending machine restaurants? No one eating or playing games but you?????

[@experience_japan]

It does seem that way sometimes! These places can be pretty quiet, especially during off-peak hours. I kind of enjoy having the place to myself!

[@renerivera9715]

Nice

[@kazeer91]

so, the sandwitch made by willy wonka 😂😂

[@Spyro1474]

I'm also a dog person, I have 2 boarder collies

[@experience_japan]

That’s awesome! Border Collies are such smart and energetic dogs. I bet they keep you busy!