
technology in japan is more like an elastic, they stretch as far as it could be and still keep with in its expandable territory. vending machine technology is one such. there is no limit to what can be bought out of a vending machine. hot tea, cold tea, burgers, sandwiches, muffins, disposable rain coats, re-usable umbrella - this list can go on till dawn.
when you are on road in japan, you may not find a bin to litter but sure you would find a vending machine that could vend a surprise!