Scale-size recreations of Japan’s ever-present drink machines dispense their own tiny model cans.
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Got some leftover change after a day of pop culture treasure-hunting? Then this JR station has a vending machine you’ll want to check out.
Even amphibians love Japan’s unmanned drink dispensers, but what do you do if you want your change?
There’s good reason why people from around Tokyo are making the trip to Electric Town to get a taste of these special beverages.
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