{"id":32237,"date":"2023-08-27T14:47:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T05:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/vending-machines-how-to-use\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T17:05:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T08:05:24","slug":"vending-machines-how-to-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/living-in-japan\/how-to\/vending-machines-how-to-use\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use vending machines in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Basically, vending machines in Japan can accept payments not only in cash, but also by electronic payment methods such as IC cards (such as Suica, Pasmo) or mobile phones.<br\/>However, depending on the location, there are machines that only accept payment in cash or only accept payment by card.<\/p>\n\n<p>Depending on the payment method, usage is also different.<br\/>In this article, I will introduce specific uses for each type of machine.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">How to use vending machines in Japan<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Vending machines can only be paid in cash<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>To make a purchase using a cash-only vending machine, follow these 4 steps:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1: Put money into the machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2: Choose product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 3: Receive product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 4: Receive your change back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Step 1: Put money into the machine<\/h4>\n\n<p>You can make purchases with coins or notes.<br\/>Note that 1 yen, 5 yen coins and 2,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 10,000 yen notes CANNOT be used.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Step 2: Choose product<\/h4>\n\n<p>After you put money into the machine, the button below the product will automatically light up. Click the button right below the product you want to select.<\/p>\n\n<p>During the cold season, vending machines in Japan often offer both cold and hot drinks.<br\/>Cold drinks have blue buttons, hot drinks have red or orange buttons. When clicking, look carefully to avoid making the wrong choice.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Step 3: Receive product<\/h4>\n\n<p>After you press the button, the selected product will automatically fall into the tray below the machine.<br\/>Open the tray lid to get the product.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Step 4: Receive your change back<\/h4>\n\n<p>In case the amount of money you put into the machine is more than the value of the product, don&#8217;t forget to get the change back before leaving.<br\/>The way to receive is very simple, push the lever down and the change will be released in the compartment below (usually designed next to the product receiving tray). <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Vending machines can pay with IC cards<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_card-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_card-1.jpg 448w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_card-1-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>To purchase goods using a vending machine that allows payment by IC card (such as Suica, Pasmo), please follow these 3 steps:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1: Choose product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2: Swipe the card to the designated place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 3: Receive product<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Step 1: Choose product<\/h4>\n\n<p>Click the button below the product you want to select.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Step 2: Swipe the card to the designated place<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_card_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_card_1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_card_1-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_card_1-768x285.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The machine only allows payment by IC card (left) and the machine allows payment by many types of cards (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Find the black square with the IC card symbol and place the card (or a phone or watch with a built-in card) on it.<br\/>Don&#8217;t rush to move your card, but wait until the sound signaling that the payment has been completed rings.<\/p>\n\n<p>Note that the type of card accepted will vary depending on the machine. In case the machine allows payment with multiple types of cards, click to select the card type before swiping the card.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Step 3: Receive product<\/h4>\n\n<p>After swiping the card, the selected product will automatically fall into the tray below the machine.<br\/>Open the tray lid to get the product.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Vending machine with touch screen<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_digital.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_digital.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_digital-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_digital-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>At large stations or central areas, you may encounter vending machines that do not have normal buttons but only have product display screens.<br\/>This is a touch screen so you can make purchases by clicking directly on the screen.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Useful tips for using vending machines in Japan<\/h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Use a recycling bin so you don&#8217;t have to carry trash<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_2.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Most vending machines in Japan are equipped with recycling bins right next to them. You can throw your finished water bottles or cans here so you don&#8217;t have to carry trash when moving.<br\/>Note that this is not a trash can, so don&#8217;t throw trash in it.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Save more with cheap vending machines<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_100yen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_100yen.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_100yen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jihanki_100yen-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A vending machine at the same price 100 yen<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Drinks at vending machines are not too expensive, but if you want to save more, you can find vending machines at the same price.<br\/>These machines are often located outside stations or on small streets.<\/p>\n\n<p>The most popular is the 100 yen vending machine, where you only need to pay 100 yen for any product in the machine.<br\/>Depending on the locality, there are sometimes vending machines that cost 50 yen or 80 yen, so you can buy drinks at a cheaper price than the supermarket.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n<p>Combining convenience and fun experiences, vending machines have become a unique symbol in Japanese shopping culture.<br\/>Use the information in this article to easily shop from vending machines and enjoy the convenience they offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Basically, vending machines in Japan can accept payments not only in cash, but also by electronic payment methods such as IC cards (such as Suica, Pasmo) or mobile phones.However, depending on the location, there are machines that only accept payment in cash or only accept payment by card. 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