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What's some amazing technology they have in Japan that's very normal to them but would blow our minds here in the US and western world? (lemm.ee)

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[–] [email protected] 52 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (21 children)

Can't believe noone has mentioned the hot beverage vending machines.

Its so fucking nice to spend $1-$1.50 and just get some hot tea or coffee right there without issue. And they're everywhere so you can pretty much rely on them.

So much more convenient than having to go to a coffee shop so you can pay $5 for the same thing, and the vending machine version still tastes great.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (11 children)

It's likely not as cool as Japanese vending coffee, but in the UK there are Starbucks/Costa etc vending machines all over. Do Americans (sorry assuming you are from US) not have those?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

As someone from the west coast of The States, I can't say I've ever seen a hot drink vending machine in real life. At least not here where I live.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Also from the US west, I've seen a bunch of hot vending machines! In several hospitals and schools in different states, a few gas stations. They will have coffee, tea or cocoa selections, a cup pops out and gets filled with fresh brewed coffee. They were usually around 1.50 to 2 dollars a cup, maybe more expensive now though.