Japan's summer gets hot and humid every year. If you notice that you are busy, Nodo is karakara .... If you look around "I want to drink something now!", There is ... ... "Vending machine"!

It is a natural scene in Japan, but ＜ekinaka＞ There are vending machines everywhere, etc., which is one of the amazing sight that foreign tourists are coming to Japan. It may be difficult for us to realize, but it has been a long time that Japan is said to be a large vending machine country.

So, this time, I will introduce the unique vending machines in the world and Japan, and the inside of the vending machines that I can not usually see easily. By the end of this article, you may be a little "Vending machine doctor"!

So "automatic", so automatic ...? No! In English, it is called "vending machine". If you look at vending machines in the world, you will be surprised by the line-up, "H!

At first, it is also attracting attention as a venue for soccer festivals in 2018 (in addition, it seems to be the first held as a former communist zone!) From Russia. In Russia, "space food" and "caviar" are being sold at vending machines such as airports!

お次はコレ、“オランダ名物”の自販機ですが、何か分かりますか？下の写真をよーく見るとヒントが……。

The correct answer is "croquette"! It is called "Kroket" in the Netherlands, and it is a snack of the Dutch girl who can easily buy it. It is based on a long and slender skeleton, and in fact it is also the origin of Japanese croquettes. Croquette burger and fries are also sold here.

In addition, there is a vending machine (pictured above) where you can buy freshly baked pizza in 3 minutes in Italy! In addition, there are vending machines capable of bottling fresh milk in France, and there are various vending machine gourmets that are unique to the region worldwide.

夏休みに海外へ行く予定がある方は、ちょっと意識して、ご当地ならではの自販機をウォッチしてみるのも楽しいかもしれませんよ。

And, "Vending machine large country" Japan. Although the number of vending machines is less than in the United States, Japan is said to be the world's number one (* 1). That's why buying with a vending machine has become a part of our daily life.

The most common type of such vending machines in Japan is for beverages, but food is also substantial. There may be many people who have seen it and used it.

Even if it looks retro that reminds me, "You've got people in there," but if you meet you, regardless of your stomach condition, you'll want to try using it anyway?

In addition, there are vending machines where you can buy eggs and vegetables in areas where there are many farmers. This style, which can be called "the evolution system of the unmanned sales office," makes you feel the "connection" through a small box with the farmer who delivers freshly-picked food every morning.

＜ekinaka＞ Even, besides sweets and beverages, a bit unusual & nice vending machine! It is JR SuidobashiAnd JRTsurumi Vending machine of "Kasaka" in stations. It can be saved when you accidentally forget it, or when the guerrilla heavy rains attack you suddenly. Also, ＜ekinaka＞ But the "capsule toy" that you can often see is one of the vending machines that Japan boasts (?!).

In this way, it is Japan that became "the vending machine large country", but it is said that there are two possible reasons. The first is "good security." Even if it is placed outdoors, the damage to theft or damage is less than in other countries. And the second one ... yes, "technological skills"!

Inside that square box is packed with "super skill" that can not be imagined from appearance that was developed so that various things from beverage & food to daily necessities and toys could be used safely, safely and conveniently. I am

※ 1 I can not think of a world without vending machines! Speaking of which, when are they? String the history of vending machines ＜ Vending machine chronicle ＞ (2017.12.12)

I want to know the "Sgo technique" system! Let me show you inside the vending machine! And, when you head to Sakai Station Home in JR East area, rhythmic sounds like "Kasha, Kasha, Kasha ...". Just an operator (it's called) is in the process of restocking. Many of you may have seen this scene.

夏は飲料自販機の繁忙期。暑い中でも、ひとときも休まずに額に汗して作業するオペレーターさん。一見、単純作業にも見えて、実はココには熟練のワザが！商品が破損していないか目視＆手触りでチェック、途中でボトルが引っかかったり、向きが変わってしまったりしないよう、投入角度に気をつけたり。もちろん駅は“利用されるお客さま最優先”、周囲の安全にも気を配ります。安全かつ正確にすばやく作業できるのは、経験のなせる技！

If you look inside the vending machine right away, there are three outlets for drinks below (* 2). It is a system that can be sorted by bottle size and hot / cold. And inside the door, there is an "inner door" that opens further! Because of this temperature adjustment of the inner door and beverage, it is something that is rarely opened at the time of refilling work ......

Jahn! The above picture shows that the door was opened specially! "Huh? What did you think is the" sgo skill "? Let's explain it!

ドリンクを購入すると、写真の右側に見える滑り台（シューター）に商品が落ち、可動式のシューターが受け取ったときのショックを吸収。そして、滑り落ちてきたら、写真左側のフラップをくぐるのですが、ここで、さらにショックを吸収＆ボトルの向きを補正するんだそう。

By the way, the drink refilled from the top of the vending machine is not "straight" but "falling" while meandering. It is a skill that allows for a well-designed design that prevents damage by slowing the falling speed of the product!

Also,acureOne of the unique features of vending machines is the "purchase button" (pictured below).

Exquisite size that you can see in a lot of & information needed to buy, such as hot / cold display and price. Furthermore, pay attention to the product sample! In the past, the package of the actual product was often used as a sample, but these "dummy" are often used these days. In order to understand the features and appeal points of products at a glance, it also plays a role as "POP", making it quite elaborate! This is also a well-thought-out design to achieve "easy to choose and buy"!

By the way, if you look at the above picture and the price display part carefully ... did you notice that the end is "~ 5 yen" and "one yen unit"? this isacureof"Suica e-money only vending machineThat's why. this"Suica e-moneyDedicated vending machine ",Suica(Includinge-moneyIf you buy at) "Seven yen discount (※ 3)" and a little bit! As this is a little small topic, it may be good to remember!

Vending machines themselves are, of course, "machines". So the inside looks like an impression of minerality, but even the material and installation angle of the parts have been researched and improved year by year, so as not to damage the product and to make it easier for us to take out. It is a crystal of the wisdom and effort of

Oh yeah, such a vending machine, how it is made, if you are interested in the article here (Vending machine fans and factory enthusiasts, Kore is a must see! Until you have a "vending machine"!Please see) by all means! It is quite rare to see the manufacturing process of vending machines!

※ 2 The internal mechanism of the vending machine differs depending on the type of vending machine
※ of 3 JR EastekinakaIt is in"acureVending machine (cash & suica availableComparison with)

Well, last but not least an interesting topic. Do you know "the law of Z"?

For example, when looking at a display shelf of a product or a flyer for a supermarket, a person unconsciously moves his eyes in the order of "Z" to "upper left → right → lower left → right". This "law" well-known in the design industry etc., so that is to place the goods of the favorite in the "upper left" with a high probability of being first seen.

＜ekinaka＞ It is in acureIn the vending machine of the "teamacureThere are also cases where operators called "" arrange products based on their own experience and knowledge. For example, products for children with low line of sight are on the bottom, and for adults on the top, appealing casually .... If you always check customer's point of view & new product and actually drink it and feel "This is cool!", It may be prioritized and refilled.

Backside of vending machines-Those who support both hardware and software, such as high technology related to vending machines, efforts for improvement, and the daily activities of operators, can be bought quickly when you want to drink "We realize" natural "--When you buy a drink next time," If you say so, such "Sugo technique" is used "or" Oh, just look in the order of "Z" right now Please remember the small story, taste the pleasure to choose, and moisturize the throat!

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