The Real Reason Japan Has So Many Vending Machines

Vending machines also point to Japan's need for convenience and lack of crime, explains Business Insider. Japan has one of the lowest robbery rates in the world, so vending machines are rarely broken into, and if they are broken into, the machines have a direct phone connection to police stations. Kotaku also points out vending machine operators regularly maintain the devices.

With the fast-paced Japanese lifestyle, it's easy to see why vending machines became integral to everyday life. The Japanese are also very interested in automation, because it's convenient and easily fits into their busy lives. Business Insider reports Japan has a singular fascination with machines and robots, so it makes sense they get their food, drinks, and other goods from a device, too. The Japanese are also well-known for their orderly approach to things, so choosing what you need from a well-laid out grid in a machine is fantastic. It's why their lost and found system is excellent.

Japanese vending machines sell a huge variety of goods, though Kotaku says rumors of underwear vending machines are not accurate. So if you're ever in Japan, it might be fun to check out what things you can get without needing to talk to people. Ah, the introvert's dream.