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Japan Inflation Cools Demand for Vending Machine Drinks

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12:27 JST, April 26, 2026

TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan’s vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.

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