Japanese vending machines attract foreign tourists. A famous spot where more than 100 retro vending machines manufactured in the Showa era are lined up is now flooded with foreign tourists. Further tracking reveals surprising vending machines that are not found in Japan... Japan and overseas are amazing! We tracked down the world of old and new, mysterious vending machines. ■Foreigners flock to the "retro vending machine theme park" In Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a "retro vending machine theme park" where valuable vending machines manufactured in the Showa era are lined up. Despite the location being a little inconvenient to access, tourists from all over the world are now flocking to the park. Tourist from Brazil: "(Q. Where are you from?) I'm from Brazil. I'm not sure which vending machine to choose and which to eat. There are so many options." The appeal of this place is the overwhelming selection of products. The total length is about 100 meters. There are also unusual vending machines lined up, with a total of 112 machines. A man from Brazil chose a nostalgic bottled cola. A tourist from Brazil said, "Very good. Nowadays, most of the drinks are in plastic bottles. The glass bottles taste better." Many Japanese people may feel the same way. ■ "I can't read it" but can I buy it? Some people are confused. A tourist from America said, "I found out about this place on the Internet. There are no vending machines like this anywhere in the world. I've been wanting to come here for three years, but I couldn't make it, so my wish has finally come true." He found out about this vending machine's ham and cheese toast on the Internet and really wanted to try it. It is heated to 250 degrees in the vending machine, and piping hot toast is ready in just 40 seconds. How does the long-awaited toast taste? A tourist from America said, "It's delicious! But... I think I pressed the button that wasn't cheese. This is tuna." He made a huge mistake. He pressed the button for tuna toast. A tourist from America said, "But it's not bad." All good in the end. However, since they are old vending machines, most of them have no English markings, which confuses some foreigners. A tourist from Canada: "How do I know what drinks I can buy?" "So this one's sold out? I've already memorized it." They also have trouble explaining the out-of-change light. Announcer Masuda Sayaka: "The out-of-change light is difficult, how should I put it? You don't have any change, so just put in the exact amount and you're good. 180 exactly, OK, but 200..." A tourist from Canada: "There are a lot of them, huh?" ■ "A magic machine" - surprised by the piping hot hamburger David and Jamie are a couple from the United States. David: "(Q. How did you find out about this place?) My friend Charles sent me a video." Jamie: "Thanks, Charles." David: "Thanks, Charles. I saw the video and thought, 'Wow! I have to go see this.' I wonder if this old-looking machine actually works..." The couple, who are curious about old Japanese vending machines, have their eye on a hamburger vending machine that was manufactured 52 years ago. David: "Look at this! It's counting down." Jamie: "This is our burger! It's so cute." David: "Is it warm?" Jamie: "Yeah, touch it." David: "Wow, it's hot." They couldn't believe how hot the burger was. David: "In America, there are no vending machines that sell hot things. You can't even buy hot coffee." Jamie: "It's amazing that such an old machine is still working." David: "It's pure magic. And it's outside, not inside." And then there's a vending machine that was manufactured over 30 years ago that makes piping hot popcorn in about two minutes... Jamie: "It even has music playing." David: "Here you go, baby, this is super hot." Jamie: "The popcorn's done." David: "This is an amazing place, like a museum that you can walk around in. It's really amazing." The last thing the two of them were interested in was a slightly unexpected vending machine. David: "Omikuji (Japanese fortune slip)?" Yes, there is a fortune slip that can be purchased for 100 yen per time. David: "It's written all over the place." So what's your fortune...? David: "I can't read it at all." By the way, it was "Sueyoshi." The reporters explained its meaning. David: "It's a little bit of luck, almost like bad luck." Jamie: "Oh no!" ■ Vending Machines Around the World Circumstances Unique to Each Country It's not just the retro Showa-era vending machines that fascinate foreigners. A man from Thailand: &qu