Vending machine enthusiast Kenzaburo Ishida breaks down their unique appeal, evolution and crucial role in times of disaster.

Some are stored frozen and heated on-demand to create ... Greens Vending machines aren't just for convenience food. A salad vending machine in Japan stocks premade salads with greens, grains ...

But it often takes several days to arrive, the customer might have to wait at home for several hours to receive a frozen delivery and there might be a minimum order. A vending machine solves these ...