Take Japan's millions of vending machines. They're big business, offering everything from hot coffee and beer to wagyu and hot sauce. Though some accept card payments, those that take cash may not ...

In many ways Japan is a country that's firmly embraced technology, yet it remains attached to good old-fashioned cash. Plenty of locals and tourists wave their credit cards in the shops scattered ...

“Vending machines produce more revenue from each square meter of scarce land than a retail store can,” Parry concluded. Japan has long been known for its exceptionally low homicide ra ...