By Japanese Vending Machines
In this mouthwatering compilation by the YouTube channel 'Japanese Vending Machines,' viewers are taken on a unique sweets-focused journey through Japan's incredible array of vending machines in 2024. The video showcases 18 carefully selected dessert items, each offering a glimpse into how Japan continues to innovate and surprise even in the world of automated food delivery.
Opening the video is a rice ball cake, a creative twist that blends the appearance of a savory onigiri with the sweet indulgence of cake. At 1:34, a chestnut Mont Blanc cake makes an appearance with its signature creamy swirls. For anime fans, the Evangelion-themed canned cake at 3:10 is a collector's dream and a sweet treat all in one. Other memorable highlights include roasted sweet potatoes served piping hot (5:27), traditional taiyaki (fish-shaped cake filled with sweetened bean paste, 8:39), and orange daifuku, which combines the tartness of citrus with the chewiness of mochi (10:30).
Continuing the sweet journey, the video features a condensed milk strawberry dessert (12:11), a playful animal macaron ice cream (13:06), matcha fresh cream cans (14:36), and dried sweet potato snacks (16:16). Cold delights continue with Hopping Shower ice cream (18:03) and chocolate banana treats (19:13). At 20:03, banana fresh cream lacto ice cream makes dessert lovers swoon. It’s followed by classics like custard cream crepe (21:31), donuts (22:42), and brown sugar banana gelato (25:07).
Rounding out the video are a rare cheesecake (27:02) and a royal milk tea fresh cream dessert (28:07) that offers a sophisticated finish to this sweet vending machine adventure. The video stands as a testament to Japan's creativity, blending technology, pop culture, and traditional tastes into an unforgettable food experience. While location-specific details aren't provided for each machine, these specialized vending machines are commonly found in urban centers and transport hubs across Japan, especially in cities like Tokyo and Osaka.
If you're planning to explore Japan and have a sweet tooth, this video gives plenty of reasons to seek out vending machines as part of your culinary adventure.