Eggs From a Vending Machine in Japan
Photograph from JoshBerglund19 on Flickr
Really, Japan? The nation already has the largest number of vending machines per capita (about one for every 23 people) and won't even stop at eggs. According to witness Josh Berglund, this one is refrigerated and refilled regularly by nearby farmers, with each compartment selling 10-12 eggs for 300 yen (roughly $3). Since part of the vending machine experience is watching purchased items take that daredevil free fall, this one doesn't really seem fair. [via Wired]
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4 Comments:
I think it's awesome! No waiting for the once a week farmers market, you can get your farm fresh eggs anytime!
peachfish at 9:47AM on 08/20/08
They have this fresh organic milk vending machine in France. I just watched a program on it here.
http://lelaitdelaferme.com/distributeurs.html
That would be amazing to have...!
jooree at 10:59AM on 08/20/08
I'd like to see one of those here and now! My local farmer's market is no longer getting fresh eggs due to "lack of refrigeration space" and I've been at a loss this week trying to track down a new place to get freshies.
*holds out 3 dollar bills and sobs*
Southern_bella at 11:10AM on 08/20/08
Ah man, I love the Japanese inventiveness! I'd pay $3 for a dozen eggs if they are that fresh.
It looks like the eggs come in net bags, like small potatoes or onions? Insert money, turn key and pull out the eggs. Just like a bus terminal or skate rink locker.
rottenlittleboys at 1:03PM on 08/20/08