Share 'Japan's High Tech Vending Machines'

Vending machines have come a long way since Heron of Alexandria introduced his coin operated holy water dispenser in the first century. Today's Japanese vending machines are full blown computers with large interactive color displays, blue tooth, Osaifu-Keitai (wireless payment via cell phone), and multiple smart card interfaces. They dispense drinks, snacks, beer, cigarettes, contraceptives, b…