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Japan's iconic vending machines are getting a creative makeover, with some now absorbing carbon like 20 trees while others sell everything from sunglasses to frozen gyoza. Despite facing economic challenges, these automated fixtures are reinventing themselves to stay relevant in modern life.
Beverage giant Asahi has deployed over 8,500 vending machines that absorb carbon dioxide from the air, each matching 20 cedar trees annually. As Japan's iconic vending machine industry faces historic decline, companies are reinventing their machines to sell everything from sunglasses to collectible anime figures. ---
