Akihabara Interesting Vending Machines! From traditional Oden cans to new generation vending machines!

Many people may associate vending machines with beverages and ice cream, but recently they have been selling ramen noodles, meat, and other items that are a bit different.

However, in Akihabara, there are vending machines that sell something a little different, and even though they sell drinks, the selection is quite eclectic.

We have compiled a list of interesting vending machines in Akihabara.

If you are tired of just cruising around Akihabara, why not take a tour of the interesting vending machines?

*The items sold in the vending machines may change depending on the season.

Coca-Cola products-only vending machine area near the station


About a one-minute walk from the JR Akihabara Electric Town Exit, between Atre Akihabara 1 and Akihabara Denpa Kaikan, which is under the elevated JR Sobu Line, there is an area where the only vending machines for products sold by Coca-Cola Japan are gathered. How about taking a picture to commemorate your visit to Akihabara as a slightly different photo spot?

1 Vending machine only selling "Iro・Hasu

All the vending machines are filled with "Iro・Hasu. Irohasu is a brand of mineral water developed by Coca-Cola Japan. The lineup includes natural water from famous waters around Japan and flavored water with images of seasonal fruits and other ingredients. The vending machines, which vary in flavor and size, are all filled with "iro-hasu," a color that is hard to find anywhere else. At the time of the interview, the "Amao" flavor was being sold.

2 Vending machine only selling "Dr. Pepper

This vending machine is covered from top to bottom with "Dr. Pepper. Dr. Pepper" is actually the oldest carbonated beverage in the U.S., and in fact, it appeared earlier than Coca-Cola. Because of its unique flavor, it is not a favorite of many, but in Japan, it is available only in certain areas, such as the Tokyo metropolitan area and Okinawa.

Although the drink boasts core popularity, it is hard to find a vending machine filled entirely with "Dr. Pepper" anywhere else. Since the airing of an anime based on a certain game, Dr. Pepper, or "Dokupe," has rapidly gained recognition in Akiba, and we hope you will enjoy drinking it to your heart's content.

3 Vending machine only for "Coca-Cola

This vending machine is filled from top to bottom with Coca-Cola. It is a spectacular sight to see all kinds of "Coca-Cola" in cans, PET bottles, normal, diet, etc. lined up in a row.

Vending machine area for "Coca-Cola" products only
Address: 1-14-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Products sold: "Irohasu," "Coca-Cola," "Dr. Pepper," etc.

GEORGIA MAX COFFEE vending machine
Address: 1-11-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Sales items: "GEORGIA MAX COFFEE" various kinds of coffee
A vending machine exclusively selling "Max Coffee", an assassin from Chiba Prefecture, has appeared in Akihabara!

Oden can vending machine
Address: 3-12-15 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Vending items: Various types of "Oden cans

Vending Machine Promoting Japanese Culture


Akihabara is a town popular among foreigners, so this vending machine has a Japanese touch, with "ninja," "maiko," and "samurai" depicted on the vending machine.

Although not well known yet, this vending machine may soon become a photo spot for foreign tourists.

It is about a two-minute walk from the JR Akihabara Electric Town exit, right in front of "KOTOBUKIYA" and next to the "GEORGIA MAX COFFEE" vending machine mentioned earlier, so it should be easy to find.

Vending machine with Japanese taste design
Address: 1-11-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Vending items: Various Coca-Cola products

Ice cream crepe vending machine
Address: 14-3, Sotokanda 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Sales Item: Various kinds of ice cream crepes

Pon Juice vending machine
Address: 13-2, Sotokanda 4-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Sales Item: Various kinds of Ehime Beverage Company

Vending machine area next to Liberty No. 5 store


Vending machines selling the store's products are set up next to Hobby Shop Liberty No. 5. In addition to the rather major Trekkie vending machines, there is a collection of vending machines that are not easily seen elsewhere, such as figures and idol photos.

1 Figure vending machine

Akihabara is, after all, a "hobby town. It would not be surprising if there were at least figure vending machines in Akihabara.
Therefore, there is a figure vending machine in Akihabara. You can buy figures here 24 hours a day, whenever you want, so you can satisfy your desire to buy a figure right away, even though the stores are already closed.

2: Vending machines with live photos of the SAKAMICHI group

Akihabara is the birthplace of "AKB48. It is also a "town of idols," with both major and underground idols active here and there. It would not be surprising if vending machines sold photos of idols.
So, there are vending machines with fresh photos of "Nogizaka46" and "Sakurazaka46". You can buy fresh photos from these vending machines 24 hours a day whenever you want, so if you are looking for a photo vending machine that sells fresh photos of idols, you can buy them at any time! Right now!　I want a fresh photo of an idol! If you have a sudden desire to buy a picture of your idol, this vending machine will meet your needs.

Vending machine next to Liberty No. 5
Address: Next to Liberty Akihabara Store No. 5, 4-5-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Items sold: Figurines, various Sakamichi Group live photos

Aisan Denki vending machine
Address: UDX B2F, 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Sales Item: Various Aisan Denki's products

Mysterious vending machines
Address: 2-19-42 Kandasudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Product: ?
This is a strange vending machine spot found in Akihabara! What will come out of the mysterious box is really ......!

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