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Oregon store features Japanese-style vending experience
April 17, 2026
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ClaudeA small retail space in Eugene, Ore., is offering a unique shopping experience built around Japanese-style vending machines, according to a KLCC news report.
Yamada Vending Co., founded by Eimi Yamada after she was laid off from a healthcare job, operates largely without staff, with customers entering via QR code. Inside, dozens of machines dispense food, drinks, stationery and toys sourced from small businesses in Japan, with the machines themselves imported overseas.
The company said most items are priced around $3 to keep them accessible, reflecting the goal of offering affordable Japanese products in a market where similar goods can be more expensive.
The shop, open daily with extended weekend hours, accepts coins, tokens and credit cards. Yamada plans to expand the product mix to include beauty items but said the current location is already reaching capacity, describing it as a starting point for potential growth.
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