Yamada Vending expands Japanese-style vending shop in Eugene, Oregon

Yamada Vending Co., a Japanese-inspired vending machine business in Eugene, Oregon, is relocating to a larger location in north Eugene, according to a report by The Register-Guard.

The business specializes in Japanese snacks, beverages, toys and collectibles, offering customers a shopping experience modeled after Japan's vending machine culture. The expansion follows the company's earlier operation at 570 Lawrence St., where it attracted customers interested in imported products and Japanese pop culture.

Owner Eimi Yamada launched the business in April 2024, drawing inspiration from her frequent trips to Japan and the country's widespread use of vending machines. The original shop featured Japanese snacks, ramen, character-themed merchandise and capsule toy machines known as gachapon.

The move to a larger space reflects the growth of a specialty retail concept that combines automated merchandising with imported products and collectibles. The new location gives the company an opportunity to expand its Japanese-themed shopping experience in the Eugene market.