If you’d like to learn MORE about this place, like what those white things are tired all over, watch the live stream I did on my second channel last week while filming this edited version. ua-cam.com/users/liveGRhLDwCFUOo?feature=share
Hello how are you? I know it might be like winning the lottery if you see my message but I’ll give it a shot, I would like to ask you if you have any any idea where I could find the miniature Technics turntables in Tokyo. Any help would be great since I’m going to be there this weekend. Thank you for your time and all your videos are amazing.
Do you do (English speaking) tours around Japan, like small groups? That would be awesome. Me and my uncle talk about the vending machines and what providences we'd like to visit. Pork cutlet sandwiches and noodles. Awesome. 😊
It's almost a steal how cheap the foods are! Guy is maintaining what effectively is a museum AND a tourist attraction, I feel he really deserves more compensation for it!
The owner should start an online donation for his/their search for spare parts and maintenance of the old vending machines as it is in all our interest and all our benefit.
It's not expensive, but it doesn't seem cheap to me, the hamburger in the video costs 280 yen here in Europe, most places like McDonald's sell it for 0.99€ 😂
@@madriditunes7021 The times for an Hamburger or Cheeseburger etc. under 1 Euro are gone, at least currently. I was surprised to see the famous Burger Fast Food Brands rising their prices quite strongly.
Never underestimate the power of nostalgia. Those vending machines really are time machines helping to relive memories. It's great how Saito-san turned a hobby into an attraction with all his hard work! 12:07... It was perfect John and that look!! 🤣🍛👍
I had NO IDEA you were STILL MAKING VIDEOS!!! I was subbed to the ORIGINAL 'Only In Japan' channel and then it totally changed and you were gone and then the channel just sucked after that..... I didn't know what happened or where you went and I had NO CLUE you were still making videos... UNTIL NOW!!!! I've been subbed to Strange Parts for quite a while and suddenly there you are!! And that's how I found out that I have been missing out on YOUR CONTENT THIS WHOLE TIME!!!! I am SO HAPPY Scott did his video on the 'Disneyland' of vending machines, because I re-discovered you and it's kinda like seeing an old friend you haven't seen in years!! I'm gonna have a blast going through all your videos that I missed. It's good to see you again John :) See you soon!!! :D
Thanks for finding me and welcome to the real ONLY in JAPAN. It’s hard to start from zero again, but I have had so much support and as I get more content out, I hope more people find me again. Having good friends like Scotty helps a lot. Strange Parts is an incredible channel and concept! I hope he’s back here in Japan soon for more adventures. Now you have a lot of back episodes to binge one day \(^_^)/
I'm sorry to hear that you were deprived. It got REALLY bad- to the point where I was giving A/V advice in the comment section, the next video would fix some issues by the same person, and then they would just contract out another amateur gig worker. I even liked that Eastern European gal that was a host for awhile, but they just got rid of everyone.
Definitely go sub to only in japan go!! He is constantly streaming and just taking I'll ng us around tokyo or wherever he happens to be showing us thinks and teaching us Japanese here and there and facts usually about the things hes showing I learn so much over there that I'm sure is just because hes out there speaking to people and doing things like you would if you lived there lol very nice to watch when having a long day and needing an escape to Japan🖤 I'm not even a huge live stream fan but I or feels like walking with a friend, I especially love rainny season walks through the city🖤
Don't know if it would be as interesting for everyone, but the company/companies supplying all the food for all these vending machines would make, at least, a nice follow up video. The amount of effort Japan does to keeping these going from Saito-san maintaining these to the finding companies to supply the food is just astounding.
Saw these vending machines in a lot of videos and heard a lot of popular youtubers complaining about some machine being offline, but you are the first to show the inner workings of it. Now we know the hard work that goes into maintaining them and why they need to be offline at times.
Anyone who complains has no idea why they’re here and the work that goes into maintaining it. I hope this video can shed light into what makes this more special than just a vending machine 😉 it’s one man’s passion run with a lot of hard work.
@@onlyinjapan You neglected to explain how things are heated up without a microwave in the machines. I’m still left here wondering how the food gets warmed up. Very frustrating. 😢
This place should be protected since its part of japanese history when they where at the peak of innovation, only in japan you rock youre the only youtube creator who has managed to get an interview, explanation and behind the scenes from that place and still keep it educational and entertaining, hope you keep these videos going and show the real and nostalgic feelings of japan for more years to come
The main focus of public interest in this topic seems to be the curiosity of the large number of retro vending machines, but the most significant feature is that the owner, Mr. Saito, does his best to make sure that visitors to his used tire shop enjoy their time waiting for their tires to be changed, and that those who come from all over the country to use the vending machines also enjoy their time there. This is why he has been reported in the Japanese media. He spends a lot of time and effort repairing old vending machines, they have even replaced the lights with LEDs to conserve electricity,making various efforts to save money so that customers can purchase products at low prices, preparing large quantities of food so that they can enjoy the delicious food, and maintaining the vending machines while dealing with the pranks of the mindless. It's great to serve others, even at the cost of one's own self. And John and his crew did a great job 👍
I'm so happy you get this - what a lot of foreign UA-camrs going here completely miss is the WHY and HOW - and THAT is the real story. If Saito-san didn't have this drive and passion for resurrecting these vending machines, none of it would exist so I home more people have a greater appreciation for what he's built and visit to support his effort to keep the past alive in these machines for us to experience. Thank you!
Fascinating! Blows away any other video about this vending machine park John. You get to feel the passion of the owner and the real story behind it. Can’t stop watching the curry machine! Unbelievable!
I think the story is Saito-san more than the machines. They’re a product of his love, passion and dedication - because when I hear his side, it changes the way to look at the vending machine. It did for me :)
It's almost incomprehensible how much work it must require to keep all of the different foods stocked, and fresh in so many machines! Not to mention keeping all these arcane mechanisms working. I truly hope he sees enough business to sell through most of his food and keep the site alive for years to come. This is really a marvel I'll need to see for myself if I ever make it back to Japan
THAT is AMAZING. I absolutely love that these aren't just sitting in a museum in a non-functional state but still preserved in a way they were meant to be used in their original release. It is so awesome to see machines with technology that pre-date microchips. This is the type of project that deserves extra funding from government or some charitable organization for preserving a piece of history. Respect to the owner for this accomplishment. Thanks for the fun video!!! 😁
John, I cannot tell you this enough times: this show is so good and upsettingly wholesome. Coca-Cola in a glass bottle is God tier. I share the sentiments with Saito-san that restoring old things and bringing them back to life is a holy act. I could sense the Kami emanating from the machines just looking at them on this video.
This was great, this is the first time I've ever seen a real behind-the-scenes of how these work. I loved all of it. I kinda understand how he feels about vending machines cause I'm obsessed with pinball. I love the mechanical sounds and moving parts. Nothing quite like it.
Great topic! A frequent Japan visitor over 40 years I couldn’t figure out why these machines were disappearing. Now I know, it’s the the rise of convenience stores! My first vending machine purchase years ago, based entirely on product name: Polcari Sweat.
It's our 3rd or 4th video together, first one for Scotty on this new one. He was on GO! live streaming a couple of time and I took him around Akihabara before the pandemic but we will be at it again. .
Just pointed out your videos to someone who's dream is to visit Japan, they were immediately enthralled. I was happy to help make a new subscriber to my favorite show. Thanks for being accessible and skilled John. Don't give up your craft and gift of encouraging people to explore.! Only in Japan fan!
@@onlyinjapan I hope and pray that you find new discoveries everyday, teaching Leo your sense of adventure and dedication. God Bless. Keep on moving forward.
I've seen a few other youtubers go to this place to show what stuff could be found in it and it always felt fascinating since the machines are old and there are even items in them that were also available from many years ago. Seeing this video of yours and hearing why the owner made this place a thing made it much more amazing. I do hope it last for a long time and they get more machines as time passes. It really is like a museum but unlike most museums where you can just look, here you can experience using the machines as well. Wish i could go to Japan to see this myself someday.
It's always fun watching someone who's passionate about something talk about the the things they love; Saito-san clearly really cares about the place in history these machines have. Great video, can't wait to go back!
Wow! Its incredible that his hobby of collecting machines has expanded to something of that scale. It must take a lot of work to maintain all year round. Interesting to see the story behind a place like this.
What a great place! Thank you to Saito-San for preserving history. Thank you for sharing this wonderful place & Hope this continues with future generations. 💞💞💞
Aww. This was so awesome. The curry looked delicious with the rice. 😋 The inner workings of these vending machines are genius. 🤯I love that Saito San is nurturing his hobby. You can tell that it is a labor of love. ❤ I can see that this passion of Saito San may eventually be his full-time job. The tires will pave the way, right? Thanks for sharing this, John! Certainly a sense of nostalgia for many.
I love the flash back to the vending machine restaurant you visited, it was one of the first videos I watched of yours and I’ve been hooked and following your content ever since! It was very interesting to see inside some of the machines and how they deliver the items. Another fantastic video John, best wishes to you and the family
So nostalgic. I remember watching the old vending machine video, and watching something similar, after all these years.. It just hits deep.. Thank you John, thank you for all these years!
Thank you for another amazing video. This was one of the coolest places so far! Saito-san is an absolute hero for building and maintaining this open air museum.
Love this episode John. I love a good passion project, for you and for the owner of the vending machine park. I love to see this park expand and keep running. It will not doubt be a good place to hangout for everyone, who wants to try stuff they have never heard of, and those who want to just be taken back to the old days.
Just amazing ,and Saitosan is a genius and national treasure. I'd seriously want to go there and spend a few days eating from these machines all day long. Thanks John for showing...
Saito-san couldn't put it into words, but I think I can: these vending machines are the intersection of human history, innovation, industry, endeavor, and love. They nourish and sustain the customers and businesses that support them, and they are a window into human ingenuity and engineering, not just now but spanning decades. It's like looking through grandma's kitchen and grandpa's garage, seeing the gadgets and recipes they used to bless the family and build society over so many years, and they are STILL going! They really are remarkable, as is the collection. I hope someone else will take over after he retires, because this place is just, plain, cool.
Man, this place is really having itself _A MOMENT_ on UA-cam lately. Deservedly so. 16:27 "I don't know how to put it into words, it's just more than my hobby." Everything in the world is transient, but some things deserve to stick around a while longer than others. This helps him stay in touch with society, with community, with history; it is the intersection of Wa and Iki, and he gets to be the showman, the shepherd, the tinkerer, and the teacher, to generations young and old. _Natsukashii, ne._ He's just a good man, making the world a better place. But then, so are you, John! Thank you for making the best video about this vending machine park I've seen yet. ^‿^ Now to go watch part two...
The thing that astonished me is that many of the food machines requiring fresh deliveries still have companies around servicing owners of their machines with refills, we wouldn't have that in other places. That and the curry rice machine that's the last one of its kind in operation is something that should be of note for visitors visiting there.
I asked about that. There’s a company in Ebina (Kanagawa, same prefecture) that provides him with it but it’s a special order, business relationship just to keep the machines going. It’s not just Saito-san. His passion fuels it though. There are a lot of players who don’t want to see them die out and THAT is a good story.
I've always been fascinated with Japanese vending machines. Thank you for giving us this glimpse into this heaven! It was good to see Scotty with the cameo.
This is something as someone who has an interest ( and a job ) in electronics repair on one side and now game dev ( tech artistry ) on the other, learning how things operate and then using that information to repair other of the same thing is really interesting to learn about. You almost become a surgeon in a way, especially with larger machines like the ones at this lot, that require such care and attention to both what you know and how you do it, that you really do need that passion for it. Plus it helps while your working on ones that you can step to the left of you for a meal in-between, especially if your spending quite a few hours repairing one.
This curry rice vending machine is totally amazing! The way it opens the bag blew my mind. So simple yet so effective :3 Actually I think that because those machines are on the 'analog' side of technology, it's even remotely possible to keep them alive. If it would be all about electronics, then it wouldn't be so "easy" to maintain. I dare to say it would be impossible for someone not affiliated with big companies.
One of things that I love about these machines is that u can learn a lot of history from it: from machine itself, food/item that is made and ingredients/parts that are used to create them...especially if we are talking about food...u could probably find place (if is in Japan) where from ingredients are coming, maybe visit and have chance to talk to owner...like John did before....really really like this type of stories/content. Owner brought big smile on my face
i’ve never even been to japan and i can feel the nostalgia. it is probably the design, the vibes, or the cutlery i don’t know. today apple launch a freakin vr device and yet somewhere in japan there’s a man taking care of machine dated back from where microwave haven’t even exist. great video mr. daub 👍
I love the way you saw this, so true. I think one of the great thing about Japan’s too heavy demographics is the way the country can both accelerate the gas on progress and also spam the breaks and look back too. The concept of MOTTAINAI is strong and one of my favorites. Don’t be wasteful. If it still works, it can still be useful. Don’t take more than you need. These machines still work well and serve its purpose and we remember that with places like this. (I’m not getting that VR headset 😂 … yet)
@@onlyinjapan Don't worry it reportedly won't be available for purchase until early next year. (I think the lag time is to give all the Apple adicts time to save up $3,500. :)
The live stream you did some years ago with Scotty in Akihabara brought me to your channel and started my love for Japan. After the long period of closed borders, I've finally made my solo trip to Japan in spring and it was the most amazing thing I've ever done. Japan is pure heaven for tech nerds like me, I've spent countless hours in Akihabara and Den-Den Town. Big thanks to Scotty and John for introducing me to all this!
So great to get a little back story on this amazing place that's been all over You Tube for a while now. I never get tired of watching videos about it. ありがとうジョンさん。
They're almost all gone - sad. They can't get the parts, too costly to maintain and the food also has changed. Companies don't make it anymore, has to be done yourself. But it'll never go away as long as Saito-san and others with that dedication remain with an eye on the past nostalgia, which we love to live in as well. Thanks UFO Bob for watching!
Thank you John this was great i love going back to the past. I am so happy how Saito-san has kept the vending machines for people of all ages to enjoy. Thank you again.
This Vending Machine Park is this month's Postcard from Japan on Patreon! patreon.com/onlyinjapan to get one and new members this month get another card sent to help build the collection. Thank you for the support as I travel the country in search of more inspiring and eye-opening stories \(^_^)/ -John
I can’t believe i just discovered your page today. I used to watch you on the old series then you left and I pretty much stopped watching it with different hosts. Was disappointed you had left and didn’t know why. Anyways, great to see that you’re still making content and I have a bunch of vids to catch up on now.
Welcome back! It takes a while to build a new channel. I got knocked down, but got up again 😂 🎶 anyway, it’s part of life. Just start again - the stories are out there! Enjoy the catching up! I started off again with another naked man festival in a freezing cold 🥶
what a great episode! very interesting to learn a little bit about the history of the machines and the japanese vending machine culture. too bad they're not as common anymore but i'm happy to see that this guy has a passion for them and wants to preserve and keep this cool part of japanse culture alive :)
So glad you decided to show how these vending machines work and the history. I have seen a lot of videos just showing UA-camrs purchasing and eating the food.
The video on the Vending Machine Restaurant was my first exposure to the OiJ sereies, so seeing that old footage of John again felt really nostalgic. Great content as always! Adding this to my list of places to check out once I visit Japan again.
Not only is he providing a wonderful service for his customers and people passing by, but this has become a well known tourist attraction, and DOZENS if not hundreds of UA-camrs and influencers have posted videos from here, so it has become known worldwide as a tourist attraction. This place is probably CRAWLING with people 7 days a week and i salute this man for his ingenuity.
Maintaining the machines is one thing, but I wonder where Saito-san gets all the food, I mean that coke in a bottle! Wow! I loved this episode John, nice one, thanks!
Amazing! Love it! We didn't have that many vending machines in Finland growing up (nor do we today) but my local swim hall had a weird American french fries machine, that actually deep fried the suckers while you waited. You could smell the oil :D They were not amazing, but the machine was like from another world and magic.
I woke up today not knowing that I needed to watch a video of you two speaking about vending machines and someones love for them. I missed this videos. Thank you very much. Best regards from Spain.
I still remember that one of your first videos (I think the 2nd one) on the old channel is vending machines and this collab with Scotty is the next level for it, kind of like how Japanology Plus is a more advanced Begin Japanology.
S/o to John Daub for getting the owner’s permission to film the machines at work! This episode of Only In Japan is awesome! Always wanted to see the insides of these after seeing a few videos on UA-cam.
If I had one more day I’d have shown a few more. Saito-san is quite busy and I’m so thankful for his time and generosity. The Popcorn 🍿 vending machine is in Scotty’s channel 😉 I let him have that exclusive. It’s pretty amazing!
Hi John! I think i've been following you for almost 10 years now. I don't leave comments often, but when I do, you always seem to reply which surprised me. I see those gray hairs lol it makes me feel old, but glad to see that you're still putting out great and informative content. Thanks!
Came here from Strange Parts. You’ve got a new subscriber! I look forward to a lot more videos, because one day I want to visit Japan, and I want to see this collection of vending machines! とっても面白いです。
i do remember your old channel with that vending machine restaurant episode, i was in middle school back then now i'm in university! you are one of the pioneers english channel about japan, i hope all is well with you
My friend was here at the same time I was going there - it worked out perfect. I said, I’m going to the Retro Food Vending Park to meet the owner. It was a fast “I’M IN!” The drive up was so much fun, I wish Scotty could have stayed a few days longer.
hose sounds are part of the experience, the nostalgia! I might have spent a long time trying to pump up the volume on that - haha! As Saito-san cares a great deal about his machines, I do for this content.Can feel the environment. I didn't want to use music too much but it does make the video more enjoyable if I could work out both. So glad it's up now!
I respect Mr. Saito, especially with the fact that he has to improvise parts. The food looks good too, especially the curry. Looking forward to what you might come up next. ^^
Wow this is maybe a top 3 favorite video on this channel ❤ So interesting to see how these machines work inside😮 When you said this was before microwaves my brain exploded a bit lol🤯 I was born in 1991 so that's still before my brain can think about lol so cool though, I think the udon machine was super cool inside and the coffee and that bag opening situation 🤩🤩🤩🤩 So cool what an interesting topic the owner has a great story and the food looks pretty decent you would never find anything this good in a machine in America lol not even in office buildings or hospitals where people are stuck a long time definitely not at a car shop😭 Thank you for this knowledge that I didnt know I needed❤ I have literally never considered how the udon style machines worked but I'm glad I know now, you may have just sent me down a, "how it works old school Japanese vending machines work" rabbit hole🤯🤯🤯🤯🖤 Would love a series of different machines all over Japan...
this is interesting, i always see this vending machine park on other youtube videos and now you made a documentary about this vending machine park! thank you for making a documentary about this vending machine park! one day i will go to japan and visit this vending machine park!
Japan is so unique from other parts of the world where one can simply have a whole day’s worth of meal just being around these vending machines 😋😋😋😋👍👍👍👍👍
I love seeing this video! All of these interesting and old vending machines are so awesome to see them still working and a small peek of the inner workings 😊
If you’d like to learn MORE about this place, like what those white things are tired all over, watch the live stream I did on my second channel last week while filming this edited version. ua-cam.com/users/liveGRhLDwCFUOo?feature=share
Hello how are you? I know it might be like winning the lottery if you see my message but I’ll give it a shot, I would like to ask you if you have any any idea where I could find the miniature Technics turntables in Tokyo. Any help would be great since I’m going to be there this weekend. Thank you for your time and all your videos are amazing.
Do you do (English speaking) tours around Japan, like small groups? That would be awesome. Me and my uncle talk about the vending machines and what providences we'd like to visit. Pork cutlet sandwiches and noodles. Awesome. 😊
Tied all over. Maybe it was a tyre joke.
Welcome to Japan! Where vending machine meals are healthier than 80% of the food that is served in America 🤣
It's almost a steal how cheap the foods are! Guy is maintaining what effectively is a museum AND a tourist attraction, I feel he really deserves more compensation for it!
Some of the food probably better than some restaurants outside Japan!
It certainly helps that it's not his main source of income--he runs a tire shop and does this on the side.
The owner should start an online donation for his/their search for spare parts and maintenance of the old vending machines as it is in all our interest and all our benefit.
It's not expensive, but it doesn't seem cheap to me, the hamburger in the video costs 280 yen here in Europe, most places like McDonald's sell it for 0.99€ 😂
@@madriditunes7021 The times for an Hamburger or Cheeseburger etc. under 1 Euro are gone, at least currently. I was surprised to see the famous Burger Fast Food Brands rising their prices quite strongly.
Never underestimate the power of nostalgia. Those vending machines really are time machines helping to relive memories. It's great how Saito-san turned a hobby into an attraction with all his hard work! 12:07... It was perfect John and that look!! 🤣🍛👍
I Wonder if the owner makes decent money or at least is able to pay the workers and suppliers (and cover the potential waste)
I had NO IDEA you were STILL MAKING VIDEOS!!! I was subbed to the ORIGINAL 'Only In Japan' channel and then it totally changed and you were gone and then the channel just sucked after that..... I didn't know what happened or where you went and I had NO CLUE you were still making videos... UNTIL NOW!!!! I've been subbed to Strange Parts for quite a while and suddenly there you are!! And that's how I found out that I have been missing out on YOUR CONTENT THIS WHOLE TIME!!!!
I am SO HAPPY Scott did his video on the 'Disneyland' of vending machines, because I re-discovered you and it's kinda like seeing an old friend you haven't seen in years!! I'm gonna have a blast going through all your videos that I missed. It's good to see you again John :) See you soon!!! :D
Thanks for finding me and welcome to the real ONLY in JAPAN. It’s hard to start from zero again, but I have had so much support and as I get more content out, I hope more people find me again. Having good friends like Scotty helps a lot. Strange Parts is an incredible channel and concept! I hope he’s back here in Japan soon for more adventures. Now you have a lot of back episodes to binge one day \(^_^)/
I'm sorry to hear that you were deprived. It got REALLY bad- to the point where I was giving A/V advice in the comment section, the next video would fix some issues by the same person, and then they would just contract out another amateur gig worker. I even liked that Eastern European gal that was a host for awhile, but they just got rid of everyone.
Oh yeah. No wonder I never see him in my feed again.
Definitely go sub to only in japan go!! He is constantly streaming and just taking I'll ng us around tokyo or wherever he happens to be showing us thinks and teaching us Japanese here and there and facts usually about the things hes showing I learn so much over there that I'm sure is just because hes out there speaking to people and doing things like you would if you lived there lol very nice to watch when having a long day and needing an escape to Japan🖤
I'm not even a huge live stream fan but I or feels like walking with a friend, I especially love rainny season walks through the city🖤
@@jennamahaffy9553 I'm right there with the Japan escapism, sister
Great video! Got here from Strange Parts, what an interesting collab!
Unexpected and very welcoming colab, for sure!
me, too
Don't know if it would be as interesting for everyone, but the company/companies supplying all the food for all these vending machines would make, at least, a nice follow up video. The amount of effort Japan does to keeping these going from Saito-san maintaining these to the finding companies to supply the food is just astounding.
Yes please! That's what I was asking myself all through this video
Saw these vending machines in a lot of videos and heard a lot of popular youtubers complaining about some machine being offline, but you are the first to show the inner workings of it. Now we know the hard work that goes into maintaining them and why they need to be offline at times.
Anyone who complains has no idea why they’re here and the work that goes into maintaining it. I hope this video can shed light into what makes this more special than just a vending machine 😉 it’s one man’s passion run with a lot of hard work.
@@onlyinjapan
You neglected to explain how things are heated up without a microwave in the machines. I’m still left here wondering how the food gets warmed up. Very frustrating. 😢
This place should be protected since its part of japanese history when they where at the peak of innovation, only in japan you rock youre the only youtube creator who has managed to get an interview, explanation and behind the scenes from that place and still keep it educational and entertaining, hope you keep these videos going and show the real and nostalgic feelings of japan for more years to come
Like a world heritage site.
The main focus of public interest in this topic seems to be the curiosity of the large number of retro vending machines, but the most significant feature is that the owner, Mr. Saito, does his best to make sure that visitors to his used tire shop enjoy their time waiting for their tires to be changed, and that those who come from all over the country to use the vending machines also enjoy their time there. This is why he has been reported in the Japanese media. He spends a lot of time and effort repairing old vending machines, they have even replaced the lights with LEDs to conserve electricity,making various efforts to save money so that customers can purchase products at low prices, preparing large quantities of food so that they can enjoy the delicious food, and maintaining the vending machines while dealing with the pranks of the mindless. It's great to serve others, even at the cost of one's own self. And John and his crew did a great job 👍
I'm so happy you get this - what a lot of foreign UA-camrs going here completely miss is the WHY and HOW - and THAT is the real story. If Saito-san didn't have this drive and passion for resurrecting these vending machines, none of it would exist so I home more people have a greater appreciation for what he's built and visit to support his effort to keep the past alive in these machines for us to experience. Thank you!
Fascinating! Blows away any other video about this vending machine park John. You get to feel the passion of the owner and the real story behind it. Can’t stop watching the curry machine! Unbelievable!
I think the story is Saito-san more than the machines. They’re a product of his love, passion and dedication - because when I hear his side, it changes the way to look at the vending machine. It did for me :)
It's almost incomprehensible how much work it must require to keep all of the different foods stocked, and fresh in so many machines! Not to mention keeping all these arcane mechanisms working. I truly hope he sees enough business to sell through most of his food and keep the site alive for years to come. This is really a marvel I'll need to see for myself if I ever make it back to Japan
THAT is AMAZING. I absolutely love that these aren't just sitting in a museum in a non-functional state but still preserved in a way they were meant to be used in their original release. It is so awesome to see machines with technology that pre-date microchips. This is the type of project that deserves extra funding from government or some charitable organization for preserving a piece of history. Respect to the owner for this accomplishment.
Thanks for the fun video!!! 😁
John, I cannot tell you this enough times: this show is so good and upsettingly wholesome. Coca-Cola in a glass bottle is God tier. I share the sentiments with Saito-san that restoring old things and bringing them back to life is a holy act. I could sense the Kami emanating from the machines just looking at them on this video.
Seeing the omikuji tied to the ceiling and poles, it almost looked like a shrine to me! If Scotty had one more day here …
Kami?
Excellent job putting this video together John~! Love all of the nostalgia. Get Some~!
The work that goes into maintaining these machines is amazing.
This was great, this is the first time I've ever seen a real behind-the-scenes of how these work. I loved all of it. I kinda understand how he feels about vending machines cause I'm obsessed with pinball. I love the mechanical sounds and moving parts. Nothing quite like it.
Great topic! A frequent Japan visitor over 40 years I couldn’t figure out why these machines were disappearing. Now I know, it’s the the rise of convenience stores! My first vending machine purchase years ago, based entirely on product name: Polcari Sweat.
The collab we didn't know we desperately needed!
It's our 3rd or 4th video together, first one for Scotty on this new one. He was on GO! live streaming a couple of time and I took him around Akihabara before the pandemic but we will be at it again. .
Just pointed out your videos to someone who's dream is to visit Japan, they were immediately enthralled. I was happy to help make a new subscriber to my favorite show. Thanks for being accessible and skilled John. Don't give up your craft and gift of encouraging people to explore.! Only in Japan fan!
Thank you! Adventure awaits anyone who makes the trip to this island full of EVERYTHING! My 25th year now, there’s much more to cover!
@@onlyinjapan I hope and pray that you find new discoveries everyday, teaching Leo your sense of adventure and dedication. God Bless. Keep on moving forward.
I've seen a few other youtubers go to this place to show what stuff could be found in it and it always felt fascinating since the machines are old and there are even items in them that were also available from many years ago. Seeing this video of yours and hearing why the owner made this place a thing made it much more amazing. I do hope it last for a long time and they get more machines as time passes. It really is like a museum but unlike most museums where you can just look, here you can experience using the machines as well. Wish i could go to Japan to see this myself someday.
It's always fun watching someone who's passionate about something talk about the the things they love; Saito-san clearly really cares about the place in history these machines have. Great video, can't wait to go back!
Wow! Its incredible that his hobby of collecting machines has expanded to something of that scale. It must take a lot of work to maintain all year round. Interesting to see the story behind a place like this.
Thanks for interviewing the owner and getting his perspective, that was super cool.
Not only is that man nice, and has a vending machine park, but has old school bbs wheels that I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR, FOR 5 YEARS
What a great place! Thank you to Saito-San for preserving history. Thank you for sharing this wonderful place & Hope this continues with future generations. 💞💞💞
Aww. This was so awesome. The curry looked delicious with the rice. 😋 The inner workings of these vending machines are genius. 🤯I love that Saito San is nurturing his hobby. You can tell that it is a labor of love. ❤ I can see that this passion of Saito San may eventually be his full-time job. The tires will pave the way, right? Thanks for sharing this, John! Certainly a sense of nostalgia for many.
I love the flash back to the vending machine restaurant you visited, it was one of the first videos I watched of yours and I’ve been hooked and following your content ever since! It was very interesting to see inside some of the machines and how they deliver the items. Another fantastic video John, best wishes to you and the family
So nostalgic. I remember watching the old vending machine video, and watching something similar, after all these years.. It just hits deep..
Thank you John, thank you for all these years!
Thank you for another amazing video. This was one of the coolest places so far!
Saito-san is an absolute hero for building and maintaining this open air museum.
This is so cool, love that they keep all the old tech alive. The machine with the Nixie tubes is insane. Hope it stays profitable forever.
Love this episode John. I love a good passion project, for you and for the owner of the vending machine park. I love to see this park expand and keep running. It will not doubt be a good place to hangout for everyone, who wants to try stuff they have never heard of, and those who want to just be taken back to the old days.
Saito-san and all the people keeping the machines stocked and maintained are heroes.
I absolutely miss these kinds of documentaries! Thanks so much John for doing these again!
Just amazing ,and Saitosan is a genius and national treasure. I'd seriously want to go there and spend a few days eating from these machines all day long. Thanks John for showing...
Another great vending machine video!!! I love how the owner still manages to stock his old machines with the original products. Thanks again John 👌👊
Saito-san couldn't put it into words, but I think I can: these vending machines are the intersection of human history, innovation, industry, endeavor, and love.
They nourish and sustain the customers and businesses that support them, and they are a window into human ingenuity and engineering, not just now but spanning decades.
It's like looking through grandma's kitchen and grandpa's garage, seeing the gadgets and recipes they used to bless the family and build society over so many years, and they are STILL going!
They really are remarkable, as is the collection. I hope someone else will take over after he retires, because this place is just, plain, cool.
Man, this place is really having itself _A MOMENT_ on UA-cam lately. Deservedly so.
16:27 "I don't know how to put it into words, it's just more than my hobby."
Everything in the world is transient, but some things deserve to stick around a while longer than others. This helps him stay in touch with society, with community, with history; it is the intersection of Wa and Iki, and he gets to be the showman, the shepherd, the tinkerer, and the teacher, to generations young and old. _Natsukashii, ne._
He's just a good man, making the world a better place. But then, so are you, John! Thank you for making the best video about this vending machine park I've seen yet. ^‿^ Now to go watch part two...
I think so too but no one had ever just asked him why. I’m glad I did, it was worth it! Good story behind this very amazing place!
Two of my favorite people taking apart one of my favorite devices. Doesn't get much better than this.
It's fascinating to see how some of those machines work, and I love his passion.
The thing that astonished me is that many of the food machines requiring fresh deliveries still have companies around servicing owners of their machines with refills, we wouldn't have that in other places. That and the curry rice machine that's the last one of its kind in operation is something that should be of note for visitors visiting there.
I asked about that. There’s a company in Ebina (Kanagawa, same prefecture) that provides him with it but it’s a special order, business relationship just to keep the machines going. It’s not just Saito-san. His passion fuels it though. There are a lot of players who don’t want to see them die out and THAT is a good story.
I've always been fascinated with Japanese vending machines. Thank you for giving us this glimpse into this heaven! It was good to see Scotty with the cameo.
This is something as someone who has an interest ( and a job ) in electronics repair on one side and now game dev ( tech artistry ) on the other, learning how things operate and then using that information to repair other of the same thing is really interesting to learn about. You almost become a surgeon in a way, especially with larger machines like the ones at this lot, that require such care and attention to both what you know and how you do it, that you really do need that passion for it.
Plus it helps while your working on ones that you can step to the left of you for a meal in-between, especially if your spending quite a few hours repairing one.
I always loved the old automats and this just keeps that dream alive.
Amazing to see the complex mechanics & electronics running the processes of these old vending machines.
This curry rice vending machine is totally amazing! The way it opens the bag blew my mind. So simple yet so effective :3
Actually I think that because those machines are on the 'analog' side of technology, it's even remotely possible to keep them alive. If it would be all about electronics, then it wouldn't be so "easy" to maintain. I dare to say it would be impossible for someone not affiliated with big companies.
One of things that I love about these machines is that u can learn a lot of history from it: from machine itself, food/item that is made and ingredients/parts that are used to create them...especially if we are talking about food...u could probably find place (if is in Japan) where from ingredients are coming, maybe visit and have chance to talk to owner...like John did before....really really like this type of stories/content. Owner brought big smile on my face
This park is a time capsule from an era long gone. Aah the nostalgia!🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great video! Thanks.
Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed it ٩(^‿^)۶
i’ve never even been to japan and i can feel the nostalgia. it is probably the design, the vibes, or the cutlery i don’t know. today apple launch a freakin vr device and yet somewhere in japan there’s a man taking care of machine dated back from where microwave haven’t even exist. great video mr. daub 👍
I love the way you saw this, so true. I think one of the great thing about Japan’s too heavy demographics is the way the country can both accelerate the gas on progress and also spam the breaks and look back too. The concept of MOTTAINAI is strong and one of my favorites. Don’t be wasteful. If it still works, it can still be useful. Don’t take more than you need. These machines still work well and serve its purpose and we remember that with places like this. (I’m not getting that VR headset 😂 … yet)
@@onlyinjapan Don't worry it reportedly won't be available for purchase until early next year. (I think the lag time is to give all the Apple adicts time to save up $3,500. :)
Scotty is one of the most authentic people on UA-cam. His enthusiasm is highly contagious.
I've seen this place on lots of videos and it's amazing to see every single time. I really really want to visit Japan it looks amazing
The live stream you did some years ago with Scotty in Akihabara brought me to your channel and started my love for Japan. After the long period of closed borders, I've finally made my solo trip to Japan in spring and it was the most amazing thing I've ever done. Japan is pure heaven for tech nerds like me, I've spent countless hours in Akihabara and Den-Den Town. Big thanks to Scotty and John for introducing me to all this!
This is so cool and nostalgic. Thank you for putting in the effort to share this place and I am so glad I found your channel.
So great to get a little back story on this amazing place that's been all over You Tube for a while now. I never get tired of watching videos about it. ありがとうジョンさん。
Those classic vending machine are so cool. I remember seeing many of those when I visited Japan 🇯🇵 in the mid-90s.
They're almost all gone - sad. They can't get the parts, too costly to maintain and the food also has changed. Companies don't make it anymore, has to be done yourself. But it'll never go away as long as Saito-san and others with that dedication remain with an eye on the past nostalgia, which we love to live in as well. Thanks UFO Bob for watching!
Thank you John this was great i love going back to the past. I am so happy how Saito-san has kept the vending machines for people of all ages to enjoy. Thank you again.
I've seen a lot of UA-camrs visit this site, but this video is on another level. Great video John.
So freaking amazing!! This is definitely on my bucket list of places to visit in Japan!!
Thank you for taking us behind the scenes!!
This Vending Machine Park is this month's Postcard from Japan on Patreon! patreon.com/onlyinjapan to get one and new members this month get another card sent to help build the collection. Thank you for the support as I travel the country in search of more inspiring and eye-opening stories \(^_^)/ -John
Hey John, awesome video but sounds like your mic is having some issues in the intro.
That was fantastic, so much retro machines, one can get nostalgic by less, its a living museum. Thanks for the video John 😃
What a passionate and resourceful man Saito-san is!
I can’t believe i just discovered your page today. I used to watch you on the old series then you left and I pretty much stopped watching it with different hosts. Was disappointed you had left and didn’t know why. Anyways, great to see that you’re still making content and I have a bunch of vids to catch up on now.
Welcome back! It takes a while to build a new channel. I got knocked down, but got up again 😂 🎶 anyway, it’s part of life. Just start again - the stories are out there!
Enjoy the catching up! I started off again with another naked man festival in a freezing cold 🥶
what a great episode! very interesting to learn a little bit about the history of the machines and the japanese vending machine culture. too bad they're not as common anymore but i'm happy to see that this guy has a passion for them and wants to preserve and keep this cool part of japanse culture alive :)
Love you guys, both. Glad to see Scotty on the road again. Love to see John never criticize any of his food
Just with my eyes and face lol
So glad you decided to show how these vending machines work and the history. I have seen a lot of videos just showing UA-camrs purchasing and eating the food.
Every Japan blogger I follow hits up this vending machine spot and the unattended vending machine restaurant, and I love it every time!
The video on the Vending Machine Restaurant was my first exposure to the OiJ sereies, so seeing that old footage of John again felt really nostalgic. Great content as always! Adding this to my list of places to check out once I visit Japan again.
Lol, the irony of that Kodak machine selling Fujifilm rolls...
Thank you very much for showing this place and a great thing that you shared time with another youtube - collaborative work is very much appreciated.
Thanks for a great Collab with Scotty aka Strange Parts.
Did not expect to see Strange Parts when looking up vending machine stuff like this! Super cool collaboration and I'll have to go watch his video now!
Not only is he providing a wonderful service for his customers and people passing by, but this has become a well known tourist attraction, and DOZENS if not hundreds of UA-camrs and influencers have posted videos from here, so it has become known worldwide as a tourist attraction. This place is probably CRAWLING with people 7 days a week and i salute this man for his ingenuity.
Maintaining the machines is one thing, but I wonder where Saito-san gets all the food, I mean that coke in a bottle! Wow! I loved this episode John, nice one, thanks!
Amazing! Love it! We didn't have that many vending machines in Finland growing up (nor do we today) but my local swim hall had a weird American french fries machine, that actually deep fried the suckers while you waited. You could smell the oil :D They were not amazing, but the machine was like from another world and magic.
Great video, thanks looking forward to see them face to face😊
The production that John made for his videos are just top notch entertaining!
I woke up today not knowing that I needed to watch a video of you two speaking about vending machines and someones love for them. I missed this videos. Thank you very much. Best regards from Spain.
The proprieter, Sato san is a visionary, for sure. How often does one sit in an automotive shop, dying of boredom? Great work, John & Scotty -!!
Wow! This is really great. The ingredients are of a decent quality considering it came from a vending machine. Nice video! 😊
Love this video John! Informative, interesting and heartfelt all in one video! 😊👍
Ive seen bunches of vending machine videos but I like how you kept it fresh!
I still remember that one of your first videos (I think the 2nd one) on the old channel is vending machines and this collab with Scotty is the next level for it, kind of like how Japanology Plus is a more advanced Begin Japanology.
S/o to John Daub for getting the owner’s permission to film the machines at work! This episode of Only In Japan is awesome! Always wanted to see the insides of these after seeing a few videos on UA-cam.
If I had one more day I’d have shown a few more. Saito-san is quite busy and I’m so thankful for his time and generosity. The Popcorn 🍿 vending machine is in Scotty’s channel 😉 I let him have that exclusive. It’s pretty amazing!
I've watched so many youtubers check out this park but your the first one (that I found) that really gets into the history of it.
When everyone goes in one direction, go the other way. The story has always been Why, Who, When, How - not just What and Where.
This is amazing! Found your channel through Strange parts. Love the vending machine videos
Hi John! I think i've been following you for almost 10 years now. I don't leave comments often, but when I do, you always seem to reply which surprised me. I see those gray hairs lol it makes me feel old, but glad to see that you're still putting out great and informative content. Thanks!
The collaboration I never knew I needed!
Came here from Strange Parts. You’ve got a new subscriber! I look forward to a lot more videos, because one day I want to visit Japan, and I want to see this collection of vending machines! とっても面白いです。
Welcome to ONLY in JAPAN \(^_^)/ -John PS: e have more collaborative ideas for when Scotty return! It's on the way to China after all.
i do remember your old channel with that vending machine restaurant episode, i was in middle school back then now i'm in university! you are one of the pioneers english channel about japan, i hope all is well with you
John, I thoroughly enjoyed this trip back in time. It was also nice of you to include Scotty too!
My friend was here at the same time I was going there - it worked out perfect. I said, I’m going to the Retro Food Vending Park to meet the owner. It was a fast “I’M IN!” The drive up was so much fun, I wish Scotty could have stayed a few days longer.
It's been a good minute since I watch Only in Japan with John Daub, glad he's still doing these videos.
John, this video was great and the audio made it so immersive. I could hear every single coin drop like it was next to me 😂
hose sounds are part of the experience, the nostalgia! I might have spent a long time trying to pump up the volume on that - haha! As Saito-san cares a great deal about his machines, I do for this content.Can feel the environment. I didn't want to use music too much but it does make the video more enjoyable if I could work out both. So glad it's up now!
I love these kind of videos. Vending machines always fascinate me.
I respect Mr. Saito, especially with the fact that he has to improvise parts. The food looks good too, especially the curry.
Looking forward to what you might come up next. ^^
Wow this is maybe a top 3 favorite video on this channel ❤
So interesting to see how these machines work inside😮
When you said this was before microwaves my brain exploded a bit lol🤯
I was born in 1991 so that's still before my brain can think about lol so cool though, I think the udon machine was super cool inside and the coffee and that bag opening situation 🤩🤩🤩🤩
So cool what an interesting topic the owner has a great story and the food looks pretty decent you would never find anything this good in a machine in America lol not even in office buildings or hospitals where people are stuck a long time definitely not at a car shop😭
Thank you for this knowledge that I didnt know I needed❤
I have literally never considered how the udon style machines worked but I'm glad I know now, you may have just sent me down a, "how it works old school Japanese vending machines work" rabbit hole🤯🤯🤯🤯🖤
Would love a series of different machines all over Japan...
this is interesting, i always see this vending machine park on other youtube videos and now you made a documentary about this vending machine park! thank you for making a documentary about this vending machine park! one day i will go to japan and visit this vending machine park!
Japan is so unique from other parts of the world where one can simply have a whole day’s worth of meal just being around these vending machines 😋😋😋😋👍👍👍👍👍
Woah! Was not expecting the strange parts collab! Great video guys 👍
Gosh missed both of you guys😢😢 finally. Another collab thank you john and scottie.❤❤❤ X10 replay loop 😂
I love seeing this video!
All of these interesting and old vending machines are so awesome to see them still working and a small peek of the inner workings 😊