Vending machines in Japan are as commonplace as temples, bicycles, and karaoke booths.

It’s not uncommon to see a street lined with a dozen or more machines selling products ranging from cold and hot drinks to flowers or rice. And almost none of these vending machines are vandalized or non-functional. According to the Vending Machine Manufacturers Association, Japan has one vending machine for every 23 people.
Here are some pictures of the cigarette vending machines.

These machines will generally carry a wide variety of cigarettes, many of which are American brands, both popular and obscure. …