Japanese vending machines that sell love
Vending machines can be found almost everywhere in Japan, and they have long since become mainstream. The vending machines in Tokyo’s Kamata area, on the other hand, have recently caught the attention of the Internet community. They don’t appear to be really different from the rest at first glance. Drinks in cans are available inside, however they are significantly more expensive than those available in other machines. The magic of strange jars is that they bring lonely souls together.
Matching Advisor Press, a matchmaking business that helps Japanese people to form serious relationships and start families, created and installed these unusual machines. The display cabinet is filled with jars, but none of them are filled with drinks. Instead, anyone can purchase the opportunity to meet a potential soulmate. Girls seeking a spouse are represented by pink jars, while men are represented by beige jars. Each one has an age label on it. A jar like this costs 3,000 yen (24 USD)
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Of course, purchasing something does not guarantee that you will find love. This is, in fact, a coupon for an interview and consultation with a dating service representative, whose name is also on the label. It might help you figure out if you and a possible mate are compatible. The dating service can then arrange a date for an additional fee of 9,000 yen (72 USD).
The client is also responsible for paying for drinks and food. The only information on the label is just the girl’s or man’s age, and there is a photo of the candidate and the phone number of a dating service adviser on the sticker at the bottom of the jar. If the pair is formed, Matching Advisor Press representatives will demand an additional fee.
Clients who marry must pay an additional 300,000 yen (2422 USD) for a “successful marriage.” However, the dating service does not report any successful unions.
Meanwhile, in Australia, you can buy courage, friendship, and confidence from a vending machine. It gives out “snacks” based on mood instead of harmful chips.
