This video from Dig Dig JAPAN delves into the fascinating world of Japanese vending machine cuisine by exploring a specialty vending machine shop in Shizuoka Prefecture. Located just five minutes by car from Shizuoka Station, the shop offers a curated selection of ten distinct vending machine items that go beyond the typical drinks and snacks commonly found elsewhere in Japan.

The host tries a range of foods including Kurobutaman (black pork steamed bun), apple candy, cheese gratin, chocolate cream dessert, takoyaki and okonomiyaki (both classic Japanese festival foods), donuts, potato butter, melon sherbet, condensed milk strawberry, Neapolitan spaghetti, and a unique dessert called catalana. Each item stands out for its novelty and appeal, illustrating just how diverse and inventive vending machine fare can be in Japan.

Shizuoka is well known for its vibrant local cuisine as well as its agricultural products like strawberries and melons. The inclusion of items such as the condensed milk strawberry and melon sherbet highlights local specialties, while foods such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki give a taste of wider Japanese street food culture. Japanese vending machines are a global curiosity—this shop takes that experience up a notch, letting visitors sample foods that are rare to find on typical markets or even in restaurants.

If you are traveling through Shizuoka or planning a culinary adventure, this video offers a unique look at unconventional food experiences available beyond typical tourist routes. The area near Shizuoka Station can serve as a convenient starting point, with plenty of other local culinary and sightseeing delights waiting to be explored.