Oosama no Takarabako Vending Machine 王様の宝箱

Quirky random vending machine

On the east side of Kasukabe Station walk into Buronzu Dori, the narrow shopping street, so named for the whimsical bronze statues in the neighbourhood. Look out for a solitary vending machine in a parking lot. It's one of the Oosama no Takarabako - King's Treasure - vending machines. They're all over Japan, but this was the first time I spotted one. Insert 1000 yen, push a random button, and you get a random item. There's no telling what you'll get as the machine stocks everything from electronics to toys.