23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
a japanese vending machine on the streets of Tokyo

I was walking through the streets of Tokyo when I saw this vending machine. Although these machines are easy to find all over Japan, I liked this one because the white contrasted with the dark background behind it. I also like the Kanji displayed prominently on the machine, as well as the large sign next it advertising healthy soba and udon noodles, both staple Japanese foods. There is also an additional sign advertising a campaign for a local politician.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Tokyo, Japan
Camera: NIKON D40X
Copyright: © Sydne Aguilar