Creative Marketing: Human vending machine in Shibuya

Written by: Michael Keferl on February 6, 2007 at 3:05 am | In 02 Marketing & Ad Trends |

Everyone knows that you can get just about anything out of a vending machine in Japan these days. We’ve seen everything from potted plants to panties to minature vending machines come out of those things. Of course, they’re mostly used for drinks (including alcohol) and cigarettes, but rarely for food since the Japanese don’t tend to eat and move at the same time. This one from near Hachiko square in Shibuya is a promotion from Caramini Corn (caramel corn snacks) and is an exception to the rule for one major reason: It has a person inside!

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Given the Japanese love for vending machines as well as customer service, it’s a can’t-lose promotion.

Hat tip and pictures via our friends at Eurotechnology Japan

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  1. What in the name of Jerry Brightonhammer was that all about?
    I dont’ know but it doesn’t make sense to me.

    Comment by JerryBrightonhammer — March 31, 2007 #

  2. I’m not quite understanding what all
    this is supposed to be about?
    Must be me or something…

    Comment by MaryAnne — April 27, 2007 #

  3. i dont know if you guys have been to hong kong before but they have umbrella vending machines that sell umbrellas called umbrolly, and they are just as crazy as these. wellperhaps nt as razy, but almost!

    Comment by millie johanssen — April 20, 2008 #

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