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interesting! rare! 14 unique vending machines (vending machines) in Mie [2022]

掲載日:2022.12.06

In this article, we will introduce interesting places to visit in Mie Prefecture! rare! Introducing a unique type of vending machine (vending machine). Vending machines selling food and souvenirs unique to Mie Prefecture are being installed one after another!

Vending machine table of contents

●Meal system

●Sweets series

●Others (miscellaneous goods, etc.)

◆Article creation: mei (Mie Travel Gourmet Club)

 

00About vending machines

Vending machines are installed all over Japan.
It is said that there are more than 2.7 million vending machines installed across Japan, and the number of vending machines per person is said to be the highest in the world.
This is because Japan is one of the world's leading vending machine countries! interesting! You'll want to stop and buy! The number of vending machines is increasing.
In this article, we will introduce some interesting places in Mie Prefecture! rare! Introducing vending machines that sell unusual products.

important point

Some items are ready to eat immediately after purchase, while others require heating in a microwave or cooking at home.
Many vending machines are refrigerated or frozen, so it's a good idea to have a cooler bag.
This article is written as follows, so please refer to it.

ready-to-eat food OK to eat right away!
Things that need to be warmed Important: Warm up!
things that need cooking Essential/Cooking!

 

01Ise Ise-Udon vending machine


Vending machines for Mie's local gourmet "Ise-Udon" will be available from August 2022!
It was installed by Ebisuya Mie Foods, a long-established food manufacturer located in TsuCity, Mie Prefecture, that manufactures and sells Ise-Udon and KameyamaMisoYakiUdon.

 

Essential/Cooking!




●Top row (from left)
・Mochimochi Ise-Udon 330 yen
・ Ise-Udon 350 yen
・Ise udon with Ise-Udon 380 yen
・ Ise-Udon Hasamezutare 330 yen
・ Ise-Udon 330 yen
・ Ise-Udon with green sauce 330 yen
・ Ise-Udon curry flavor 330 yen
・Misoyaki udon 350 yen
●Lower row (from left)
・Misoyaki udon sauce 650 yen
・Chilled Ise-Udon (proud original sauce) 260 yen
・Chilled Ise-Udon (Hasamezu type) 260 yen
・Misoyaki udon (Ise-Udon version) 350 yen
・6 pieces of miso-yaki udon sauce (small bag) 420 yen

There were also vending machine limited items such as Ise-Udon curry flavor, miso-yaki udon, and Ise-Udon versions.


I actually made it!

[Purchased item] Ise-Udon


It's very easy to make as you just follow the instructions included!
・When the water boils, add the noodles and simmer for 3 minutes.
・Since it is soft, you can wait without putting chopsticks in it!
・Once boiled, just drain the water and add the sauce.
・We also recommend adding toppings such as green onions if you like.

firechild

It was soft and chewy, capturing the characteristics of Ise-Udon and was very delicious!

Ebisuya Mie Foods Co., Ltd.

Installation location 1-6-17 Hachicho, TsuCity City, Mie Prefecture
About 5 minutes walk from Kintetsu "Tsushinmachi" station
telephone number 059-226-7070

Ebisuya Mie Foods
Official Instagram

02 Soy sauce/karinto vending machine


"Soy sauce/karinto" vending machine!
It was installed by Shimotsu Soy Sauce, a long-established soy sauce manufacturer in TsuCity City, Mie Prefecture that has been in business for over 150 years.
It is located next to the direct sales store, and the great thing about the vending machine is that you can purchase it 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even outside of the direct sales store's business hours!

 

[Soy sauce] Cooking required! & [Karinto] OK to eat right away!


 

●Top row (from left)
・One piece that the fish will love: 580 yen
・If you are a good cook, start with this dashi soy sauce 500 yen
・Dressing request: Japanese style 480 yen
・Sanbai Vinegar Vinegar Vinegar 540 yen
・Special grade soy sauce 300 yen
・Maru soybean soy sauce (200ml) 350 yen
・[Vending machine limited item] Whole soybean soy sauce 350 yen
●Middle row (from left)
・Ponzu soy sauce Ponponzu 350 yen
・ Tonteki(PorkSteak)Tontonbyoshi 250 yen
・Honjozo sashimi tamari 230 yen
・[Vending machine limited product] Soy sauce Tamamamanma for egg-cooked rice 270 yen
・Tori miso sauce - It's great if you grill the chicken and eat it. 480 yen
・Maru soybean soy sauce (squeeze bottle) 470 yen
・[Vending machine limited item] Tamagoyaki is now a pride 270 yen
●Lower row (from left)
・Ise potato karinto Okomasan 350 yen
*Look forward to seeing what flavors will come out♪ (Usually 390 yen product)
・Ise potato karinto Okomasan 380 yen
*Looking forward to seeing what flavors will come out♪ (Usually 410 yen product)
・Ise potato karinto honey flavor 180 yen
*We sell Okoma-san that was broken during the manufacturing process at a discount.
・Simmered mackerel 310 yen
・Simmered sardines 310 yen

There were also vending machine limited items such as soy sauce for egg-kake rice and soy sauce for egg-grilled rice.

 

I actually received it!

[Purchased items]
・Maru soybean soy sauce (squeeze bottle)
・[Vending machine limited product] We are now proud of our Tamagoyaki
・Ise potato karinto This time it was honey flavored♪

 

This time, the staff at the store made a special Tamagoyaki using ``Tamagoyaki Jijimanashita''!

firechild

The sweetness stood out and the taste seemed like kids would like it too!
It's delicious even when it's cold, so it's perfect for lunch boxes!

Shimotsu Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.

Installation location 367 isshinden, TsuCity Prefecture
(In front of Shimotsu soy sauce direct sales office)
*About 3 minutes walk from Ise Railway “isshinden” station
telephone number 059-273-6001


Shimozu soy sauce
Official Instagram

03Chicken burdock rice vending machine


It was introduced on “Morning! Nama desu Tabi Salad” and became a hot topic! A vending machine where you can buy Tsu Kannon's specialty "chicken burdock rice"! It was just installed in October 2022.
"Handokoro Shirube" located in daimon, TsuCity, Mie Prefecture has a restaurant located right next to the store.

 

Important: Warm up!


 

1 Iadokoro Shirube signature product Chicken burdock rice 400 yen
2 Kuroge beef short rib yakiniku bowl 700 yen
3 Fried chicken thigh bento 500 yen
4 Special sauce Sangen pork fillet cutlet bowl 500 yen
5 Omelet rice 500 yen
6 Meal fried rice 500 yen

I was at a loss until the end about the side dish fried rice that said "Sorry, it's always sold out!", but I decided on the signature chicken burdock rice...
Next time, I would like to buy fried rice!

 

I actually received it!

[Purchased items]
Iadokoro Shirube signature product Chicken burdock rice


firechild

The moment you warm it up and open the lid, the aroma of chicken burdock spreads out!
It had a slightly strong seasoning and was very delicious.

Restaurant Shirube

Installation location 19-20 daimon TsuCity Prefecture
(Next to Idokoro Shirube)
telephone number 059-261-4116


Restaurant Shirube
Official homepage

04 Tenmaki vending machine


A sky-high vending machine just installed in October 2022!
Tempura and tempura are delicious! ``Tempura Sakamoto'' is located right in front of the famous Kintetsu Tsushinmachi Station, and is located right next to the shop.

 

Important: Warm up!


 

(from left)
・“Shanghai Old Tenmaki” and “Squid Tenmaki” set
1,000 yen
・“Shanghai Lao Tenmaki” and “Conger Tenmaki” set
1,200 yen
・“Conger eel tempaki” and “squid tempaki” set
1,200 yen

I had the Shanghai Lao Tian Maki at a store, and it was really delicious, so I was aiming for the Shanghai Lao Tian Maki, but it was so popular that it was sold out.
Next time, I definitely want to get revenge!

 

I actually received it!

[Purchased items]
“Conger eel tempaki” and “squid tempaki” set


The pack includes tips on how to warm it up!
・Cut the edge of the top-maki bag a little.
・After heating once, turn it upside down and reheat it again.
That's the point♪

firechild

It was my first time to eat frozen tempaki, and it was so delicious that it felt like I was eating freshly made tempaki!

Tempura Sakamoto

Installation location 1-5-27 Shinmachi, TsuCity City, Mie Prefecture
(Next to Tempura Sakamoto)
*1 minute walk from Kintetsu Tsushinmachi Station
telephone number 059-228-7791


Tempura Sakamoto
Official Instagram

05Yokkaichi Tonteki(PorkSteak)Vending Machine


"Yokkaichi Tonteki(PorkSteak)" is also known as Yokkaichi's soul food.
"Matsumoto no Rairaken", which has been Tonteki(PorkSteak)Tonkatsu since its establishment in 1977, has installed a "Yokkaichi Tonteki(PorkSteak)" vending machine next to the store!

 

Important: Warm up!


 

(From above)
・Yokkaichi specialty Tonteki(PorkSteak)1,500 yen
・Komayaki 1,100 yen
・Kimoyaki 800 yen

Please note that aluminum bags with ice packs are not sold in vending machines.
You can purchase in-store during store business hours!

firechild

You can enjoy the authentic restaurant taste just by boiling it in hot water!
I'm so happy♪ Shredded cabbage is a must!

The birth of Matsumoto

Installation location 2-7-24 Matsumoto, Yokkaichi YokkaichiCity Prefecture
(Next to Matsumoto's Raraiken)
*About 3 minutes walk from Kintetsu Yunoyama Line “Ise Matsumoto Station”
telephone number 059-353-0748
Store business hours 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00
Store regular holidays Mondays, Tuesdays, holidays


The birth of Matsumoto
Official Instagram

 

06 Hamburger vending machine


Hozumi Burger is a retro burger vending machine located in Yokkaichi.
This cute retro Showa vending machine is actually the only vending machine in Mie Prefecture that is operated by Hozumi Burger!
Please note that the location will be relocated in November 2022!

 

Important: Warm up!


 

●Top row (from left)
・Pizza burger 380 yen
・Bacon mayo burger 380 yen
・Teri Mayo Burger 380 yen
・Obanyaki 350 yen
●Lower row (from left)
・Hamburger 350 yen
・Cheeseburger 380 yen
・Salsa bacon burger 380 yen
・Curry burger 380 yen

I actually received it!

[Purchased items]
salsa bacon burger
recommendation! I was attracted by the POP and bought it!


firechild

The juicy hamburger steak and spicy salsa sauce go perfectly together!
It tasted just like a freshly made hamburger!

Hozumi Burger

Installation location 641 Kitanocho, Yokkaichi YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture
(In front of FDC Co., Ltd.)
telephone number 059-327-2360


Hozumi Burger
Official Instagram

07 Dandan noodles/grilled pork vending machine


A vending machine installed at Chinese restaurant Kamien in Yokkaichi.
The store's specialty homemade grilled pork and dandan noodles are on sale.
This is a very cute vending machine with the YokkaichiCity mascot character "Konyudo-kun" drawn on it♪

 

Essential/Cooking!


 

●From the left
・Homemade grilled pork 1,000 yen
・Authentic Chen mapo tofu 500 yen
・Tandan noodles 300 yen
・Karamien Gyoza 500 yen
・Garlic chili oil 100 yen

 

[Purchased items]
The most popular! Dandan noodles

firechild

Instructions on how to make it are also included, so you can easily enjoy the taste of the shop!
Made with 100% Nishinokaori wheat from Mie Prefecture, the noodles were chewy and delicious.

Chinese restaurant Hanamien

Installation location 1-11-20 Hatta, Yokkaichi YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture
(In front of the Chinese restaurant "Karamien" store)
*4 minutes walk from Kintetsu "Kasumigaura Station"
telephone number 059-333―5112


Hanamien
Official Instagram

08 Sekinoto Vending Machine


In July 2022, an interesting vending machine will be installed on the premises of "Chakura Sekinoto" run by "Fukagawaya Mutsu Daijo", a long-established Japanese confectionery store in KameyamaCity that is famous for the famous "Seki no To" confectionery and has a history of about 380 years. Appearance!
In addition to Sekinoto, they also sold votive tablets depicting "love" and "dream."
You can hang the ema you wrote on right next to it♪

 

OK to eat right away!


 

●From the left
・Ema “Love” 500 yen
・Ise soy sauce Ise Shima Ao 520 yen
・Famous confectionery Sekinoto (5 pieces) with fortune slip 800 yen
・Famous confectionery Sekinoto (3 pieces) with fortune slip 400 yen
・Ema “Dream” 500 yen

Next to the vending machine is a device where you can make hearts with ninjas!



I actually received it!

[Purchased items]
Famous confectionery Sekinoto (5 pieces) with fortune slip


firechild

It came in a gorgeous box and I enjoyed the excitement of opening it!
The result of the fortune was...Nakayoshi♪

Chakura Sabo

Installation location 1765-5 Shinsho, Sekimachi KameyamaCity City, Mie sekicho
(On the premises Sekijuku “Chazo Sabo”)
telephone number 0595-86―5780


Chakura Sabo
Official homepage

09 Cheesecake vending machine


``FROM'', a very popular takeout cheesecake specialty store that has been featured on CBC ``Hanasaka Times'', has installed a vending machine in front of the store!
It is sold in a case to avoid "drying" and "odor transfer" in the refrigerator.
Another great feature is that it comes with a spoon so you can eat it right away!
We also sell "drinkable rare cheesecake" only on Saturdays and Sundays ♪

 

OK to eat right away!


 

(From above)
●1・2 [Vending machine only] Special thick semi-raw cheese (plain) x 1
FROM-style Basque cheese x 1 bottle 600 yen
●3 [November only] Special thick semi-raw cheese (plain) x 1
Special thick semi-raw cheese (pistachio) x 1 650 yen

[Saturday and Sunday limited item! ]
●4 [Vending machine only] Drinkable rare cheesecake (plain) 600 yen
●5 [Vending machine only] Drinkable rare cheesecake (strawberry) 600 yen

●6 Special thick semi-raw cheese (plain) x 1
Rich vanilla soufflé cheese x 1 600 yen
●7 Special thick semi-raw cheese (plain) x 1
Special thick semi-raw cheese (Oreo) x 1 600 yen
●8 Special thick semi-raw cheese (plain) x 1
Special thick semi-raw cheese (chocolate) x 1 600 yen
●9 Special thick semi-raw cheese (plain) x 1
Special thick semi-raw cheese (matcha) x 1 600 yen
●10 Special thick semi-raw cheese (plain) x 1
Special thick semi-raw cheese (strawberry) x 1 600 yen

 

I actually received it!

[Purchased items]
Special thick semi-raw cheese (plain) x 1
Special thick semi-raw cheese (pistachio) x 1

firechild

The cheesecake was fluffy, moist, and delicious.
I'm also happy that the size is just right!
The limited time flavor also had a strong pistachio aroma and taste!

FROM

Installation location 175-14 kusubecho-cho, IseCity City, Mie Prefecture
(In front of FROM store)
telephone number 070-9003-7375


FROM
Official Instagram

10 crepes/parfait cans vending machine


A sweets vending machine is now available at the storefront of ShimaCity 's popular crepe shop "RiccaRicca"!
Just installed in October 2022.
You can buy seasonal parfait tins, mini crepes, cookie tins, etc. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you can even have a parfait at night♪

 

OK to eat right away!


 

(From above)
●1 Hojicha and Chestnut Mont Blanc Parfait Can (Seasonal Parfait Can) 880 yen
●2 Ise Shima cookie assortment mini can 650 yen
●3 Set of 2 mini crepes (banana chocolate & strawberry) 500 yen
●4 Set of 2 marron mini crepes (seasonally limited) 600 yen
●5 Canned pieces of Iseshima (amber sugar) 750 yen
●6 Dog cookies 500 yen
●7 HINANOYA Pon sweets (brown sugar soybean flavor) 380 yen
●8 Korean drink (vTaLK peach soda) 250 yen
●9 Korean drink (vTaLK blue lemonade) 250 yen
●10 Taiwanese drink (tapioca drink) 260 yen

I actually received it!

[Purchased items]
Canned Hojicha and Chestnut Mont Blanc Parfait (Seasonal Canned Parfait)


firechild

It looks cute! The parfait cans are getting a lot of attention!
I was able to enjoy the different tastes and textures, so I devoured the whole can in no time!

RiccaRicca

Installation location 2975-66 Ugata Kanaya, ShimaCity City, Mie Prefecture
(In front of RiccaRicca store)
telephone number 0599-43-2711


RiccaRicca
Official Instagram

11Rice Flour Chiffon Cake Vending Machine


A vending machine selling rice flour chiffon cake was installed in MatsusakaCity!
We use only healthy ingredients such as rice flour from Mie Prefecture, eggs, and organic soy milk. (No additives such as preservatives at all!)

 

OK to eat right away!


(from left)
・Plain 270 yen
・Half & Half (Enjoy the contents!) 300 yen
・Black sesame marble 320 yen
・Ripe banana 300 yen
・Rice flour madeleine 200 yen

 

I actually received it!

[Purchased items]
・Rice flour chiffon cake (plain)
・Rice flour chiffon cake (black sesame marble)


firechild

The dough was moist and chewy and delicious. Black Sesame Marble not only looks pretty, but you can also taste and smell the black sesame.

Rice flour chiffon komeko

Installation location 273-5 Nakamancho MatsusakaCity City chumacho
(in front of Yamamoto Jidosha Kogyo)


Rice flour chiffon komeko
Official Instagram

12 Daifuku Vending Machine


There is a vending machine selling fruit daifuku "Kinofuku" next to the HARE/PAN Matsusaka store in MatsusakaCity!
In fact, it seems that it is also installed in front of the HARE/PAN Ise store!

 

OK to eat right away!


(From above)
●1 6 pieces (pineapple, carefully selected melon, kiwi, strawberry, raw chocolate strawberry, Mont Blanc) *Boxed/carry bag included 1,660 yen
●2 Strawberry x Strawberry 560 yen
●3 Strawberry x roasted sweet potato 530 yen
●4 Strawberry x raw chocolate banana 530 yen
●5 Fun pack (2 pieces) 400 yen
●6 Strawberry x Pineapple 510 yen
●7 Strawberry x carefully selected melon 630 yen
●8 Strawberry x Kiwi 560 yen
●9 Raw chocolate strawberry x matcha strawberry 610 yen
firechild

Fruit Daifuku is perfect as a souvenir!
The cross section is beautiful and you can eat it easily, so it's perfect for a nighttime snack♪

Fruit Daifuku Tokinofuku

Installation location 151-11 Ekibeta-cho, MatsusakaCity City, Mie Prefecture
(next to HARE/PAN Matsusaka store)


Fruit Daifuku Tokinofuku
Official Instagram

13 Leading to independence support for people with disabilities! miscellaneous goods
vending machine


Starting in August 2022, Toba International Hotel will purchase products made by users of "Go (I) Po", which is operated by TobaCity 's "Athlete Plus", which provides employment support services for people with disabilities. There are vending machines available.
The aim is to support the independence of people with disabilities through the management and operation of vending machines (replenishing products, cleaning the surrounding area, calculating money, etc.).
In addition to helping people learn life skills, it also helps users earn wages!
Toba Kokusai Hotel agreed with this idea, and the installation was made possible!



 

(from left)
・Nabeshiki 350 yen
・Earth-friendly jelly soap 300 yen
We also sell assortments of sweets.

[Purchased item] Nabeshiki
 

firechild

Each pot is carefully made by Gopo users using leftover fabric from socks.
That's exactly what "SDGs" is!
Each one has a different color combination, but the one I purchased was colorful and had a very cute color combination ♪

Toba International Hotel x Gopo

Installation location 1-23-1 Toba TobaCity Mie Prefecture
(Inside Toba Kokusai Hotel)
telephone number 0599-26-6878 (Gopo)


Gopo
Official Instagram

There are still many unique vending machines in Mie!
We plan to add more gradually, so please look forward to it ☆彡

*Information as of the end of November 2022.
Products and prices may have changed, so please check directly with the store before going out.


CBC TV “Yoshi Onii-san’s “Mie” recommendation!”


In the episode broadcast on December 8, 2022, “Mie Prefecture’s unusual vending machine” was introduced♪
Former gymnast ``Yoshio-niisan'' covers all over Mie Prefecture, and as a new reporter, he is spreading the word about Mie Prefecture's charms!
Be sure to tap the image below to watch the video!

 

 

◆Article production: mei (Mie Travel Gourmet Club)

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