Bear meat vending machine a hit among visitors of northern Japanese city

On average, 10 to 15 packs of meat are reportedly sold by the machine each week. - FACEBOOOK/LAKE TAZAWA SIGHTSEEING INFORMATION CENTRE

TOKYO (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Japan has been known for its quirky vending machines that offer a wide range of products. Recently, an unusual vending machine has been gaining popularity: bear meat.

The vending machine, which was installed in November 2022, is located near the entrance to Tazawako Ichi local product shop in Semboku, a city in north Japan’s Akita Prefecture.