Japan aces disaster preparedness, vending machines to offer free food if earthquake hits

Japan aces disaster preparedness, vending machines to offer free food if earthquake hits

Japan has expanded its natural disaster preparations to include vending machines that would provide free food and drink in the event of a major earthquake or typhoon. Two machines have been installed in the western coastal city of Ako, which is located in an area that seismologists predict is vulnerable to a large earthquake that is projected to impact the country's central and south-west Pacific coasts in the decades to come.

Japan has introduced vending machines that automatically offer free food if an earthquake hits

Tourists use vending machines in Sensoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo, January 13, 2023.Hiro Komae/AP Photo Japan is installing vending machines that unlock in the case of a disaster, per local reports. Machines are being trialed that give out free food and supplies in the event of a severe earthquake. The rest of the time, they'll sell soda and snacks like normal.  A Japanese city has installed vending machines that will unlock in the event of eart…

Japan vending machines to automatically offer free food if earthquake hits

Machines in coastal city of Ako, are located in an area that experts say is vulnerable to a future powerful earthquake