it is more like a novelty toy than an actual functional vending machine.

@indigodarkwolf

Жыл бұрын

It really is. About 3x the price of my Keurig, but half the robotics and intelligence.

@shikabaneconga

Жыл бұрын

thats japan in a nutshell

@Segafishy

Жыл бұрын

Its a similar ilk to some Gumball and snack machines, it's sort of aimed at the home arcade/Man Cave market where you might put your own tokens or change in to get something for fun, you could probably set it to free vend with a bit of fettling.

@tenkouhikaboshi

Жыл бұрын

@@indigodarkwolf To be fair, the price Aki mentioned is the aftermarket price because it's longer available. Chances are the original MRP would be a way less, about ¥10,000-20,000 is my guess.

@marvinundo7020

Жыл бұрын

yep, an overpriced water cooker with some overly complicated cup-noodle storage

The Gojo figure being so extravagant while just being a cup noodle stopper is so accurate to his character 😅

@blulakes

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! 🤣

@percival2188

Жыл бұрын

I have yet to watch Jujutsu Kaisen, but I can't help but think he is saying "Yowai mo" Cause we are too weak to keep the lid down for three minutes

@euroker05

Жыл бұрын

I kinda want one. 😅

@parkchimmin7913

Жыл бұрын

@@percival2188 “I, alone, am the honored one” 🧿🫦🧿

@hemingwaytrout6592

Жыл бұрын

I like my octopus topper🐙. But I need this device just to show it off. 😂

i never thought it was even possible to find a $600 ramen vending machine in general

@garrettspivey

Жыл бұрын

It's a tiny personal vending machine. A real one would be $7,000+

@Arcanua

Жыл бұрын

Vending Machines themselves aren't cheap a specialized one is even less cheap. xD

@evilsturn

Жыл бұрын

@@garrettspivey but why would you even need a personal vending machine????

@saymainame7662

Жыл бұрын

this really made me say "why japan?"

@huh9039

Жыл бұрын

@@evilsturn when you don’t have anymore storage/space in your cabinets to put your ramen or other stuff in

About the cover stoppers for your cup noodles: the larger one would work better in most cases because as you open up the cup you put a roll on that foil. When held down on just one spot the other end might flip up a bit and let out the heat - or when held down at the open tab...both sides would have done so. We had good luck using coasters for the purpose but hey...the style counts!

@acywei

Жыл бұрын

Gonna shock you and apparently 200 other people. You don't tear the whole top off normally, you peel just 1/3 and most 1/2.

@ruikazane5123

Жыл бұрын

Well ideally that's how it should be. On this example that wouldn't work (vending systems) and we used to get our hot water from the coffee machine we had And not all the time you'd consume the cup right away and would love to not get dirt into your noodles as you do

@Gundumb_guy

Жыл бұрын

You peel the whole top off!?!? Are you a mad man!? 1/3-1/2 is all you need.

@ruikazane5123

Жыл бұрын

You *have* to...if you use that machine or almost any vending machine out there Use a proper kettle and you can get away with just a thumb's size of an opening for it

@lilith5694

Жыл бұрын

@@acywei still it doesn't stay closed after

If it, like, dropped the cup in place and pierced the lid to pour water in, then it would be fairly cool. Now it's just a big storage rack for cups with an integrated water heater tap.

@john-hanner

Жыл бұрын

for 1000 dollars

@inisipisTV

Жыл бұрын

@@john-hanner Ouch!!!

@valerief5810

Жыл бұрын

Like a Keurig but for cup noodles. You’re on to something kid.

@whacckk

Жыл бұрын

yea thats what I was expecting from reading the title

so basically it's a glorified water heater that costs 500 dollars? i want two!😂

@wasgehtabmv

Жыл бұрын

It is a mini storage aswell☝😂

@futurelink1638

Жыл бұрын

@@wasgehtabmv one that scams you even with the official currency😂

@rayslittlenook9077

Жыл бұрын

i guess it's just about the aesthetic 😭😭

@starlietz

Жыл бұрын

you aren’t getting the point. you are supposed to put it outside to profit

@robloxqueenhumblesquad655

Жыл бұрын

@@starlietz no your not

I would buy something like this if they automated it some more. Like, make it mechanically open the cup ramen, bring it to the hot water dispenser area, then set the timer, and make a noise when cooked. All with a push of single button, or drop of a single coin. Even if it cost $10,000, if it did those job well, this would be super cool to have. But this right here is just a bulky hot water dispenser thats less useful than a cheap Keurig.

@xxsnow_angelxx3953

Жыл бұрын

Ya u needed it to open the bottle and u just watch the all mighty AI hands

@SonicChaocc

Жыл бұрын

this is what coffee vending machines would do, it'd drop a cup and then fill it with coffee. i wish it was more popular like it was before the 2000's. i dont remember the last time i saw one

So fun fact: I’m allergic to nuts. Like pretty dang bad. And when I was younger we won this weekly mini completion thing, and we were allowed to pick anything under 5$. I was really hungry I guess so I chose the Curry cup o noodles since there weren’t the OG or beef flavor. I’m like “damn I got cup o noodles for free I’m feelin on top of the world. Instead, I have a few bites of a pretty good cup o noodles, only to realize that my neck was itchy. So apparently, Curry flavored cup o noodles…HAS PEANUTS IN IT. AND THE CONTAINS SECTION WASNT EVEN IN BOLDED/ BIG ENOUGH TEXT TO SEE EASILY. So what turned from a 3$ meal turned into a 200$ trip to the hospital. Thanks cup o noodles you the man.

@snapdragnful

Жыл бұрын

Peanuts are not nuts, they're legumes

@mingpomai

Жыл бұрын

@@snapdragnful well yes, but the majority of people with a nut allergy also has a peanut allergy, and you usually just group peanuts with the tree nut category cause it’s easier, and more well known, even if not factual.

@alexamderhamiltom5238

Жыл бұрын

you just not eat peanuts enough -asian dad

@petfriendamy

Жыл бұрын

As a fellow peanut allergy haver, I am way too familiar with barely visible allergen labels. That's so scary, glad you're okay!

Жыл бұрын

I generally hate most of them. In many cases, they don‘t say if they are vegetarian and the ingredients are printed really small.

I always wanted one of these ramen vending machines I'm surprised you even found one!

ngl, these mini vending machines were always so fascinating and cute to me. It's on my bucket list to get one someday xD

I feel like that would be a good gift for Chris’ ramen shop 😆

i was thinking about the "Why Japan?" series a couple of days ago and hoping i'd see one soon. Thank you Aki for delivering. 🤩

She literally bought a 600$ extra rare cup of noodles wending mashine and said "maybe we will let our friends to keep it" WHAT

@V.U.4six

Жыл бұрын

Content lol

it reminded me of an easy bake oven or something but for ramen. it was cool but they should let you use any coin. like how at chuck e cheese they let you use either quarters or tokens. lol

@GingerSnape46

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

Chris' shop could use one so people could actually eat ramen there lol, knowing him he'd lock the coins behind a story wall though lmao

@kiwoxgen9929

Жыл бұрын

yup quite surprised they never thought about it, or maybe it's just too much for him, considering how crowd his sets already

Aki, can you add Emirichu in your "WHY JAPAN?" Series next time?

@raven121_u

Жыл бұрын

I would be shock if Aki agreed

@weeferwafer2316

Жыл бұрын

Yesss that would be so cool!

@upsiedaisy

Жыл бұрын

That would be so coolll

@ashwult7315

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@BriStella

Жыл бұрын

YESSS

Aki "I don't know where we can really put this" Chris "So hear me out I have this ramen shop..."

The fact that so few of these were made is surprising, since I'm sure a lot of people would like something like this just for the novelty. Although what's even more surprising is that it still somehow costs less than a Mizore Shirayuki statue...

@Wolfedge75

Жыл бұрын

You will be surprised how much men of culture are willing to spend on their favorite waifus.

@otaking3582

Жыл бұрын

@@Wolfedge75 True, but that doesn't mean we should have to spend that much...

@importaku

Жыл бұрын

So few were made as it was a prize from Nissin for one of their many cup noodle lottery competitions. It was never sold in shops, any that are now are from the original prize winners or resellers.

@otaking3582

Жыл бұрын

@@importaku They could've made this a mass release product while the one for the contest had some distinct gimmick like gold plating. That's usually how other companies handle contest-exclusive products.

Japanese products are the equivalent of the products you see on Chinese ads on TikTok B A S E D

I just find this hilarious because the whole point of cup noodles is they're cheap and convenient and this thing is such an expensive hassle lmao. It reminds me of the Terry Green machine from Tim and Eric.

It's a good day when Aki uploads! I'd rather have Gojo sit on my face but on top of the ramen is good too

@kotatsue

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@SavannahVu1985

Жыл бұрын

Bahahahaha 👌😂

I love this series so much!!!! This ep especially was just so chill and funny luv you guys

I love your Why Japan series. They always make me smile. Thanks for doing these.

That absolutely has to go in Chris’s studio.

I love the Gojo cup noodle stopper.😊💙 It’s so accurate to him…I love it so much! Wow, that’s an awesome cup noodle machine there Aki! I wish I could have actual cup noodles, and we have similar things here in Canada. But, I bet you, they’re not as good as that.

The most adorable vending machine ever along with anime figures acting as noodle cup holders, love this video 💖

i wonder how much an ACTUAL vending machine would go for ?

@shadowtheimpure

Жыл бұрын

Add a zero on the end and you might be close.

@The_Elden_One

Жыл бұрын

There’s one going for about 3,000 right now but imagine the shipping fees☠️

@DeadpanVT

Жыл бұрын

Close to 4k-8k for a full sized vending machine. Second hand probably cheaper also depends on the type.

Noodle stopper figures are also great as shelf decorations, I have a few and seeing them sit on the edge of your shelf is a really cute decoration. Feels more lively you could say HAHA.

Not fair-those cups have waaaay more stuff in them than the ones they sell in the USA!

@va8013

Жыл бұрын

The USA doesn’t deserve good things

@Lou-Lou-

Жыл бұрын

Right?! And probably more flavorful too!

@firefly618

Жыл бұрын

Yes, cup noodles sold in Japan are generally delicious. Like really good. My favorite one was Nissin Seafood, it had actual shrimps and pieces of squid in it! The ones they sell in my country, even by the same brand, just taste like plastic, salt and sadness.

@TheFULLMETALCHEF

Жыл бұрын

@@firefly618 lol!

@xxdanthedinoxx1058

Жыл бұрын

@@firefly618 ur funny dude

I think @AbroadInJapan needs the vending machine for his ramen shop so he actually can serve ramen 😉

i kind of thought for 600 dollars it would automatically open the cup noodles, heat and then pour the water in and serve it instead of just pressing multiple buttons manually. essentially its a electrical water kettle with a dispensing noodle holder.

Love the video and keep up the great work aki

I'm happy that there's a new episode of WHY JAPAN it's my favorite thing to watch on your channel akidearest!

@bacon5453

Жыл бұрын

WHYJapan and the budget cosplay are my favorite.

@Stairskisser

Жыл бұрын

@@bacon5453 Yeah!

So adorable. And who else loves Aki's outfit? Just me or? That cup cover. Why is Japan so dayum cuteee. Lol 💙💜💚🙌 Haha them noodles.

This episode is the best! I want cup noodles now! 😫 🍜

Very cool video! I love ramen and ramen topper figures, but the figures are sooooo expensive here in the states.

I'm glad to see that y'all are well and healthy 💙💙

I missed this series 😭

@cangtpham

Жыл бұрын

Me too😭

The Anya smile stopper is something I didn’t know I needed. That smug look can’t be rivaled at this current time.

Love the orange spice gamcube in the background with the matching gba adapter

I actually have many noodle stopper figures. I have a small windowsill at my office for work so I use noodle stop figures as decoration

Thank You akidearest you and anime man eating cup noodles got me craving and made me went to the asian market to get cup noodles the curry and seafood brand. its so good! cant wait to try the real authentic one in japan japan when it opens up one of these days. ✌

If you had a big kitchen, this would be a really cool display piece! Either way I think it’s cool as hell!

I got completely off of Facebook, and I'm so happy to find you here and subscribe. Now I need Joey's channel..

I love noodle stopper figures haha I have a Hiei one and looks so nice with my 25th anniversary Kurama haha and it's functional as a noodle weight! So versatile! Aww man...might have to go get me some cup noodles after this

A cool novelty item for sure. She is Anya noodles.

I've got two of those ramen figures of Joker and Akechi from Persona 5 and while I've never used them for ramen, they're awesome for sitting on your shelf!

Japan’s creativity is off the hook

I love “why Japan” series

@_.basils.crustytoes._help

Жыл бұрын

Bro

That final clip of Joey just watching/recording Aki eat ramen from afar, KILLS me!

I recently discovered the curry one and it made me love cup noodle!

Amazing akidearest, fantastic job.

There is actually a full size version of this machine I used in Japan. When I went to college here in Japan, they had one. Super convenient. Don’t know if I’d need a mini version in my house though. I bet though it would do really well in a share house or a hotel.

That's a very convenient kind of appliances and there is the origin of the gacha like but it is more like a vending machine. Though a lot of pressing of buttons but the design is very advanced and had a lot of mind to put to use.

i get so hyped when i hear the why japan intro

This is amazing also what was Aki humming

The only item I bought from Atai Kuji was an AOT towel of Eren which was too thin to be used so I use it to decorate my bed. I got a discount coupon from AX 2019 which I used to get the towel. not long after this, they informed me that they would no longer be doing Universal orders and only would be doing orders in Japan. The vending machine is convenient

I do have two Ghost Inn noodle stoppers. They just hang out around my tv since I don’t use them for cup noodles.

Chris's studio seems like a good place for that contraption

I got a few Kimestsu no Yaiba noodle stopper figures from the arcade by my house. I use them all the time. The Rengoku one is complete overkill when it comes to size, especially since his cape flares out behind him.

NEW VIDEO WOOOOO And it's about ramen 🍜

Joey on a diet?!?! Blasphemy!! I too never heard of this little ramen vending machine until now.

@HouseMDaddict

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing he and Chris are in it together. Chris said he was doing a diet for some spartan race in October I think

Holllyyyy ramoon dollii I need this😂 and love the content. 600th comment let's go idk why I felt this is awesome

I’m actually planning on preordering the Anya noodle stopper on Crunchyroll’s store.

That Mario Button up Joey has on is SO CUTE!!!

"Oooh, Daddy's a big liar" - I love that show 😁can't wait for seasons 2, 3, and 4 lol

6:59 I anime figured used to sit on cup of noodle.....Japan, you've done it again! You geniuses!

I love spy family 🤩 the noodle stopper is so cute!!

I kinda wanted to watch aki finish eating her noodles. It looked delicious. 😭 I'm on a diet too and it's 2am rn but I really want that cup noodle.

This thing reminds me of the mini washing machines that were made to actually work and clean doll clothes and you just rolled the crank in the back after adding soap and water

I love how the outro is jist Aki eating. I mean it tracks

I can't understand the cup noodle vending machine but the cup noodle stopper figure is really awesome!!! I need it so much!!!

I bought some tiny Naruto capsule noodle cup stoppers from Japan. They’re very useful for 3 minutes of every day, since my lunchtimes are usually ramen or soba noodle cups.

Would be an amazing display piece for anyone who loves cup noodle

This reminds me that you should try to see if you can purchase a gachapon I used to love going to the supermarket because my auntie would let me pick a toy from one of the machines and I think it would be really cool if you got to review one

That would look amazing in Chris’s set up 😍

While not as quirky, a Keurig machine can deliver the perfect amount of hot water to a cup of noodles. Just need to no pod it, but obviously "load" it like normal (open and close it), and select the large cup. Perfect to the line.

@pookie2986

Жыл бұрын

I'm kinda of curious why this doesn't work more like a keurig with a piggy bank taped to it. My initial thought of how it works would be; insert coin and push button, cup rolls out and heating element starts, put cup in little door, hit button, cup fills up, timer automatically starts... Now I want one to modify to work like that...

Regarding those stoppers, I personally just take the cardboard sleeve that the cup noodles come in, and wrap it back around the cup. Just make sure you open it from the bottom so as to not rip it.

The whole point of a vending machine is that you don’t have to stock the product…if you can stock the product, why get a machine?? That looks like something for an office or break room.

@ValkyrieKitty777

Жыл бұрын

Wait.... how do you think the items get into vending machines??

@dffgffffffdddddddddd

Жыл бұрын

I'm confused do you think that vending machines just automatically bring the objects into existence

5:45 Ah, Moonlight Sonata, That Classic Music was Used in Lee Hardcastles Gory Simpsons Couch Gag Claymation, Named “The Simpsons Couch Gag {Your Next}” As its Based on the Horror Movie, Your Next!

I’m making cup noodles right now because of you.

I would 100% have that on my kitchen counter and yes I would barely use it 🤣

Nice vlog that machine is crazy good

The Anya noodle figure is awesome. I'm getting one for my lovely wife for her birthday. Thanks. I needed some ideas.

I have to try curry cup noodles now. ❤️ Love Joeys shirt!

I love the Ramen Vending Machine! I wish I can order it wu

I saw this on Japanese Stuff channel! I would totally love to have one of these!

I love aki videos

It's like a waiting for a queue like chris he experienced many restaurant that has a lot of sushi but in a conveytor belt like the costumers just sit in the table or chairs and order.

"that's such an overkill for your noodles" because it's not already overkill to buy a fandom reference whose sole purpose is to hold the foil closed when hashi do the job

I have that Gojo figure and I just sit it on my bookshelf. I didn’t even know it was a noodle stopper. 🤔

Please do a comparing nudel cup video, vending machine vs old facsion boild water, witch one does it best ☺️

Super cool! If you don’t end up keeping it and AJ doesn’t, it would look cool in Chris’ Ramen shop 🤣

and i saw the ring again just by the sound, i love the halo menu song

This looked awesome!.

Lol what was that baby with spaghetti in his clothes at the start?

This feels like a good item for an office!

The vending machine is so cool o^o I've got a Sinon (SAO) noodle stopper figure but I wouldn't use her for this xD

the water ASMR on point

All these videos make me so hungry I’m starving for cup noodle 🍜