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  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 2 Jun 2023 15:39

In an attempt to prepare for natural disasters anticipated in the coming two decades, Japan introduces new vending machines that would unlock contents in the event of a natural disaster.

  • Tourists look at their photos in front of vending machines as they were visiting Sensoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. (AP)
    Tourists look at their photos in front of vending machines as they were visiting Sensoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. (AP)

In the event of a natural disaster, Japanese vending machines will offer free food and drink as part of the country's new natural disaster preparation strategy.

In the western city of Ako, two machines have been installed as seismologists argued the location and region were prone to a powerful earthquake set to hit the country in the upcoming few decades.

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The vending machine contained about 300 bottles and cans of soft drinks and 150 emergency food items, reported The Guardian. The machines were positioned near residential buildings designated as evacuation shelters.
 
The machines would "unlock", making their content available for the public, free of charge, in the event of heavy rain warnings or quakes that are of 5-point magnitude or higher. However, on ordinary days, the contents of the machine are available at regular prices.

Earth Corp, the machine's manufacturer, said: "We would like to install [the machines] throughout the country."

A city official, in turn, explained that they "expect that the stockpile will lead to the safety and security of our residents."

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