TOKYO: While there are several coffee vending machines that allow customers to view the whole process from grinding beans to making the coffee, Japan has a new, popular “see-through” vending machine: orange juicers.

“Feed ME Orange” uses a vendingmachinethatallows customers to watch the juicing process. Theoranges are automatically cut, pressed, and squeezed into a cup,all within about 40 seconds. Each cup usesthreetofourfresh oranges, offering 100percentpure orange juice with no additives.

The variety and origin of the oranges change according to the season, allowing customers to enjoy a wide range of flavors throughout the year.

“IJOOZ” utilizes avending machinefroma Singapore-based IoT technology company andstarted in Japanin April 2023. It uses four whole oranges to produce 280ml of juice, with no added sugar, water, or preservatives, and is available for 350 yen($2.30).

The juicing process can be viewed through a glass panel, adding an element of entertainmentfor customers.