Four Unique Vending Machines Across Taiwan — Win Prizes Worth Tens of Thousands with Just NT$100

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Christopher | Compiled Report

Originally unique vending machines only seen in Japan, Taiwan has recently seen a growing variety of distinctive vending machines. These have evolved from simply selling drinks and snacks to offering desserts, lucky bags, and more, showcasing creativity that rivals Japan's. Below are four popular vending machines across Taiwan. In addition to being highly unique and talked-about, some are even the first of their kind in the country. These machines can be found from north to south, and travelers passing by might want to give them a try.

Crane Department Store - NT$100 Vending Machine
 
Since the first NT$100 vending machine appeared on Shennong Street in Tainan, it has sparked heated discussions. Much like a lucky bag draw, simply insert a NT$100 bill and a box will drop down. Prizes range from wide-angle lenses and Bluetooth microphones to backpacks and suitcases worth tens of thousands. Even on weekdays, many people come to try their luck. This eye-catching vending machine features a Japanese-style design, making it quite recognizable, and now similar machines can be found all over northern, central, and southern Taiwan.

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Crane Department Store Locations Nationwide:
Taipei Branch (At the entrance of Shilin Night Market)
Zhongli Branch (Zhongyuan Night Market)
Fengjia Branch (Bento Street)
Shennong Headquarters (At the entrance of Shennong Street)
Anping Branch (Next to Anping Fort)
Kaohsiung Branch (Xinjuejiang Pedestrian Street)
Yizhong Street Branch (Opposite Taichung University of Science and Technology)

SOYes Soybean Brother - Bubble Tea Vending Machine
 
Located in the Qimei commercial district in Taichung, the bubble tea shop SOYes Soybean Brother gained popularity for its innovative combination of freshly ground soy milk and fresh tea beverages. It introduced a Japanese-style vending machine model to create an automated ordering kiosk that can issue receipts, input tax ID numbers, and offer many customization options such as sweetness and ice level, positioning itself as Taiwan’s first self-service beverage ordering store. Recently, it also opened a branch on the 9th floor of Taipei’s Sanxing Life Mall, attracting long queues on weekends.

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Taipei Sanxing Store
Address: 9F, No. 2, Section 3, Civic Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Taichung First Store
Address: No. 243, Section 1, Meicun Road, West District, Taichung City (One-minute walk from Qimei Greenway)