Fact: Insects Vending Machines

@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
July 11, 2023 3:54am CST
I read an article today. I was so stunned to learn this weirdest fact about Japan. In this country, they have some vending machines that sell insects. Regardless, if I have the chance, I would want to see them for myself and visit Japan. I wondered how to maintain the quality of these edible insects with these machines. Have you seen this kind of vending machine? Image Credit: japantoday-asset.scdn3.secure.raxcdn.com
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@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Jul 23
There are some countries where insects are a normal part of their diet but I did not know about Japan. I tried to use your link but it does not work.
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@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Jul 23
Thank you, that one worked. I'm not sure I could ever eat bugs but people in many cultures do exactly that.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
12 Jul 23
@rebelann Even I will not force to eat them, I agree that some Asian countries have this kind of delicacy.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I agree. It was my first time to hear it from a student in Japan. You can try this link.
https://japantoday.com/category/features/food/japan%E2%80%99s-edible-insect-vending-machines-dish-out-luxury-bug-bits
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
11 Jul 23
No, and I wouldn't put my money into the machine, either. It's good to see you back today, Shavkat. I hope you're doing well and have just been too busy to visit us.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I might just took a photo or two if seeing it up close. I will not dare to eat them even if they are edible. I was so busy lately. Before the end of this year, my family and I need to find another place to live in. According to the landlord, they will renovate the place.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
11 Jul 23
@Shavkat I have eaten food made from ground up and dried crickets on a dare. It didn't taste bad but just knowing what it was made from gave me an upset tummy. I wouldn't voluntarily eat bugs again. Oh, wow! I hope you all find another place and the move is uneventful. Good luck with it.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
12 Jul 23
@DaddyEvil I am quite stress with this moving to another abode. First and foremost, it is hard to find that particular place. We were given to stay here until the end of the year.
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@AmbiePam (120533)
• United States
11 Jul 23
I have not seen them, but I definitely wouldn’t try them.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
12 Jul 23
I haven't seen them up close. I might be freaking when seeing locals munching them in public.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Jul 23
I can go to my backyard and get insects for free . I wonder what these edible insects are . . . like chips or candy ?
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
12 Jul 23
I also wondered which kinds of insects are they. As I look at the picture, they look like dried salted peanuts or any nuts in the market.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jul 23
@Shavkat Surely whatever it is comes in all flavors . . . salted, bbq, sriracha, wasabi, honey, or maybe even plain .
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
11 Jul 23
Insects are still not considered "edible food" here. May be in the future we will see them.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I must say that some of our locals love some edible insects being claimed. I never dared to eat them.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
12 Jul 23
@LadyDuck Neither do I.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
11 Jul 23
@Shavkat I am not yet convinced that insects is something I would enjoy
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@leighnyork (1873)
11 Jul 23
I'm just amazed, how is that even possible, but it is developed
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I was also surprised and cannot believe that they do this.
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12 Jul 23
@Shavkat anyway, it is a developed country
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Jul 23
I am not interested in eating them. But I know some places it is normal
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I agree. I had seen some locals in China do love munching insects. I honestly cannot do this.
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@Aansh13 (11433)
• New Delhi, India
11 Jul 23
This is crazy!!! I am surprised!!!
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
11 Jul 23
I was overwhelmed of knowing it.