I love free things. If somebody were to stop me on the street to give me a free sample of a product, then who am I to refuse? Now, there's a new vending machine installed at the Tokyo Department Store in Kichijoji, Tokyo. At first glance, it looks like a very simple vending machine. But upon a closer look, you would find that there's no slit where coins, bills, or cards can be inserted so that you can pay for your purchase. Instead, there are instructions printed on the side which tells you what you need to do to get something inside the vending machine.
The vending machine is called "Moraeru Jihanki" which loosely translates to "the vending machine where you can get" or "you can have what's inside vending machine". It was created by Sukima Design Lab, and the process of using the machine is by adding the official Moraeru Jihanki account online, answering a short survey, and using the QR code sent to you to scan on the machine. Afterward, the machine will drop the item at the receptacle.
It's actually a very cool marketing concept since the main point of the vending machine is to get consumers to answer the survey. As for what kind of products are being given away, they have a selection of skin care and hair care products including masks, essences, serums, and a shampoo and treatment set.
(Image credit: Moraeru Jihanki)