Vintage musical drinks decanter in the shape of a Japanese drinks kiosk 1950s ? 29 cm tall 12 cm round adorned with drinks stickers all working plays lovely tune unsure what it is plays when picked up and stops when put down 😀
Lovely decorative item some age related wear could be polished personally I love the aged petina 
The history of Japanese drinks kiosks, or vending machines, includes the following key events:
1888: Tawaraya Koshichi invented the first recorded vending machine in Japan, which sold tobacco. His machine was also able to dispense stamps and postcards. 
1962: An American beverage company introduced the "Fountain-style Juice Dispenser" to Japan, which helped popularize beverage vending machines. 
1974: Hot and cold beverage vending machines became popular. 
1964–1970: The number of vending machines in Japan grew from 240,000 to 1 million. 
1973: The number of vending machines in Japan surpassed 2 million. 
1984: The number of vending machines in Japan surpassed 5 million. 
2000: The number of vending machines in Japan surpassed 5.6 million. 
Today, Japan has nearly three million vending machines that sell a variety of products, including drinks, snacks, candy, meal vouchers, and train tickets. They are available 24/7 and can be found in many locations, including quiet countryside areas and mountains.