Tokyo Jidōhanbaiki - T-Shirt

The discerning Tokyoite's everyday companion: The vending machine. This shirt celebrates the humble jidōhanbaiki – a familiar sight across Japan – and the small ritual of grabbing a bottle of green tea or a can of coffee on the go. A fun piece for anyone who appreciates Japanese urban life.

The design

Our artwork centers on a typical Japanese vending machine rendered in charmingly retro 8-bit pixel art. Tokyo has more vending machines per square kilometer than almost anywhere else in the world – that’s one for every 23 people! – which is why Tokyo is the definitive city of jidōhanbaiki.

Why you’ll love it

• A shirt every Tokyo-dweller will understand immediately and a fun reference to everyday modern life in Japan
• A charming retro look with 8 bit pixel art
• The shirt comes in many different colors and will pair well with denim, chinos, and lightweight overshirts
• Instant conversation starter for the like-minded, especially Japan travelers and Tokyoites