Document 72 Hours - S06E09: A Taste of Home: A Soba & Udon Vending Machine

Name: A Taste of Home: A Soba & Udon Vending Machine
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-03-06

Mar 06, 2015DocumentarySeason 6, Episode 9

For 40 years, a vending machine has stood in a quiet corner of Akita Port, in northern Japan. Even when a winter snowstorm batters the area in mid-January, a constant trickle of customers is drawn to this time-worn machine that sells plain soba and udon noodles in a steaming-hot soup. A father and son out in the blizzard; a designated driver on his way home from work; and a cancer patient reminiscing about the past. Even though the machine has become prone to breakdowns that have weakened the flavor of its soup, customers come around the clock for a warming bowl of noodles. Why is it so popular? This program reveals why many customers keep coming back.

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Document 72 Hours S06E09 Synopsis

Document 72 Hours "A Taste of Home: A Soba & Udon Vending Machine" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2015-03-06, this episode is part of Season 6 of Document 72 Hours. With a runtime of 25m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. For 40 years, a vending machine has stood in a quiet corner of Akita Port, in northern Japan. Even when a winter snowstorm batters the area in mid-January, a constant trickle of customers is drawn to this time-worn machine that sells plain soba and u...