Egg Sandwich Laboratory Vending Machine

Yellow is the key to finding this obscure delight. Yellow outbuildings, yellow refrigerators, and even a Dalmatian statue with yellow spots point the way. Most importantly, there are bright yellow yolks packed into the delicious, freshly made egg salad sandwiches. The filling is so generous that the most popular item is the namesake “overflowing egg salad sandwich.”

Other sandwich options include tonkatsu (pork cutlet), ham and cheese, and dessert sandwiches filled with sliced fruit and sweet whipped cream. The sandwiches are stored in apartment-sized yellow refrigerators tucked into matching yellow shelters. Nearby, yellow vending machines dispense Japanese sodas, water, and canned coffee, while another machine offers more elaborate frozen meals to heat and eat at home.

Fresh sandwiches are assembled and restocked on a set schedule. Locals know when the sandwich makers will arrive, so timing your visit can make all the difference for the freshest selection. A change machine accepts ¥1000 bills, and sandwiches typically cost between ¥200 and ¥500.

Visit on the second Sunday of each month for a special bonus: live local musical performances.