Soba Goro, a noodle restaurant in Semboku, had the machine installed near the entrance of Tazawako station, where the famed bullet train stops. Tourists, who may not be as familiar with bear meat as those in northern Japan, have been eager to pick up these “souvenirs” while in the area. The machine sells 10-15 packs of lean or fatty bear meat per week and has even received inquiries about mail-order deliveries from people living near Tokyo.⁠ ⁠ Hopefully, these vendors and their customers will so