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Frozen Vending Machines Introduced at Long-standing Udon Restaurant 'Hyogetsu Minamitakai' in Matsuyama City, Allowing 24-Hour Purchase

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  • Frozen Vending Machines Introduced at Long-standing Udon Restaurant 'Hyogetsu Minamitakai' in Matsuyama City, Allowing 24-Hour Purchase
  • Hyogetsu, an udon restaurant operating for over 40 years in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, has introduced frozen food vending machines to adapt to shortened operating hours. Installed by NKY Co., Ltd., part of the Sanfuku Group, the machines offer four types of products, including noodles and broth, 24/7. QR code payment support is coming soon.
  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Date: Sun May 31 2026 09:47:35 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Hyogetsu, an udon restaurant operating for over 40 years in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, has introduced frozen food vending machines to adapt to shortened operating hours. Installed by NKY Co., Ltd., part of the Sanfuku Group, the machines offer four types of products, including noodles and broth, 24/7. QR code payment support is coming soon.

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Frozen Vending Machines Introduced at Long-standing Udon Restaurant 'Hyogetsu Minamitakai' in Matsuyama City, Allowing 24-Hour Purchase (Sun May 31 2026 09:47:35 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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PR TIMES
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Sun May 31 2026 09:47:35 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Hyogetsu, an udon restaurant operating for over 40 years in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, has introduced frozen food vending machines to adapt to shortened operating hours. Installed by NKY Co., Ltd., part of the Sanfuku Group, the machines offer four types of products, including noodles and broth, 24/7. QR code payment support is coming soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What can you buy from the 'Hyousen' frozen vending machine?
A: We sell four types: handmade udon (noodles only), frozen dashi, yakan udon, and simmered udon.
Q: When can the frozen vending machine be used?
A: It can be used 24 hours a day, any time.
Q: Is payment only in cash?
A: Currently, only cash is accepted, but we plan to support QR code payments soon.
Q: Why was the frozen vending machine introduced?
A: It was introduced to allow customers to enjoy the taste of the store even outside regular business hours, due to the shortened operating hours.
Q: Who installed the frozen vending machine?
A: It was installed and sold by NKK Corporation, part of the Sanpuku Group.