Vending Machines, including Osaka's First and Kansai's First, Gather! New Ekichika Health Spot "Daily Charge Station" Opens Directly Outside JR Kyobashi Station West Exit Ticket Gate on May 13 (Wednesday)!
On May 13th, a new unmanned health spot, "Daily Charge Station," will open at JR Kyobashi Station, featuring vending machines including Osaka's first and Kansai's first. It offers healthy food and beverages like salads, banana smoothies, and freshly squeezed orange juice, aiming to enhance the well-being of station users.
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May 13 (Wednesday), a 'Daily Charge Station' will open directly outside the JR Kyobashi Station West Exit ticket gate, on the former bakery store site. We will introduce cutting-edge technology and meticulously selected ingredients to deploy a next-generation, unmanned health spot where healthy 'food' can be easily charged.
1. A New Form of Ekichika: Unmanned Health Spot
The 'Daily Charge Station,' newly opening directly outside the JR Kyobashi Station West Exit ticket gate, is a new 'food' and 'health' infrastructure that transcends the conventional framework of vending machines. It gathers popular vending machines, including Osaka's first and Kansai's first, providing a space where nutrition can be easily "charged" in a non-contact and speedy manner.
At JR Kyobashi Station, which sees many commuters and students, we aim to create a new Ekichika spot where vending machines offering health-conscious products are gathered.
2. Lineup: 3 Carefully Selected Brands, Including Osaka's First and Kansai's First
(1) SALAD STAND by OFFICE DE YASAI (Next-Generation Salad Vending Machine)
★First installed in Osaka*1 (as of April 2026)
This is a cutting-edge salad vending machine operated by KOMPEITO Inc., equipped with an AI camera and dynamic pricing function*2. It handles items such as "Smoked Salmon and Cheese Luxury Salad" and also offers "Cold Press Juice," which is finished with methods that preserve nutritional value as much as possible.
Within the daily flow of a station, we deliver food options that are easy for health-conscious individuals to choose.
*1 First in Osaka Prefecture
*2 This function (patented) uses an AI to analyze and automatically update optimal product prices based on pedestrian traffic around the vending machine, expiration dates, etc., acquired by the AI camera. This is expected to promote consumption and reduce food loss.
[SALAD STAND HP] https://salad-stand.com/
【Product Name】
Smoked Salmon and Cheese Luxury Salad
【Price】
1,480 yen (tax included)*3
【Product Name】
Cold Press Juice
【Price】
・250ml 800 yen (tax included)*3
・400ml 1,200 yen (tax included)*3
*3 Prices may vary depending on the season and situation.
(2) Sake Brewery Banana Smoothie. (Koji Amazake Smoothie)
★First installed in Kansai*4 (as of April 2026)
This is a healthy smoothie with Koji Amazake, a fusion of the traditional techniques of "Asahitsuru Co., Ltd.," an old sake brewery in Chiba Prefecture, and ripe bananas (Operated by Crea-R Co., Ltd.). Featuring the gentle sweetness of rice koji, it will be the first vending machine type to appear in Kansai. Offering the rich banana aroma and authentic taste in an easy-to-grab bottle style, it supports a healthy energy charge to accompany busy daily lives.
【Product Name】
Sake Brewery Banana Smoothie
【Price】
300 yen (tax included)
*4 Kansai... Kinki two prefectures and four prefectures (Shiga, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama)
(3) IJOOZ (Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice)
★Latest Trend in Fresh Squeezing Experience
This freshly squeezed orange juice vending machine is popular in over 30 countries worldwide and is currently a hot topic in Japan. It squeezes fresh oranges on the spot, providing fresh juice in as little as approximately 45 seconds. While offering smart non-contact sales, it proposes an easy refreshing experience with the natural vitamins and aroma of the fruit preserved.
【Product Name】
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
【Price】
350 yen (tax included)*3
*3 Prices may vary depending on the season and situation.
3. Facility Overview
【Name】
Daily Charge Station
【Opening Date】
May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) (Sales will begin as soon as preparations are complete.)
【Location】
Directly outside JR Kyobashi Station West Exit ticket gate (3-2-7 Higashinodacho, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka)
【Business Hours】
JR Kyobashi Station first train to last train (excluding maintenance, etc.)
【Payment Methods】
Cash, transportation IC cards, various cashless payment methods supported (Payment methods may vary by vending machine.)
【Map】
4. Development Aim
Our company is evolving "Ekichika" from a mere transit point into a "hub that enriches life."
By combining advanced unmanned sales technology with health value, we aim to become a new hub that supports the well-being of office workers and local residents.
We plan to expand this brand in the future as a new Ekichika health spot where "healthy food can be easily purchased" anytime, even during commuting or schooling.
5. Others
【Company Profile】
・Company Name: JR Nishinihon Daily Service Net Co., Ltd.
・Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of retail stores primarily within JR West's Kinki area station premises.
JR West
1. A New Form of Ekichika: Unmanned Health Spot
The 'Daily Charge Station,' newly opening directly outside the JR Kyobashi Station West Exit ticket gate, is a new 'food' and 'health' infrastructure that transcends the conventional framework of vending machines. It gathers popular vending machines, including Osaka's first and Kansai's first, providing a space where nutrition can be easily "charged" in a non-contact and speedy manner.
At JR Kyobashi Station, which sees many commuters and students, we aim to create a new Ekichika spot where vending machines offering health-conscious products are gathered.
2. Lineup: 3 Carefully Selected Brands, Including Osaka's First and Kansai's First
(1) SALAD STAND by OFFICE DE YASAI (Next-Generation Salad Vending Machine)
★First installed in Osaka*1 (as of April 2026)
This is a cutting-edge salad vending machine operated by KOMPEITO Inc., equipped with an AI camera and dynamic pricing function*2. It handles items such as "Smoked Salmon and Cheese Luxury Salad" and also offers "Cold Press Juice," which is finished with methods that preserve nutritional value as much as possible.
Within the daily flow of a station, we deliver food options that are easy for health-conscious individuals to choose.
*1 First in Osaka Prefecture
*2 This function (patented) uses an AI to analyze and automatically update optimal product prices based on pedestrian traffic around the vending machine, expiration dates, etc., acquired by the AI camera. This is expected to promote consumption and reduce food loss.
[SALAD STAND HP] https://salad-stand.com/
【Product Name】
Smoked Salmon and Cheese Luxury Salad
【Price】
1,480 yen (tax included)*3
【Product Name】
Cold Press Juice
【Price】
・250ml 800 yen (tax included)*3
・400ml 1,200 yen (tax included)*3
*3 Prices may vary depending on the season and situation.
(2) Sake Brewery Banana Smoothie. (Koji Amazake Smoothie)
★First installed in Kansai*4 (as of April 2026)
This is a healthy smoothie with Koji Amazake, a fusion of the traditional techniques of "Asahitsuru Co., Ltd.," an old sake brewery in Chiba Prefecture, and ripe bananas (Operated by Crea-R Co., Ltd.). Featuring the gentle sweetness of rice koji, it will be the first vending machine type to appear in Kansai. Offering the rich banana aroma and authentic taste in an easy-to-grab bottle style, it supports a healthy energy charge to accompany busy daily lives.
【Product Name】
Sake Brewery Banana Smoothie
【Price】
300 yen (tax included)
*4 Kansai... Kinki two prefectures and four prefectures (Shiga, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama)
(3) IJOOZ (Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice)
★Latest Trend in Fresh Squeezing Experience
This freshly squeezed orange juice vending machine is popular in over 30 countries worldwide and is currently a hot topic in Japan. It squeezes fresh oranges on the spot, providing fresh juice in as little as approximately 45 seconds. While offering smart non-contact sales, it proposes an easy refreshing experience with the natural vitamins and aroma of the fruit preserved.
【Product Name】
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
【Price】
350 yen (tax included)*3
*3 Prices may vary depending on the season and situation.
3. Facility Overview
【Name】
Daily Charge Station
【Opening Date】
May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) (Sales will begin as soon as preparations are complete.)
【Location】
Directly outside JR Kyobashi Station West Exit ticket gate (3-2-7 Higashinodacho, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka)
【Business Hours】
JR Kyobashi Station first train to last train (excluding maintenance, etc.)
【Payment Methods】
Cash, transportation IC cards, various cashless payment methods supported (Payment methods may vary by vending machine.)
【Map】
4. Development Aim
Our company is evolving "Ekichika" from a mere transit point into a "hub that enriches life."
By combining advanced unmanned sales technology with health value, we aim to become a new hub that supports the well-being of office workers and local residents.
We plan to expand this brand in the future as a new Ekichika health spot where "healthy food can be easily purchased" anytime, even during commuting or schooling.
5. Others
【Company Profile】
・Company Name: JR Nishinihon Daily Service Net Co., Ltd.
・Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of retail stores primarily within JR West's Kinki area station premises.
JR West