Kirin Beverage has introduced a soccer Japan national team-design vending machine with a capsule-toy function and begun selling sets comprising 1 eligible product and 1 original Japan national team uniform-design plastic-bottle cover. The vending machine is installed at blue-ing!, was introduced on 16 October 2026, and the news release is dated 19 October.
Kirin Beverage Company, Limited has introduced a vending machine with a capsule-toy function as a new initiative combining health science beverages with an experience supporting the Japan national soccer team. The feature adds an element of excitement to a Japan national soccer team-design vending machine, with the aim of linking product value with experiential value.
The 3 eligible products are Kirin iMUSE Fruit Refresh Apple Mix, Kirin Healthya Umami Green Tea, and Kirin Loves Sports. Each is provided as a set comprising 1 bottle and 1 original Japan national soccer team uniform-design plastic-bottle cover. The purchase process is: insert payment → select the eligible product button → roulette presentation → turn the dedicated handle → collect the cover.
From November 2026 onward, the company plans to roll out combinations of health science beverages and original Japan national soccer team trading cards. It will verify usage and purchasing behaviour and consider expanding its value-delivery model.
The Kirin Group has supported the Japan national team since the 2000s and is again demonstrating its strong commitment as an official top partner.