The author became interested in managing a vending machine business in Japan after playing a demo of the game Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk. The full version was announced immediately after a showcase, prompting the author to continue exploring the virtual vending business. The game offers a tranquil experience of overseeing a vending machine in a Japanese alleyway, which has inspired the author to consider real-life vending machine ventures and explore online vending machine auctions.