New vending machines selling Japanese snacks have popped up at three SkyTrain stations in Metro Vancouver.

Snackyo is the newest business selling imported Japanese treats through vending machines at TransLink's Capstan, Metrotown, and Olympic Village stations.

Jocelyn Ng, a Vancouver resident and Snackyo owner, said Japan's vending machine culture has always stood out to her, and she wanted to bring that experience to Vancouver.

In Japan, vending machines often anything from food and hot drinks to toys and miscellaneous items. But Ng decided on curated Japanese snacks as a starting point.

"I've always loved Japanese snacks myself, so every snack that goes into the machine is chosen and taste-tested by me," said Ng, adding she also offers mystery snack boxes through her business.

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