Gabunomi Melon Cream Soda. Yep, that's what I tried today. Yep, it was weird. In theory it's supposed to taste like an ice cream float in a bottle. In practice it tastes like sugary syrup and regret.

In addition to its extensive and exciting food menu — ahem, chocolate-sauce-covered french fries — Japan McDonald's also offers a refreshing melon ice cream float that we sadly don't have stateside.

Hokkaido is Japan's wild north, characterized by its remote towns and relentless snow, which has fostered a unique vending machine culture. In this video, a variety of items from vending machines are ...