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An unmanned vegetable sales stand that you can see near fields. Business is built on relationships of trust with consumers, but are there any risks of theft? We investigated the actual situation.

The best thing about it is that you can buy it easily.It’s very fresh because you can buy it in the morning.

An unmanned vegetable direct sales stand located along a prefectural road in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and tomatoes are lined up and can be purchased by inserting coins into the payment box.

(regular customer)
“It’s really delicious. I think the best thing about it is that you can buy it easily. It’s really fresh because you can buy it in the morning.”

About 10 years ago, this unmanned direct sales store was set up by Mr. and Mrs. Okazono, who live in the city.
Freshly harvested seasonal vegetables are displayed at the direct sales store every morning.

(Farmer Kazue Okazono)
“Some people come from the neighborhood and from Miyazaki City, and it’s like, ‘I’m here again.’ They always buy things.”
(Farmer Kazuya Okazono)
“Some people come from outside the prefecture.”