It’s not every day that you get an invitation for a cold beer in a Japanese home. So when friends in Tokyo invited us for a couple of ales before dinner, little did we know who would be serving us.
Meet Robo-san*, the Asahi Beer Robot.
So cute, you’ll be tempted to pat him on the head. He prefers it if you keep his belly full.
He greets you with a gentle whir and extends his neck, popping a cold one out.
With a dexterous grip, he tilts the chilled beer glass and gets to work.
His eyes glimmer with excitement when he pours good beer head.
He takes his job with pride, straightens the glass and ensures he gets the last drop out.
And there you have it. Arigato Robo-san!
Oddities, maid cafés, high tech toilets, and beer pouring machines may leave you a little baffled and amused, but a beer robot is just the quirky companion you want to bring home from your visit to Japan.
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* Robo-san is the name I have given him. At our friends’ home, he is simply known as ‘beer robot’ and has the words HON NAMA ROBOCCO on the front.
Awesome! Where can I get me one?
Chris, me first!! 🙂
Hey
I’ve got the option of possibly buying a second hand one of these from japan. Do you have any idea what it’s worth? I think they’re brilliant!
Cheers
Hi Neil – it’s a great one to have at home! Not sure what they’re worth. I can ask my friends in Japan and get back to you. They’re travelling at the moment and should be back home by the end of the weekend.