Japanese convenience store cheeseburger surprises jaded English media writer
Having lived in the Tokyo area on and off since the days of the bubble economy, I’ve had my share of burgers. The fact that…
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Lawson’s new Cream in White Soufflé dessert is a cream lover’s dessert dream come true
Whether it be seasonal strawberry dessert menus or fancy beverages inspired by Makoto Shinkai anime, Japanese convenience store Lawson seems to have solidified quite the…
Japanese convenience store lives up to name with wonderful help for the hearing-impaired
Convenience stores in Japan are often lauded for their surprisingly high quality meals and wide array of services, but it’s a simple show of hospitality…
Japan’s new convenience store bar serves whisky made to pair with karaage fried chicken
While Japanese convenience stores sometimes offer an “eat-in” area, it can be generally frowned upon to drink alcohol when sitting one, even if you picked…
New hires at Lawson convenience stores to work remotely via avatars
On September 22nd, 2022, AVITA Corporation, a Japanese company providing business solutions based on avatars, and Lawson, Inc., which operates Lawson convenience stores throughout Japan,…
SMARI: A smart way to return online purchases and rental products in Japan
I’m probably not alone in appreciating the benefits of online shopping, especially since the novel coronavirus pandemic made it potentially more dangerous to visit crowded…
Japanese convenience store fried chicken stays undefeated with tartar sauce stuffed nuggets
When it comes to the hot food section of Japanese convenience stores, you can make a pretty strong argument that Lawson’s Karaage-kun is king. The…
AI Senbei: We tried an onigiri rice cracker developed with artificial intelligence
AI Senbei Japanese snack maker 株式会社マスヤ Masuya Inc., known for their hit product おにぎりせんべい onigiri senbei (lit. “rice ball rice cracker”), triangular rice crackers shaped…
Cute strawberry fruit sandwiches, cakes and sweets now on sale at Lawson convenience stores
Earlier this week, many strawberry lovers in Japan began visiting their local Lawson convenience stores for a taste of a new sweets collection supervised by…
Gâteau Biscuit Chocolat is latest heavenly collab between Godiva and Lawson convenience stores
For some time now, Japanese convenience store chain Lawson’s original series, “Uchi Café,” has been releasing delicious desserts made in collaboration with various sweets brands….
An Amazing Collaboration Between Hololive and Lawson!
Hololive, the popular Vtuber group, always has good news to make their fans happy, but here is more great news! Starting on December 7th (JST),…
Japan’s favorite convenience store fried chicken nuggets get a delicious garlic butter upgrade
Every major convenience store in Japan has its own signature fried chicken that highlights their hot food section, and for Lawson, that’s Karaage-kun. Karaage-kun is…
Lawson treats customers who bring their own tumblers to increased thank you discount
Japanese convenience stores offer quite the plethora of refreshing beverage options, but Lawson’s Machi Cafe seems to always have an exciting new option, such as…
Japanese convenience store installs Neon Genesis Evangelion ATMs voiced by official actors
An indefinite delay of Neon Genesis Evangelion’s Rebuild of Evangelion series final film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time hasn’t slowed down the wave of…
Japan’s hit fruit sandwiches get a matcha twist with green tea breaded strawberry flavor
The sandwich section of Japanese convenience stores can often offer seasonal specialties that cause a double-take, such as pudding sandwiches, but one that has become…