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LAWSON

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Taking the Lead
Mar 22, 2018
Lawson chief bets on health, tech as future of convenience
Back in 2014, Sadanobu Takemasu was asked by his boss to go to Lawson, the convenience store chain known for its white milk can logo on a blue signboard.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Jan 13, 2018
Lawson's strawberry and cream cheesecake: 'Tis the season to celebrate the berry
If you only have space for one strawberry-centric treat this month, go for this one.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 30, 2017
Debate grows over the plight of foreign staff at convenience stores in Japan
Launched in 1993, Japan's Technical Internship Training Program for foreign nationals hasn't had the best reputation. The program was created to help visitors from developing nations live and work in Japan for as long as three years under the protective umbrella of Japan's labor laws.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Nov 11, 2017
Lawson's new Karaage-Kun: Miso tops onion in this battle for the buds
There is a lot going on here, and the mix of flavors results in some of them being lost in the shuffle.
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 6, 2017
Lawson, Rakuten join to test drone delivery system in disaster-hit Minamisoma
Convenience store chain Lawson Inc. and Japanese cybermall operator Rakuten have announced plans for a demonstration test on Oct. 31 of drone delivery services in an area devastated by the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear disaster in Fukushima Prefecture.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Jun 10, 2017
Frozen Mango drink: Somewhere between too sweet and just right
Lawson's Machi Cafe brand is getting serious for the summer. Recently, they've introduced a new "caffeine-less ice coffee" alongside a "mega" ice coffee, covering all their bases when it comes to answering the question "How badly do you want to fidget today?" Their newest offering is a pair of sweet...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
May 6, 2017
Gold Master: Strong craft beer just in time for the heat
Whither craft beer? Possibly on convenience store shelves, though in small numbers.
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 13, 2016
Lawson, Panasonic team up to test robotic cashier-bagger at Osaka store
Convenience store chain Lawson and electronics maker Panasonic Corp. have started testing a staff-less register for which a machine settles the transactions and packs purchased items into a bag.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Nov 25, 2016
The rich taste of Hokkaido's blue cheese — in a bag of potato chips
The Lawson convenience-store chain is celebrating Hokkaido this winter by focusing on one of the highlights of the northern island's cheese industry. For a limited time, the chain is stocking potato chips flavored with blue cheese from Hanabatake Bokujo, a well-known dairy producer from the far north....
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Oct 28, 2016
Halloween is almost over, but Lawson has one last seasonal treat
Halloween-themed goods will soon vanish from the shelves of convenience stores across Japan, so stock up on this year's vaguely spooky treats while you can. Lawson's new pumpkin roll cake is certainly worth picking up before November starts — and not just for its jack-o'-lantern design. This dessert...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Sep 16, 2016
Lawson's new Apple Custard Pie hits the spot when you are on the go
Ever wanted to munch on a apple pie while you're on the go? Well, Lawson has come closest to solving the problem — for now, at least — with its new Apple Custard Pie. It's sweet, full of apples, easy to eat and arrives just in time for the start of autumn. The Apple Custard Pie (¥150) boasts a...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 15, 2016
Mitsubishi considers majority stake in Lawson in shift away from commodities
Mitsubishi Corp. has proposed increasing its stake in convenience store operator Lawson Inc. and may make it a subsidiary as the country's biggest trading house shifts away from commodities.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Jun 10, 2016
Lawson celebrates 30 years of Kara-age Kun with a special yuzu flavor
Deep-fried kara-age chicken has been a much-loved staple at convenience stores in Japan for decades. One of the longest-running varieties is Lawson's Kara-age Kun, currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 2, 2016
Lawson looking to buy U.S. convenience chains in overseas push
Lawson Inc., the nation's second-biggest convenience store operator, is looking to buy chains in the U.S. as it speeds up overseas expansion with the aim of boosting its number of overseas outlets by about a quarter within a year.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Dec 11, 2015
Roast beef dinners at your local Lawson
Eating a slab of roast beef in Tokyo used to require trekking to fancy schmancy parts of town and forking out a lot of money. Now you can just walk over to your local Lawson and grab the new Roast Beef Bowl (¥690).
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2015
Stores fire up their networks to quickly send aid to flood areas
Following torrential rain that triggered massive flooding in the northeast and led to the evacuation of thousands of people, major retailers and convenience store operators rushed to deliver supplies for those affected by the disaster.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 31, 2015
¥100 convenience-store coffees fuel Japan's surge into Java big leagues
The fastest-growing drinks market in Japan isn't craft beer or fruit smoothies. It's cups of cheap black coffee from the local convenience store.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 7, 2015
Japan's convenience stores catering more to elderly as demographics shift
The nation's convenience stores are changing with the times, shedding their image as places for young shoppers keen on fast food, concert tickets and comic books, and increasingly catering to older clientele.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Jan 20, 2015
Every day is "fry" day at Lawson
It's a weird time to be a lover of french fries in Tokyo. On one hand, a string of fancy-pants stores are charging ¥600 for a handful of deep-fried spuds. On the other, you may find a tooth in an order at McDonald's. Lawson convenience stores offer an elegant solution — the "premium fried potato"...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 4, 2014
Lawson stores add tens of millions of Amazon products
Lawson Inc. customers will be able to order items from Amazon Japan for later collection, under an enhanced tie-up announced Tuesday.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
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Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
In Junglia’s Dinosaur Safari attraction during a media preview on Thursday, a casual drive through a habitat for the prehistoric creatures goes haywire when several Tyrannosaurus rexes break out of containment.
Big unanswered questions follow Japan's big, beautiful deal with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, the day after he agreed to an 11th-hour trade deal with Japan.
Extreme heat grips Japan, even Hokkaido
The city of Obihiro in Hokkaido amid scorching heat on Thursday
Japan ties with South Korea for second most powerful passport
Japanese passport holders have visa-free access to 190 destinations out of 227 globally.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
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Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
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