Japan’s third-largest convenience store chain, with American roots, known for its iconic blue-and-white branding and signature Karaage-kun fried chicken. Lawson also actively operates alternative formats such as the health-focused Natural Lawson and supermarket-style Lawson Store 100.
A new Ichiban Kuji lottery arrives October 24, 2026, with five Survey Corps figures, a collection of smaller prizes and one particularly elusive Levi on horseback.
Limited-edition goods inspired by the Rilakkuma anime arrive at participating Lawson stores on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Natural Lawson adds two ready-made pasta dishes featuring yellow-pea noodles, bringing another gluten-free choice to convenience-store shelves.
Three plush charms return on October 16, 2026, with strawberry, chocolate and mint designs from the crepe shop celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Socks in the chain’s signature colors join hand cream and hair oil with an Earl Grey and woody scent.
If MUJI is on your Japan shopping list, don’t forget the convenience store. Lawson carries a growing lineup of MUJI items you won’t find at a regular MUJI store.
Inspired by a local pasta specialty from Ehime Prefecture, the dish returns exclusively to Lawson stores across the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.