Dining Out in Hiroshima
When eating out in Hiroshima, the first choice has to be Hiroshima-style 'okonomiyaki.'
6 Bits of Advanced-Level Lawson Trivia
Did you know that the Lawson Store 100 song apologizes for the price? Or that there's 'frying music' for the staff? This is stuff even Lawson employees don't know!
Udon in Takamatsu
Takamatsu is known as the 'Udon Kingdom,' and you'll find some of Japan's tastiest noodle shops in this Kagawa city.
Artless Craft Tea & Coffee
Similar to a Japanese tea room, this café places less emphasis on design and more on high quality hand-roasted tea and coffee.
This Café Isn't for the Faint of Heart!
If the idea of an eyeball panna cotta and a sundae topped with maggots doesn't have you screaming in terror, the stomach-churning 'Shojo Tsubaki' café might be up your alley.
Veggie Smoothies Ahoy!
Each containing about a dozen fruits and vegetables, these smoothies are taking your local convenience store by storm!
Treasures on Land, Riches from the Sea
Studded with small bays and inlets, the peninsula known as Ise-Shima—the venue for the 2016 G7 Summit—is a utopia for those seeking a glimpse of classical Japan, from the expansive environs of the sacred shrine of Ise Jingu to the bounty of the ocean.
Kiri Cream Cheese Ice Cream!
Since its inception in 1966, Kiri cream cheese has been made specifically for kids. So it shouldn't be too surprising that it would eventually make its way into that other kid favorite—ice cream!
The Salt of Life
Salt from the sea and other essential goods were hauled along Salt Road from Japan’s coastal areas to the mountainous territories inland—and delivered even to mortal enemies in need.
4 Health-Conscious Convenience Store Snacks
Watching what you eat? Believe it or not, Japanese convenience stores can help you out!
Beef Up Your Knowledge of Beef!
Think you know the difference between the two terms that can be translated as Japanese beef? Read on to find out!
5 Kinds of Hot Food from Lawson
Just because you're eating convenience store food doesn't mean it has to be cold!
The Evolution of Convenience Store Bran
Lawson's low-sugar, low-salt bran bread actually came about through a bit of trial and error.
Potato Chips—Part of a Complete Breakfast
For breakfast, wash down your toast-flavored potato chips with some... milk-flavored potato chips?!
Birth of a Fried Chicken Empire
Did you know there have been well over 100 flavors of Kara-age Kun fried chicken?
7 Ways to Fill Out Your Breakfast for ¥108
While most ¥100 stores offer knickknacks and prepackaged snacks for ¥108 (including consumption tax), Lawson Store 100 offers fresh produce and other products that can actually help you make a meal!
8 Special Food Items for the Ise-Shima Summit
Celebrate the Ise-Shima region and Mie Prefecture with these eight limited-edition food products from Lawson, ranging from sweet to savory!
6 Awesome Lawson Roll Cakes
Regular or frozen, these melt-in-your-mouth roll cakes are the right call at any time of day!
Free Vitamins Offered to Fast-Food Eaters
A clever pop-up shop puts a new spin on nutrition awareness by giving away free vitamins to fast-food eaters.
10 Restaurants Serving Mountain-Sized Portions
These 10 dining establishments in Tokyo (and the surrounding area) are not for those whose eyes are bigger than their stomachs.
