A leading convenience store chain operator has started selling frozen “onigiri” rice balls on a trial basis to reduce the frequency of deliveries to its outlets. Lawson Inc. started the ...

IMIZU, Toyama Prefecture--When Takako Kadoshima took over as manager of a Lawson convenience store here five or so years ago, she noticed a peculiar shopping practice among her customers.

The fresh produce and meat section is seen at the Lawson Yurihonjo Chokaimachi store, in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, on Feb. 12, 2025. (Mainichi/Akira Kudo) YURIHONJO, Akita -- While Japan's ...