Business and Economy
From Combini to Space Launches: Lawson’s Karaage-kun Turns 37
Learn about Lawson’s Karaage-kun, the mega-hit product celebrating its 37th birthday – and how it’s gone where no nugget has gone before.
Learn about Lawson’s Karaage-kun, the mega-hit product celebrating its 37th birthday – and how it’s gone where no nugget has gone before.
Japan’s second-largest convenience store (combini) chain aims to lead the way in creating a more sustainable future.
Convenience stores (“conbini”) in Japan are everywhere. But what do people use them for? A look at combini and everyday life in Japan.
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