Lawson Expands Overnight Car Parking Service to 28 Stores in Four Prefectures

Lawson, in partnership with Glory and the Japan RV Association, is expanding its RV park pilot project using store parking lots. From July 17, 2026, the network will grow from seven stores in Chiba to 28 stores across Chiba, Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures. Usage fee is 2,500 to 3,000 yen per spot, credit card only. Check-in from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM. The initiative addresses growing demand for safe overnight parking.

Lawson is expanding its 'Convenience RV Park' service, allowing overnight stays in vehicles on store parking lots, to 28 stores in Chiba, Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures starting July 17. A pilot project launched in July 2025 at 7 stores in Chiba Prefecture revealed that the main users were people over 50 who enjoy car camping as a hobby. No complaints or major incidents were reported during the trial, average occupancy during holidays exceeded 90%, and over 90% of surveyed users spent more than 500 yen in-store. The company plans to expand to about 70 stores by the end of fiscal 2026.

Lawson, in collaboration with the Japan RV Association and Glory, has been running a pilot since July 2024 offering overnight parking for campers at seven stores in Chiba Prefecture. Results show 80% of users are aged 50 or older, and 99% would use the service again if expanded. From July 17, 2025, the trial adds stores in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi, with a target of about 70 locations by fiscal 2026, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, Mie, and Gifu.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has launched a pilot project to create RV parks at 28 of its store parking lots, including nine in Shizuoka Prefecture. The designated parking areas provide electrical hookups and waste disposal services for overnight stays. The initiative, run in cooperation with the Japan RV Association, aims to repurpose existing parking lots as low-cost infrastructure for campervan travelers. Lawson plans to expand the project to about 70 stores by the 2026 fiscal year.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will expand its 'Convenience Store RV Park' overnight parking service to 28 stores across Chiba, Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures from July 17. The service is new to Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi. By the end of fiscal 2026, Lawson aims to expand to about 70 stores, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, Mie, and Gifu. Usage fee is 2,500–3,000 yen per spot per session, with 15A power supply and 24-hour restroom access. A survey found 99% of users want service area expansion, and over 90% rated check-in as easy.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson announced the expansion of its 'Convenience RV Park' pilot, allowing overnight stays in vehicles at store parking lots. From March 17, the trial area will include Aichi, Shizuoka, and Saitama prefectures, with a target of 70 stores by fiscal 2026. The service costs 2,500–3,000 yen per night and includes access to restrooms, electricity, and garbage disposal. During the first year, occupancy during holidays exceeded 90%, with 80% of users aged over 50 and over half using full-size RVs. All outdoor activities are prohibited to prevent noise complaints.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will expand its RV Park experiment, using store parking lots for overnight stays, to 27 stores in Saitama, Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures starting July 17. The trial, run with Glory and the Japan RV Association, follows a pilot in seven Chiba stores where average occupancy exceeded 90% during peak seasons. Each reservation costs 2,500–3,000 yen per space, with check-in from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and checkout by 10 a.m. Lawson aims to have about 70 locations by fiscal 2026.

Lawson, in partnership with Glory and the Japan RV Association, is expanding its RV Park pilot project, which uses store parking lots for overnight stays, to Saitama, Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures from July 17, bringing the total to 27 stores. The trial began in July 2025 at seven stores in Chiba Prefecture, where average occupancy exceeded 90% during holiday periods. Usage fee is 2,500–3,000 yen per space, with reservations via the dedicated website. The company aims to expand to about 70 stores by fiscal 2026.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has announced the expansion of its overnight parking service for RVs at store parking lots. Starting July 17, 2026, the service will be available at select stores in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures, in addition to previously tested locations in Chiba. The fee ranges from 2,500 to 3,000 yen per spot, including access to restrooms, food purchases, and trash disposal.

Lawson convenience stores are expanding their overnight parking service for RVs. Starting July 17, the service, previously tested in Chiba, will be available at select stores in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures. The fee ranges from 2,500 to 3,000 yen per spot and includes restroom access, food purchases, and trash disposal.

Lawson, in partnership with Glory Ltd. and the Japan RV Association, is expanding its RV Park pilot project to Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures starting July 17, 2026. The service, previously limited to Chiba, allows overnight stays in vehicles at store parking lots. A total of 27 stores will participate. The fee is 2,500–3,000 yen per space per night, credit card only. Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM. Lawson aims to have about 70 stores by the end of fiscal 2026.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will expand its RV Park pilot program to 27 stores in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures starting July 17. The project, run with Glory and the Japan RV Association, allows overnight stays in camper vans on store parking lots. In seven Chiba stores where the trial began in July 2025, average occupancy exceeded 90% during peak seasons. Fee is 2,500–3,000 yen per spot, card only, check-in 15:00–22:00, check-out by 10:00. Lawson aims for 70 locations by fiscal 2026.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson announced it will expand its RV Park pilot project, allowing overnight stays in vehicles on store parking lots, to 27 locations starting July 17. The project began in July 2025 at seven stores in Chiba Prefecture and now includes Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures. Fees range from 2,500 to 3,000 yen per space, with check-in from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and checkout by 10:00 AM. In a survey, 99% of users expressed interest in using the service if expanded. Lawson aims to reach 70 stores by the end of fiscal 2026.