Lawson expands overnight parking for RVs at convenience stores

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 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.

The Japan RV Association (JRVA), in partnership with Lawson convenience stores and Glory, has launched a pilot project allowing motorhomes to stay overnight at six store parking lots in Chiba Prefecture. The trial runs from July 14, 2025, to June 30, 2026. JRVA data shows Japan's motorhome fleet reached 165,000 units in 2024, with RV Park sites increasing by about 100 annually since 2022.