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Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is expanding its 'RV Park' program, turning parking lots into paid overnight spots. From July 17, the service will be available at 27 stores; 80% of users are aged 50 or older.
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is expanding its 'RV Park' program, turning parking lots into paid overnight spots for car camping. Starting July 17, the service will be available at 27 stores, including in Saitama, Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures, following a successful pilot in Chiba. The fee is from 2500 yen per night for a space for two cars, with access to the store's restroom and electricity.
A survey found that about 80% of users are aged 50 or older, most often couples. Lawson plans to expand the network to about 70 stores by fiscal 2026, also considering Tokyo and Kanagawa.
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Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has expanded its parking spaces equipped for overnight car sleeping to 27 locations. Approximately 80% of user...
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has expanded its parking spaces equipped for overnight car sleeping to 27 locations. Approximately 80% of users are aged 50 and above.
Convenience store chain Lawson is expanding its 'RV Park' program, converting parking lots into paid overnight parking for car sleepers. From July 17,...
Convenience store chain Lawson is expanding its 'RV Park' program, converting parking lots into paid overnight parking for car sleepers. From July 17, the service will be available at 27 stores, including in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures, following a successful trial in Chiba. The fee starts at 2500 yen per night for a two-car space, with access to store restrooms and power outlets. A survey found about 80% of users are aged 50 or older, mostly couples. Lawson plans to expand to around 70 stores by fiscal 2026, considering Tokyo and Kanagawa.
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