Lawson expands RV park network for overnight car stays

The Japan RV Association announced on July 6, 2026, that it will expand its Lawson convenience store RV park pilot project to about 30 stores in Saitama, Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures. The project, previously tested in Chiba Prefecture, is run in cooperation with Lawson and Glory.

The Japan RV Association (JRVA) is expanding its pilot project for overnight parking at Lawson convenience stores. From July 17, about 30 new locations in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures will join the seven existing sites in Chiba Prefecture. Reservations opened on July 6. The expansion follows a one-year trial that confirmed the concept's viability.

Lawson, in partnership with Glory and the Japan RV Association, is expanding its RV park pilot project using store parking lots. From July 17, 17 additional stores in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures will join the 10 existing locations in Chiba, bringing the total to 27. The project began in July 2025 amid rising camper van ownership and demand for safe overnight parking. During the pilot, average occupancy exceeded 90%, prompting the expansion. Overnight fees range from 2,500 to 3,000 yen, card payment only.

Lawson will expand its overnight parking service for campers (車中泊) to stores in Saitama, Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures from July 17. The pilot program began in July 2025 at 7 stores in Chiba Prefecture, where occupancy exceeded 90% during peak seasons (Obon, New Year, Golden Week). The service uses the 'RV Park' system: one reservation (one vehicle) provides two parking spaces, costing 2500–3000 yen. The service is now available at 27 stores, with plans to reach 70 stores by fiscal 2026, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, Mie and Gifu.

The Japan RV Association (JRVA), in cooperation with Lawson and Glory, announced the expansion of a pilot project for overnight parking at convenience store lots. Starting July 17, 2026, 22 new sites will open in Saitama, Shizuoka, Aichi and additional locations in Chiba, bringing the total to 27. The decision follows a one-year trial at seven Chiba stores that confirmed the utility of such facilities. Japan now has about 173,000 motorhomes and over 670 RV parks nationwide.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is expanding its 'car overnight' service at store parking lots. Starting July 17, 2026, the service will be available at about 30 stores in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures, with a target of 70 locations by the end of the fiscal year. The fee is 2,500 yen per night, booked via the Japan RV Association website. The move responds to rising hotel costs driven by increased inbound tourism due to a weak yen.

The Japan RV Association, in cooperation with Lawson and Glory, will expand a pilot project turning Lawson convenience store parking lots into RV parks for overnight stays. Starting July 17, 2026, the project will cover about 30 stores in Chiba, Saitama, Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures, following a successful one-year trial at seven stores in Chiba. Reservations opened July 6. The association reports that Japan's camper ownership reached 173,000 units in 2025, and the number of RV parks has exceeded 670.

Convenience store chain Lawson will expand its 'RV Park' overnight parking pilot to 27 stores in Saitama, Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures from July 17. The project began in July 2025 at seven stores in Chiba Prefecture, where average occupancy exceeded 90% during peak holiday periods. The service costs 2,500–3,000 yen per space, one space per store per day. 80% of users are aged 50 or older, and 99% of surveyed users intend to use the service after expansion.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will expand its RV Park pilot program from July 17, adding 20 stores in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures to the existing 7 in Chiba, for a total of 27 locations. The service allows overnight stays in vehicles for 2,500–3,000 yen per night, with check-in from 15:00 to 22:00 and check-out by 10:00. Lawson aims to have about 70 participating stores by the end of 2026.

Lawson convenience store chain will expand its overnight parking service to 27 stores in Saitama, Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures starting March 17. The service, previously tested at seven stores in Chiba prefecture, costs from 2500 yen per night.

Lawson announced on July 6 that it will expand its RV Park pilot project, which allows overnight stays in vehicles at store parking lots, to Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures starting July 17. Including existing locations in Chiba, the total will reach 27 stores. The fee ranges from 2,500 to 3,000 yen per space, with one space available per store per day. According to a user survey, about 80% of users are aged 50 or older, and 99% expressed willingness to use the service if expanded. Lawson aims to operate around 70 such facilities by the end of fiscal 2026.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is expanding its overnight parking service for motorhomes. Starting March 17, the service will be available at about 30 stores in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures, with a target of 70 stores by fiscal 2026. The move responds to rising hotel prices due to increased tourism, creating demand for alternative accommodation.