Japan's Lawson to Open Stores in Depopulated Areas at Low Cost

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc. said Wednesday that it will open stores in depopulated areas at low cost, aiming to improve residents' living conditions by providing more shopping opportunities. Lawson plans to open three stores by the end of fiscal 2026, utilizing existing shops. The first such outlet will open in the city of Ishinomaki, Miyagi P...

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