Lawson’s New ¥297 Bento Has Exactly One Topping | News Roundup
In this week’s news roundup, we report on Lawson’s new ¥297 bento and what they say about changing consumer habits in Japan. Japan moves up one place to 117th in the annual Global Gender Gap Report. Three companies are teaming up to introduce fully driverless robotaxis in Tokyo by 2027. Italy’s water polo team, Pro […] The post Lawson’s New ¥297 Bento Has Exactly One Topping | News Roundup…
Lawson’s new ¥297 bento features rice and a single topping, such as grilled corn, salted salmon, or spicy keema curry. The convenience store chain is offering these minimalistic meals to cater to cost-conscious consumers, potentially cutting prices by up to 50%. Japan has risen to 117th place in the Global Gender Gap Report, up one spot from the previous year, with improvements in political empowerment.
Meanwhile, Russian actress Yuri Nakamura passed away at 44 after a 13-year battle with rectal cancer. She had previously struggled with cancer remission and returned to acting. Italian water polo team Pro Recco made a splash in Shibuya, performing a barefoot stunt on Shibuya Crossing. The team, known for their 57 domestic water polo titles and numerous European trophies, promoted their sport in Japan and China.
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