{
  "id": 16492995,
  "title": "Mochido donuts make a squishy return to Lawson stores across Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/mochido-donuts-make-a-squishy-return-to-lawson-stores-across-japan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T16:00:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/26/mochido-donuts-make-a-squishy-return-to-lawson-stores-across-japan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lawson, a popular convenience store chain in Japan, has brought back its beloved Mochibee donuts in a new iteration named Mochido. These donuts, which were originally available in two flavors - powdered sugar and roasted soybean (kinako) - have returned to Lawson stores across the country starting on October 20th. However, the name change led some customers to initially think they were different from the original Mochibee donuts. Writer Natsuno Futon was initially unable to find the Mochido donuts at her nearest Lawson store on the day of their re-release, but managed to locate them the following morning. Despite their limited availability, Futon was delighted to discover that the flavors and texture of the Mochido donuts were just as delicious as the original Mochibee. The donuts had a chewy, fluffy texture and a sweet coating of powdered sugar or kinako, a type of roasted soybean flour. Both flavors were described as being of high quality, with a perfect balance of flavors that made them feel more like bakery-bought donuts than convenience store treats. However, Futon also noted that the calories from these indulgent treats far exceeded the calories she burned during her daily walk to and from the store.",
  "summary": "Mochido or Mochidon’t. There is no Mochitri. Earlier this year, we stumbled upon a pair of donuts sold by convenience store chain Lawson that completely redefined the genre of convenience store donuts. They were called Mochibee (Mo-chee-bay), and came in powdered sugar and roasted soybean (kinako) flavors. Though they tasted delectably sweet, the whole experience […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Lawson reintroduces Mochido donuts on October 20th",
    "Mochido donuts come in powdered sugar and kinako flavors",
    "Writer Natsuno Futon finds and enjoys chewy, sweet donuts"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}