Lawson, a major convenience store (konbini) chain found all across Japan, is launching a new Spring/Summer collection of its popular “Moomin Strawberry Candy Tins.” This marks the second installment following the highly successful Autumn/Winter collection released in December 2025. These new designs feature bright, refreshing colors perfectly suited for the upcoming seasons.
The new release features a warm color palette that reflects the transition from spring to summer. These tins are perfect as a treat for yourself or as a thoughtful “petit gift” (small gift) for friends and loved ones.
Moomin Strawberry Candy Tins (Spring/Summer) Available at Lawson Stores Nationwide
First, let’s look at the products available for direct purchase at Lawson locations throughout Japan.
- Product Name: Moomin Strawberry Candy Tin (Spring/Summer)
- Lawson Standard Price: 994 yen (approx. $6.60)
- Release Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The primary appeal of these tins lies in their high-quality design. They depict the Moomin Valley friends enjoying the blooming flowers of spring and the bright summer sun. Unlike the subdued tones of the previous collection, these designs utilize vibrant “vitamin colors” that are sure to brighten your mood just by looking at them.
Inside, you’ll find sweet and sour strawberry candies, a flavor loved by all generations in Japan. Each piece releases a fresh, fruity aroma. Once the candies are gone, fans in Japan often repurpose the tins as containers for small items or stationery, making them a popular choice for home decor as well.
Online Exclusive Gift Set Featuring Traditional Shizuoka Tea
In addition to the in-store sales, a more luxurious gift set is available exclusively online.
- Product Name: Moomin Strawberry Candy Tin (Spring/Summer) + Wakocha Set
- Lawson Standard Price: 3,280 yen (approx. $21.80) Includes shipping
- Order Period: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to Monday, March 16, 2026
- Delivery: Scheduled for late March
This set includes the strawberry candy tin along with “Wakocha” (Japanese black tea) carefully selected by Honme Asakichi Shoten, a long-established tea merchant from Shizuoka, one of Japan’s premier tea-growing regions. Wakocha refers to black tea made from tea leaves grown and processed within Japan. Compared to common imported black teas, it is characterized by its low astringency and a mild, gentle sweetness.
The set includes six tea bags, each featuring special packaging that coordinates with the design of the candy tin. The pairing of the sweet strawberry candy with the delicate flavor of Japanese black tea is sure to elevate any tea time.
How to Purchase and Important Dates
In-store sales begin on February 17. The online gift set is available for pre-order for a limited time.
- How to Purchase: Available via Lawson Online Gift 🇯🇵 from Tuesday, February 17, to Monday, March 16.
- Delivery Timing: Late March.
March is a season of many gifting occasions in Japan, including graduation ceremonies, school entrance ceremonies, and White Day (the custom of giving return gifts on March 14). Adding the gentle world of Moomin to a gift is a wonderful way to celebrate a fresh start.
Lawson’s Moomin collaborations are extremely popular and sold in limited quantities. If you want to ensure you get one, we recommend checking your local Lawson store on the day of release.
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