Starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the “Happy Cheese Fair” will begin at Lawson stores all across Japan. This fair will feature a diverse lineup of cheese-centric menu items, focusing on products where the cheese turns delightfully melty when warmed up. From bento boxes and hot snacks to sweets, this is a special period to enjoy the charms of cheese in various forms. Some products will be available for early release starting Monday (a public holiday), November 3.
From Hot Snacks to Classic Favorites! A Full Lineup of Cheesy Delights
In this fair, familiar products will appear with a cheesy twist, and many new items that are irresistible to cheese lovers will be released. There’s a plethora of products perfect for lunch or a light meal.
Karaage-kun Melty Quattro Cheese Flavor
Lawson’s signature hot snack, “Karaage-kun,” is back with a cheesy coating and filling. The “Karaage-kun Melty Quattro Cheese Flavor” (298 yen, incl. tax) is a treat where the rich flavor of four kinds of cheese fills your mouth. It will be released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Bacon Butter Onigiri with a Hint of Smoked Cheese
The quintessential Japanese convenience store staple, the onigiri, also gets a cheese fair makeover. The “Bacon Butter Onigiri with a Hint of Smoked Cheese” (192 yen, incl. tax) is an aromatic delight featuring bacon-butter-flavored rice mixed with smoked cheese, enclosing a center of mozzarella and cheese sauce. The release date is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Melty Cheese Gimbap
The Korean-style seaweed roll “Gimbap” has also been fused with cheese. The “Melty Cheese Gimbap” (430 yen, incl. tax) is a dish where the cheese melts beautifully when heated in the microwave, pairing perfectly with gochujang sauce and kimchi. It’s an easy way to enjoy a taste of Korea, available from Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Please note, this item is not available at Natural Lawson stores.
Greedy Combo Meal: Cheese Omelet Rice & Napolitan
For those seeking a hearty meal, the “Greedy Combo Meal: Cheese Omelet Rice & Napolitan” (754 yen, incl. tax) is highly recommended. This satisfying bento box allows you to enjoy two popular Western-style dishes, cheese omelet rice and Napolitan pasta, all at once. It will be released a bit earlier, on Monday (public holiday), November 3, 2025.
Fresh Pasta with Plenty of Sauce: Smoked Cheese Carbonara
“Fresh Pasta with Plenty of Sauce: Smoked Cheese Carbonara” (599 yen, incl. tax) is a restaurant-quality dish featuring chewy fresh pasta combined with a special carbonara sauce characterized by the aroma of smoked cheese. This will also be available for early release from Monday (public holiday), November 3, 2025.
Melty Cheese Hot Dog
You won’t want to miss the “Melty Cheese Hot Dog” (343 yen, incl. tax), featuring a crisp, juicy sausage and a rich cheese sauce. Warming it up makes the cheese melt, enhancing its deliciousness even more. It will be released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and is not available at Natural Lawson stores.
Warm & Melty Cheese Potato Salad
As a slightly unusual offering, the “Warm & Melty Cheese Potato Salad” (333 yen, incl. tax) also makes an appearance. By heating it in the microwave, the cheese melts, allowing you to discover a new taste that’s different from your usual potato salad. It will be released on Monday (public holiday), November 3, 2025.
Hash Brown Gratin
The “Hash Brown Gratin” (538 yen, incl. tax), made by baking fluffy hash browns topped with five types of cheese, is a dish where you can enjoy the savory aroma of cheese and the texture of potatoes. This will also be available from Monday (public holiday), November 3, 2025.
Pizza Roll Quattro Formaggi
The “Pizza Roll Quattro Formaggi” (340 yen, incl. tax), which combines four types of cheese with honey maple, is sure to be a treat with its addictively sweet and salty flavor. It will be released on Monday (public holiday), November 3, 2025.
Imo Mochi Cheese
“Imo Mochi,” also known as a regional dish from Hokkaido, has become an easy-to-eat counter food. The “Imo Mochi Cheese” (165 yen, incl. tax) has a chewy texture with a melty cheese sauce inside. It will be released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Store-Exclusive! Special Cheese Menu from “Machikado Kitchen”
At the “Machikado Kitchen,” which is attached to some Lawson stores, freshly prepared products cooked in-store are offered. To coincide with this fair, special cheese menus exclusive to Machikado Kitchen will also be available.
Hamburg Steak Bowl with Melty Cheese Sauce
The “Hamburg Steak Bowl with Melty Cheese Sauce” (646 yen, incl. tax) is a luxurious dish featuring a juicy hamburg steak topped with a rich demi-glace sauce and a thick cheese sauce. When warmed, the cheese melts, creating an even deeper flavor. It will be available from Tuesday, November 4, 2025, exclusively at stores with a Machikado Kitchen.
Fried Chicken Tatsuta Burger with Melty Cheese Sauce
The “Fried Chicken Tatsuta Burger with Melty Cheese Sauce” (430 yen, incl. tax), which combines crispy fried chicken with a melty cheese sauce, is also an attractive option. This is also a Machikado Kitchen exclusive, available from Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Please note that this item is not available in Lawson stores in the Okinawa area.
Frank Sausage with Melty Cheese Sauce
The “Frank Sausage with Melty Cheese Sauce” (430 yen, incl. tax), a crispy frankfurter accented with cheese sauce and black pepper, is an easy-to-enjoy snack. It can be purchased at stores with a Machikado Kitchen from Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Plenty of Easy-to-Enjoy Cheese Products Too
In addition to meals, there is a rich selection of cheese products perfect for snacks or for stocking up at home.
Frozen Foods & Snacks
Frozen pasta convenient for busy days and snacks that can be enjoyed casually are also packed with cheese flavor.
- Bolognese with Melty Cheese and Short Pasta (397 yen, incl. tax): A frozen pasta with a rich and savory taste, featuring four types of cheese.
- Baked Cheese 60g (168 yen, incl. tax): A crispy snack made with Gouda cheese.
- Pretzel Cheddar Cheese Flavor 56g (158 yen, incl. tax): Easy-to-eat crushed pretzels.
- Cheese & Pepper Snack Stick 48g (130 yen, incl. tax): A corn snack where black pepper enhances the flavor of three kinds of cheese.
- Yamayoshi Seika Potato Chips Addictive Cheese Flavor 50g (190 yen, incl. tax): Potato chips with a rich, spreading cheese flavor.
All of these products will be released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
This “Happy Cheese Fair” is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the many different faces of cheese. As the weather turns cooler and we start craving warm dishes, why not immerse yourself in the charm of melting cheese? Whether you live in Japan or are just visiting, be sure to stop by your local Lawson and find your favorite cheesy treat.
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