A fantastic way to beat the harsh Japanese winter chill has begun on December 16, 2025, at Lawson stores all across Japan. From this day, a campaign has started where for every purchase of an eligible warm “hot beverage,” you’ll receive a 50 yen discount voucher printed on your receipt for your next purchase. This is heart-warming and body-warming good news for travelers exploring Japanese cities and for everyone going about their daily lives.
Don’t Throw Away Your Receipt! How to Get Your “O-toku” (Good Deal) the Japanese Konbini Way
Participating in this campaign is surprisingly simple. No special app downloads or membership registrations are required. Just pick an eligible hot drink, take it to the register, and the discount voucher will automatically be included on the receipt you get after paying.
In Japan, receipts often serve as more than just proof of purchase. At supermarkets and Konbini, it’s not uncommon for them to have coupons attached or campaign entry codes printed on them, just like this one. Because of this, a habit of checking the contents of a receipt before throwing it away is well-established. While in many other countries receipts are often discarded immediately, in Japan, they might be hiding a “treasure.”
A major appeal is that the coupon you receive can be used not just at the store where it was issued, but at any Lawson store all across Japan. From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, being able to get a discount at any Lawson you stop by during your travels is an extremely convenient system.
Konbini Shelves are a Treasure Trove of Information! Find the “Secret Mark”
However, it’s important to note that not all hot drinks in the store are eligible for the campaign. So, how can you identify the eligible products?
The answer lies in the small advertisements called “POP” placed on the product shelves. Japanese retail stores, especially Konbini and drugstores, are filled with these handmade POPs and colorful ads, creating a vibrant atmosphere. These are important tools for communicating information about new products and sales.
For this campaign, POPs with a special mark like the one in the image below are displayed on eligible products. A wide variety of hot drinks like coffee, tea, and cocoa are often included, so looking for this mark while browsing the shelves is sure to be a fun experience unique to Japanese Konbini.
Limited Time Only! Mark the Campaign Period on Your Calendar
This great deal is a limited-time campaign. Be sure to check the dates so you can take advantage of it during your winter stay in Japan.
The “Voucher Issuance Period,” during which you can receive the discount vouchers, runs from Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to Monday, January 12, 2026.
And the “Usage Period,” when you can use the vouchers you’ve received, also starts on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and runs until Monday, January 19, 2026, giving you a little extra time. This will be a perfect opportunity for the many people visiting Japan during the New Year holidays.
What Travelers Should Know for a Smooth Coupon Experience
While this coupon is very convenient, there are a few points to be aware of when using it. Knowing these will help you check out smoothly without any confusion at the register.
First, this coupon cannot be used at “self-checkout” or “Lawson Smartphone Pay” registers. This is because a store employee needs to scan the barcode on the voucher. Therefore, if you want to use the coupon, be sure to line up at a regular register counter staffed by an employee.
Second, not all stores are participating in the campaign. Also, “Lawson Store 100,” which operates on a different concept from regular Lawson stores by primarily selling fresh food and daily necessities for 100 yen (excluding tax), is not eligible for this campaign.
Finally, up to 30 vouchers can be issued in a single transaction, but unauthorized resale or counterfeiting is strictly prohibited. Of course, there is no problem at all when using them for personal enjoyment.
Enjoy the Japanese Winter Even More with a Warm Drink
The hot drinks sold at Japanese Konbini are appealing for their incredibly diverse lineup, which includes not only standard coffee and green tea but also seasonal flavored teas, rich cocoa, and “shoga-yu” (ginger tea).
On a cold day, stopping by a Lawson for a warm drink between sightseeing spots or during an evening stroll is a small but wonderful experience that lets you blend in with the daily life of the locals. Why not use this campaign wisely to make your winter trip to Japan even more memorable?
Source (Japanese): 対象のホット飲料を1本買うと、次回から使える、対象ホット飲料の50円引券がもらえる!
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