Finding Okubo Lawson's Secret?

Question

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo soon and I've seen pictures of this Lawson, the Three-F Okubo-dori one. It looks...intense. Like, way more stocked than your average konbini. Seriously, it's legendary in some online forums. My question is: What are the most bizarre or unexpectedly awesome things you've found stocked there? I'm talking truly unique items, not just the usual Pocky overload. I'm picturing shelves overflowing with stuff I can't even pronounce. I wanna know the good, the bad, and the downright weird. Prepare me for this legendary Lawson.

meike · Answer

The back corner near the drinks cooler is where the real weird stuff lives. I found a bag of wasabi-flavored kit kats that had a whole dried chili pepper in the package, not just the dusting you'd expect. They also stock these enormous bags of shrimp crackers that are shaped like actual shrimp, not just little puffs, and they're surprisingly spicy. If you see a black package with gold lettering that you can't read, grab it, it's probably some seasonal mochi or a weird gelatin dessert that tastes like nothing you've had before.

melanie · Answer

ngl the real magic at that lawson is the frozen section. they've got these bags of shaved ice with condensed milk and syrup already in the pouch, u just squeeze it up and eat it like a slushie. also keep an eye out for the weird energy drinks near the register, some of them have like jelly bits or actual chunks of fruit floating in them. the shelf with the instant curry packs is wild too, flavors like "cheese & natto" or "eggplant & garlic" that u won't see anywhere else in tokyo

soominkr · Answer

Dude, that Lawson is *insane*. Forget Pocky overload, they've got entire aisles dedicated to stuff you won't find anywhere else. I once saw a whole section of these weird, fermented plum things, intensely sour, almost offensively so. But then, right next to it, were these insanely delicious, almost fluffy potato chips with a seaweed flavor. It's a total sensory rollercoaster. Prepare for a chaotic, wonderful mess. You'll probably walk out with a bag full of things you can't explain, but that you secretly love. Also, they had these miniature, almost impossibly cute cakes shaped like little animals once. Best. Impulse. Buy. Ever. Don't be afraid to explore the back, that's where the real treasures are. Good luck!

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