LAWSON's MACHI café is a popular coffee service at Japanese convenience stores, offering freshly brewed coffee, lattes, and other drinks. It's convenient, affordable, and easy to enjoy while shopping at the store. In addition to drinks, LAWSON also has many recommended hot foods, such as crispy fried chicken, piping-hot meat buns, oden, and the very popular L Chiki fried chicken. These foods are not only quick and convenient but also make great snacks.
MACHI café | Review by Linda Liao
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Bâton d'or
Glico, the brand known for Pocky and Pretz also launched a luxurious dessert sweet in 2012. It’s called Bâton d'or, meaning “golden stick” in French. Each rich, buttery pretzel stick is made with a dough that’s packed with refined butter and cooked to perfection, along with an aged, golden butter sugar blend.
I came across this by chance in the food hall of a department store in Osaka. It was really delicious, so it’s no wonder many people call it the “Louis Vuitton of Pocky.” My favorite was the one in the blue package, with its savory, salty flavor. The biscuit itself was crispy with a subtle buttery aroma, and every bite had so many layers〜 But I could only indulge a little since it isn’t cheap.
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Meishoku Bigansui Medicated Skin Lotion
This acne-targeting toner comes from the loving story of a founder who wanted to make his wife smile despite her acne troubles. Other than its effects on acne, it is also highly acclaimed as an almighty toner that can care for shiny skin and open pores.
Meishoku Bigansui is a classic Japanese medicated toner designed to help with acne, pores, and skin texture. It feels refreshing and non-sticky. Personally, my skin felt fresher after using it, and the effects were especially noticeable on acne-prone, oily skin. Some people also use it as a localized toner pack or to wipe their T-zone. However, it has a noticeable alcohol feel and a distinctive herbal smell, and it may cause stinging or dryness when your skin is sensitive or its barrier is compromised. Overall, it is better suited for localized care on oily, acne-prone skin. If using it for the first time, apply only a small amount and avoid the eye area.
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Ichikami
This preventative haircare series not only helps to repair damage, but it even helps to strengthen hair to prevent future damage using the power of “pure Japanese herb premium extract,” an ingredient unique to “Ichikami” products.
Ichikami shampoo features Japanese botanical care, with plant extracts such as rice bran and camellia to gently cleanse the scalp and hair. After washing, my hair felt soft and smooth, with less frizz, and it had a light cherry blossom scent. It focuses on everyday repair and is suitable for people who want to keep their hair shiny, bouncy, and healthy-looking. Most importantly, it isn't expensive and is worth trying.
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