LUNCH AT LAWSON IN WAIKIKI | JAPANESE CONVENIENCE STORES IN HAWAII

[@grrrltraveler]

REMEMBER TO .LIKE & COMMENT ON THIS VIDEO~ Let me know your favorite convenience stores and ones you'd like me to visit. Also, for those who want to see me make more videos and learn how I make them, visit me on Patreon! Wanna know how Japanese travelers shop in Hawaii? Lawson is a popular Japanese convenience store chain. In Japan it is as popular as 7 Eleven and Family Mart. I take you the inside of a Japanese convenience store for Japanese tourists in Hawaii. I ALSO show you the best souvenirs and foods to buy when you're in Hawaii. Punch that play button now! Watch my series of convenience store tours~ link ad details in Description Box as always!

[@HawaiiJapan808]

Alright another Hawaii video! I wish we had the convenience stores and selection like Japan, Im addicted to those stores, especially the fried chicken and drink selection. keep up the videos, lets go on a hike. thanks.

[@grrrltraveler]

I dunno. Compared to Thailand and Taiwan I felt like japan was in a similar league as Korea- a normal convenience store. Of course I haven’t tried their fried chicken 😉 This Waikiki Lawson was more stocked than the Tokyo ones tho, but it’s also cause they had Hawaii foods and items.

[@MidnightSpecialist]

OMG you must try Okonomiyaki in Japan! I finally tried it when I was in Hiroshima and WOW! I'm not a big foodie when I travel but OMG!

[@robinhoodproductionsltd.1633]

Folks visiting to the United States in Hawaii may definitely remember this Lawson's store. It is known as Lawson Station in Japan, formerly Lawson's Food Store and Lawson's Party Foods here in the mainland US. They're not sure about Lawson's returning back to the mainland US in Ohio, but it will continue to serve the state of Hawaii and all of Japan. 🌸Aloha from Orlando, Florida

[@steve357g]

Good content! I love to check out convenience stores/ supermarkets in other countries :)

[@grrrltraveler]

A man after my own ❤️

[@alyssab5508]

Interesting perspective of the Japan convenience marts, especially how its mixed with Hawaii culture

[@storykillers2986]

The Japanese love Hawaii and many vacation there.

[@alyssab5508]

@@storykillers2986 Good to know

[@nijokongapally4791]

very nice video good food 👍💯💖😍

[@JayDollarhide]

I know I have seen Lawson stores around, but I can't remember if they were in Thailand or not, guess I will find out soon enough, haha. I am pretty sure there was one in Taiwan, but hey, I'm getting old and I have that CRS disease, lol. Thanks for sharing this video with us on how to get 3 course meals in Lawson's stores. I might have to try it, or see if I can scrounge up a 3 course meal at one of the 7/11's or Family Marts soon!😊

[@grrrltraveler]

I’m not sure if Lawson - actually they do have Lawson in SEA !!! But I think it’s more like a beauty pharmacy than it is a convenience store.

[@okfinema]

this was enjoyable and informative thanks

[@grrrltraveler]

Glad you enjoyed again okimfinema! ✨💕

[@josephbradley1781]

I ate something from all the combini's in Japan. Mostly, coffee from 7/11. But, Lawsons has their own brand of sweet cakes and cookies that were great. One of my Japanese friends said it was a must and I am so glad I got them. The one thing I did not get from any of the stores was an Onigiri. I know, crazy. But, that means I must go back soon! Christine, are you up for it?

[@grrrltraveler]

Good to know about the sweet breads! I’m convinced I must’ve missed something in all the Tokyo convenience marts I visited. I’ll have to research and return for another try. What I’ve noticed is some marts have pictures on onigiri so you have an idea of what’s in them.

[@MartinaTakano]

Hahaha, I love the title of the video, that's why I clicked on it.

[@georgelandon1828]

Visit Spain you will enjoy it ;). Nonetheless we do not have many combinis as in Japan, almost in every street there was one .

[@AdventureFaktory]

We just got back on KZbin so like... binge watching you now. thank god you replied to our insta photo haha!

[@donishita]

I heard there was a Lawson in Waikiki, i wonder how their egg salad sandwich is? I had the egg salad sammie at 7-Eleven in Tokyo that was amazing!

[@grrrltraveler]

+Don Nishita you’re the second person to mention those egg sandwiches! I’m gonna have to try them next time.

[@donishita]

@@grrrltraveler From the late Anthony Bourdain to MIkey Chen, a lot of people have gone nuts over Japanese convenience store egg salad sandwiches. I don't know if it's the mayo or the super soft bread but it's really tasty! I tried the egg salad here in the Hawaii 7-eleven and sadly it's not the same! Great vid by the way!

[@luaufeet4368]

Found your vlogs while researching for my trip to SE Asia. When I was working, a large coffee, deluxe spam musubi and bento from 7-11 held me for the day. I"m intrigued by your last name, Polynesian? I'm a mongrel Islander. Aloha!

[@stahchild]

Omg I love those Hawaiian macadamia chocolates lol every time my family visits from Hawaii (I live in New Zealand) we always chip in for extra checked luggage because everyone wants these chocolates.

[@grrrltraveler]

+Stallen lol. Since I was small they’ve been popular! 😁

[@heresteven]

I like the slipper. waiting for your china video

[@nikkicullen2807]

I used to work at ABC on Kauai, then when I moved back home I works at the one at the Pacific beach hotel, we used to joke the ABC is ment for All Blocks Covered!🤣🤣 ,you sound local, you are from here?! If so,welcome home!!

[@misstakes5609]

Fun video. BTW-When you gonna be on Hawaii Five O again????

[@grrrltraveler]

Hope so. They haven’t revived my character yet.

[@pakolo1]

You release this the day after I leave Hawai’i?!? Thanks for nothing lol

[@grrrltraveler]

Awww. Soooowy

[@cutetay71]

The 7 eleven in japan is the best

[@grrrltraveler]

What did you like about it vs the FM and Lawson?😻

[@cutetay71]

GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa better food and drink choices

[@leonfong4456]

Hawaii use us dollars or Japan yen

[@darkblack2794]

Plz visit bangladesh I wanna help u

[@curiousnomadic]

Since you're back in Hawaii why not eat at a Hawaiian restaurant sometime and show these guys what it is like. Order the poi instead of the rice too.

[@grrrltraveler]

Working on that idea - it’s a meat heavy one

[@ian4569]

Like your other vlogs, this too was quite interesting. Never a dull moment. Not sure if it's the way you present your videos or your wonderfully cheerful personality, but whatever it is I love your channel. Blessings, be safe and happy travels! 😃💕✈

[@grrrltraveler]

You just make me smile +Je t’aime ✨💕

[@linnyunt]

Each of the “big three” in Japan (Lawson, Family Mart and 7/11) have items I love. But I’d say Family Mart is my favourite because of their amazing fried chicken. 7/11 and Lawson have great house brand desserts. And the 7/11 karaage chicken is the bomb. Lawson does amazing pasta dishes with fresh handmade pasta!

[@redoctober6521]

I used to pick up my morning UCC Coffee with Milk from any of the ABC (Aloha Brings Customers/Another Block Covered) stores in Waikiki /My favorite convince chain has to be the Japanese FamilyMart for the Famichiki

[@grrrltraveler]

ABC stores are the real 7/11s of Waikiki. Lol. I’ll have to check out famichiki.

[@STOPsignforRT]

ALOOOHA GRRRL TRAVELER. Daikon + OOOOO Den = YUM! That would be my favorite, as long as the broth (most important) was oishi / tasty. As for where and what to try at one of these combini store's, I have heard that the egg sandwich on white bread at 7-11 in Japan is a must try so at your next opportunity (assuming you like egg salad sandwiches) perhaps you could give it a try? Great souvenir / food video! Thanks for the hard work you obviously put into your videos. 🤙

[@grrrltraveler]

Egg sandwiches huh? Good to know 🤙🏽❤️

[@senju2024]

I live in Japan so it so very strange to see my Japanese foods explained in English.

[@68swilliams]

Omg I love your channel I’m a travel agent and I love referencing your videos to my clients. Keep making great content ♥️

[@dougwiermaa]

I have not been to Hawaii in probably? 32 years! I need to go! put it on my bucket list and Lawsons will make me feel I am in Japan too. Not sure if it woild be very expensive to fly to Hawaii on way to Japan? since it is kind of half way? It sounds like you may go ??? to mainland then Japan? or do you you fly direct to Tokyo? I also went to Big Island for the Iron Man as massage therapist. Thank you for video gave me again some inspiration to break a huge gap of not coming to Hawaii and go!!!

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Hello christina , good shop for wit h doctors..lol and lots of treats .....not good for the waste line ..

[@grrrltraveler]

Lol 😂

[@alexcarter8807]

I'll be back home to retire in 2 years and I can see this place will solve my footwear problems completely. When the regular old pair of Locals I'll walk around in aren't enough, why, I can stop in here and get a pair of super flowery-ass zori for those formal occasions, like going to the Pacific Club.

[@rmespe]

I just discovered the same Lawson shop this past Pearl Harbor Memorial Day before the parade. My sons were in the parade so instead of waiting at the end, I decided to grab some yummy oden. I'm going to make it an annual tradition for me now whenever I have to be there for a parade.

[@fan.80s_90s]

I've seen calbee Japanese commerical. That's a lot of cool items, wish items from Hawaii was in India and I've heard a lot that Spam tin meat is very famous in Hawaii.

[@paultakeotravels6325]

Is the Lawsons more expensive here or in Tokyo?? Probably here since it is located in Waikiki and in a hotel.

[@life_with_ty12]

I finally get to watch one of your videos my notifications wasn't coming on. I live in Illinois we don't have none of the convenient storage you named off. You should go to Ireland and check out the convenient story.

[@grrrltraveler]

Oh no- YT can be terrible! Did you hit the notifications button? IL- no 7-11?

[@life_with_ty12]

Yes

[@Tricia622]

Awesomeness! Looks like a great place to grab lunch to have at the beach and my kids are almost obsessed with Japan so it sounds perfect...thanks! Only 24 days!! Can't wait! :D

[@grrrltraveler]

The other big convenience store is ABC. They are ubiquitous in Waikiki and stocked!

[@Tricia622]

@@grrrltraveler Yes, ABC is awesome...this will be my 3rd time there...last time I went with my Mom and sis and by the end of the trip we were joking about the ABC on the street with a "K" in it. :))

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

I LIVE IN THAILAND AND THE 2 MOST THING'S YOU SEE HERE IN TEMPLES AND 77-11'S. I DON'T KNOW WHO HAS THE MOST. I THINK IT'S 7-11 ........ FOR THE MOST PART THEY SEEM TO HAVE THE BEST CHOICES AND THEIR PRICES AREN'T THAT BAD.. WE'LL, IF YOU HAVE MONEY. THEY HAVE A SANDWICH THAT I LIKE TO EAT, IT'S A PIG PATTY WITH BACON AND CHEESE, WITH BARBECUE SAUCE ON IT.I LIKE TO GET ONE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK OR MORE OFTEN IF I CAN. YUMMY YUMMY !!!

[@grrrltraveler]

Thailand 7-11s 🙌🙌🙌 I think it’s still my favorite.

[@gunterm2009]

Havent been to any of those stores yet. Well except 7-11 but way different stuff here.For a while seemed like 7-11 gone away actually. Then they just started popping back up all over again .

[@grrrltraveler]

What city is your 711?

[@deelot1]

I maintain Japan Family Mart is the best, followed by Lawson and then Seven Eleven. My friend who worked at Family Mart was addicted to the Family Mart chicken. I thought their convenience meals were pretty good too.

[@grrrltraveler]

Interesting with Family Marts i feel like I’ve mostly been attracted to their dessert bread section. Lol- Korea to Japan, for some reason they stand out.

[@deadlytickle]

cool video, thanks!

[@lola-fn1bx]

Love your vids

[@Salfriel]

Just FYI, the Pringle’s with the “Japanese” packaging is not Japanese, that’s a character from an American video game. Very famous btw. The character is Japanese.

[@grrrltraveler]

Good to know!!! I don’t play video games.

[@mikejohnson599]

so great your back home Christine but I agree with ross the best part is watching you enjoying eating great foods !

[@grrrltraveler]

Awww Mike! You’re ✨🌸🌈

[@paomian4686]

Love your videos! Awesome content!

[@grrrltraveler]

Glad you enjoyed Sowiezo! ✨✨

[@scottyrowland366]

Thank you for the sights 🙏 , I miss being there so much , Asian life Market Wilmington North Carolina ,Pho Cafe , Saigon Market , got some yummy foods

[@krishnakumarjha4745]

I like your blog When you come india again 😊

[@scotsman35p]

Now that's a store with a very big variety of products, for me I'd love to try the honey butter flavoured crisps

[@vickikendricks]

Love the Hawaii video!!! You can also do horseback riding in Waimanolo, ziplining at the Northshore, trailing and mountain climbing at Kokohead and Diamond head, prettiest resorts Kahala, Turtle Bay, and Koolina. Helena's for authentic Hawaiian cuisine. You can also talk to your friend about Hawaiian airlines their unique services because its definitely one of my favorite airlines. Finally the Polynesian culture center and the Buddhist temple. You're awesome! Keep up the great work.

[@grrrltraveler]

Great recommendations Vicki!

[@Brian-mj1of]

I loved the "Toastie Sandwiches" from the 7-11's in Thailand. I also buy the family packs of the microwavable rice. Too impatient to wait to cook rice the old fashion way!!

[@grrrltraveler]

+Brian Fong omg the instant rice is pure 🙌🙌🙌. I’m sure it’s unhealthy but i don’t care.