This is Natural Lawson in Iidabashi. They also carry products from Tokushima, so I came to check it out as I will be traveling there soon. I bought mini fish cutlet (282 yen) from Ikezoe Kamaboko Shop and Yucow Drink (103 yen). The mini fish cutlet from Ikezoe Kamaboko Shop is spicy and delicious. Yucow is written as "Yuzu." While Sudachi is famous in Tokushima for citrus, Yuzu was refreshing and tasty. When it comes to Tokushima products in Tokyo, Eemon Arudee Tokushima's antenna shop comes to mind first, but this place is also recommended.

I didn't realize there was an antenna shop for Tokushima Prefecture inside Natural Lawson near Ichigaya Station. I often pass by it. The corner of the shop is dedicated to products from Tokushima Prefecture. I chose the product that was ranked No. 4 in sales this month. It's called "Naru to Kintoki" for 160 yen (tax included). It comes in pink newspaper-style wrapping paper and contains two pieces. The dough is not too moist and not too sweet. Inside, there is a moist and slightly sweet red sweet potato paste. The sweet potato flavor is very strong, so I recommend it to those who love sweet potatoes. It was delicious.

I went to buy the "Make Your Own Rilakkuma Roll Cake" that I learned from Hagi-san. You make Rilakkuma's cute face by yourself. After buying it, I refrigerated it for over 4 hours to get it ready. When I opened the bag, it was all squished because I carried it around on my bike. But I managed to fix it and it turned out to be a proper Rilakkuma roll cake. It was delicious with caramel dough and pudding cream, and so cute that I couldn't resist eating it in just 10 seconds. It was a delicious and adorable roll cake.

There is a Lawson convenience store located near Iidabashi Station, visible when heading towards Kudanshita. I found a sign for Tokushima Prefecture's specialty products at the entrance. I purchased Tsukiji Fish Cutlet (2 pieces for 190 yen), Shrimp Tempura (7 pieces for 185 yen), Sunrise Grape Manju (3 skewers for 210 yen), and Naruto Kintoki (2 pieces for 168 yen). I warmed up the fish cutlet in a toaster, it had a crispy texture. I added the shrimp tempura to oden for flavor. The grape manju was a surprise, as I didn't know grapes were grown in Tokushima. The Naruto Kintoki is a famous sweet treat. It's rare to find an antenna shop like this in Lawson, so I wanted to share my experience.

【Reason for visiting】While on my way to another store, I realized that this was an antenna shop for Tokushima.【Atmosphere】The store is located just 3 minutes away from the station. The exterior of the store looks like a Lawson. Inside, Tokushima products are displayed in a corner alongside Lawson products.【Taste】- Naruto Uzumai (sweet potato) for 630 yen: This product has won the Gold Award at the Monde Selection for 6 consecutive years and has also received the International Superior Taste Award. It is made by steaming Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes and then adding sugar and honey. Naruto Kintoki is a highly renowned premium sweet potato. With this product, it is no surprise that it has won the Gold Award at the Monde Selection. The pack contains four large slices of sweet potatoes. When you eat it, the natural sweetness and flavor of the sweet potato come through quite well. While honey may not be necessary, the product is delicious. However, to be critical, the sweetness would have been even more enhanced if it was baked on a hot stone, but I believe this product is steamed. Despite being helped by the quality of the ingredients, it tastes great. Rating: 4.2 out of 5 points (average rating: 3 points)【Overall】Antenna shops are great because you can discover various things.

I tried the "Matcha & Azuki Donut" from Lawson's DessertLabo series as a dessert. Although it was called a donut, it was actually more like a pudding or Bavarian cream. The combination of subtle matcha bitterness and sweet azuki flavor was delicious, but the naming might be a bit misleading. Overall, it was tasty and recommended for those who enjoy Bavarian cream desserts.

Lawson located a short distance from Iidabashi towards Kudanshita on Mejiro Street. This Lawson has a very spacious interior with an eat-in area. They also offer a service called MACHI cafe, providing drinks in cups. However, eating inside a convenience store may not be very relaxing. I purchased an Ice Uji Matcha Latte for 210 yen (with Ponta card) and a Cream Cheese for 130 yen. The matcha latte was quite weak and disappointing. The cream cheese was rich in flavor but slightly salty. It was interesting to take a break and enjoy these items in this setting.

I do not post about using convenience stores. Originally, I thought I didn't have much to say or think about convenience stores, but this time it's a bit different. I never expected them to have an antenna shop... Truly unique, isn't it? The convenience store has an antenna shop inside. I didn't look into the details of the partnership, but it's really interesting. The advantage is that it's open 24 hours and doesn't require much labor cost. The downside might be the scale of promotion? There's not much freedom in some aspects? But for customers who use it repeatedly, there might not be a better guide. I bought stick noodles and a snack called "kakimaki" for souvenirs. You can eat it cold or grill the surface. I will check with my family for their feedback. I only eat ramen when I'm drunk, so I apologize for the casual feedback. I like stick noodles. Oh, I heard there's also a Naturou shop in Toranomon? I'll check it out next time.

I purchased a teriyaki chicken and egg sandwich for 298 yen. The teriyaki chicken was thinly sliced for easy eating. On another day, I bought some bread on sale for 100 yen each. I also bought a custard cream-filled choux cream for 100 yen. The milk French bread is made using Maison Kayser Traditional bread flour and Calpis fermented butter cream. Both items were made by Yamazaki Bread. However, when I tried them, they tasted average and did not live up to the descriptions. As I passed by Lawson, I noticed a sign advertising "Golden Chicken" on sale for 35 yen off, making it 150 yen per piece instead of the usual 185 yen. I bought one and found it to be a fried broiler drumstick with a thin, crispy coating and well-seasoned meat that easily came off the bone. Major convenience stores are expanding their fried food and deli offerings, with "Golden Chicken" being a good example of a convenient and tasty option.