How to use LAWSON Wi-Fi

Are you looking for information about the free Wi-Fi provided by the major convenience store chain, Lawson?

In this article, we will explain how to troubleshoot issues if you are unable to connect to their free Wi-Fi or if you are unsure of the connection process.

By reading this article, you will learn how to effectively use Lawson’s convenient free Wi-Fi service.

Information about Lawson’s Free Wi-Fi

The free wireless LAN spot provided by Lawson is named ‘LAWSON_Free_Wi-Fi’.

By completing a simple registration, you can use this free service within the daily usage limit.

Additionally, Lawson also offers free Wi-Fi services tailored for foreigners, as well as free Wi-Fi provided by various communication companies. These can be used as alternative methods of connection.

For tourists from abroad, Lawson provides the Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect app (available for iPhone and Android). It is convenient to have this app installed.

Usage is limited to 5 times per day, with a maximum connection time of 60 minutes per session.

Compared to other similar access points, which often have limits of 3 times per day or 20 minutes per session, Lawson allows for multiple extended sessions.

Free Wi-Fi, such as that provided by Lawson, can be used by anyone and is not considered secure in terms of security.

There is a possibility of eavesdropping, so it is important to take self-protective measures such as using a VPN connection or accessing only SSL-protected sites.

Additionally, it is advisable not to enter personal information while connected to Lawson’s Wi-Fi.

How to Connect to Lawson’s Free Wi-Fi

There are two steps to connect to the free internet at Lawson:

1. Connect to Lawson’s SSID.
2. Register through your browser.

Connect to Lawson’s SSID

• From your device’s “Settings” menu, select “Wi-Fi”.
• If “Wi-Fi” is turned off, switch it on.
• A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed; find and select the SSID ‘LAWSON_Free_Wi-Fi’ from the list.
• Confirm that “Connected” is displayed.
• With the connection established, open your browser to display the Wi-Fi connection page.

When connecting to the SSID, always ensure that it is the correct SSID. Be cautious of malicious fake networks.

Register through your browser

To use Lawson’s free Wi-Fi, user registration is required.

• From the free Wi-Fi page in your browser, tap “Connect to the Internet「インターネットに接続」”
• When the user entry screen appears, review the terms of use and important notes.
• Enter a valid email address correctly and select “Register「登録」”
• A confirmation screen will appear; if the information is correct, select “Register「登録」” again.
• Review the security level warning.
• Select “Agree「同意する」” to confirm the screen indicating that you are connected to the internet.
• If you are automatically directed to the official website homepage, you can start using the internet.

These are the steps to register for Lawson Wi-Fi through your browser.

If you follow the steps correctly in order, you should be able to connect to Wi-Fi at this point.