Lawson will begin a proof-of-concept test for JPYC stablecoin payments in early August at the Takanawa Gateway City store operated by KDDI, in partnership with HashPort, according to Techub News, citing CoinPost. Shoppers will pay by scanning a barcode from a mobile wallet at the point of sale. CoinPost said the trial marks the first time in Japan that a stablecoin has been linked directly with a POS system for in-store payments. The test is designed to check how well the POS integration works and how efficient the payment flow is in a retail setting. KDDI entered into a capital alliance with HashPort in October 2025 and holds more than a 20% stake. JPYC has previously been tested in settings including restaurants. Separately, three major banks including Mitsubishi UFJ are planning a joint stablecoin issuance in fiscal 2026.
Lawson to run JPYC in-store payment trial
Lawson will start a proof-of-concept trial for JPYC stablecoin payments in early August at the Takanawa Gateway City store operated by KDDI, working with HashPort, according to Techub News, which cited CoinPost.
Customers will complete payments at the POS terminal by using a barcode from a mobile wallet. CoinPost said this is the first case in Japan of a stablecoin being linked with a POS system for retail payments.
What the trial will test
The experiment is intended to verify POS system integration and payment efficiency.
KDDI formed a capital alliance with HashPort in October 2025 and holds more than 20% of the company. JPYC has previously been tested in areas including dining. Separately, three major banks including Mitsubishi UFJ plan to jointly issue a stablecoin in fiscal 2026.
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