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The Tobacco Nihombashi Second Opens in Tokyo

On February 24, 2026, a new smoking area named "The Tobacco Nihombashi Second" opened within the Lawson store located in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. Operated by Cosodo, a company dedicated to creating smoker-friendly spaces in urban environments, this latest location aims to foster better manners and a more pleasant separation of smoking and non-smoking areas.

About The Tobacco Brand

The Tobacco brand promotes a new type of smoking area, designed to ensure a comfortable coexistence between smokers and non-smokers. Following the revised Health Promotion Law, which has limited indoor smoking spots, Cosodo has focused on developing clean and inviting smoking environments that encourage smokers to feel at ease while taking a break. Utilizing flow data and AI cameras, The Tobacco integrates optimal functions for each location while paying careful attention to color, materials, and graphics. This approach adds a sense of visual lightness and quality to typically enclosed smoking spaces.

The vision behind The Tobacco is to create little pockets in the city that uplift people’s spirits. Through the accumulation of such spaces, we believe we can foster better manners and enhance urban order, working towards a city where everyone can coexist comfortably with diverse values.

Philosophy of The Tobacco

The Tobacco does not merely offer convenience for smokers; it also addresses urban challenges such as littering and second-hand smoke through the quality of its spaces. By transforming smoking areas from being just basic facilities into small buffer zones within the city, The Tobacco aims to implement a "soft urban shape" that encourages individuals with different lifestyles and values to respect one another and coexist harmoniously.

As of March 2026, The Tobacco operates 270 locations primarily in Tokyo and continues to expand its footprint across the city.

Features of The Tobacco Nihombashi Second

The interior design of The Tobacco Nihombashi Second draws inspiration from the logo of Lawson's milk can. This creative concept transforms a milk bottle into a vase, adorned with dried flowers to gently add a touch of color to the setting. The glass space allows light to filter through, giving the area a subtle warmth and character that enhances the smoking experience.

This location aims to provide a place where individuals can unwind, whether they are on a break from work or shopping. By minimizing the common sense of confinement often found in smoking areas, The Tobacco Nihombashi Second strives for an approachable atmosphere. Located in the historical and commercial district of Nihombashi, it seeks to contribute to a comfortable smoking environment, allowing workers and visitors alike to take a moment to gather their thoughts and breathe.

Store Information

Address: Tokyo, Chuo Ward, Nihombashi 2-1-14, inside Lawson Nihombashi 2-chome Chuo-dori

Company Info:

• - Name: Cosodo Co., Ltd.
• - Address: 3-3-13 Kyobashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, 5th Floor, Heiwa Building No. 3
• - Established: September 29, 2017
• - CEO: Goro Yamashita
• - Business Scope: Smoking area business, smoking area marketing, facility design and operation
• - Company Website: https://cosodo.co.jp/
• - The Tobacco Website: https://the-tobacco.jp/
• - BREAK Website: https://break-smoke.jp/

For press materials and inquiries, please contact:
Cosodo Public Relations
Email: [email protected]