Lawson United Cinema Completes Installation of "CHARGESPOT" at 38 Theaters
INFORICH has completed the installation of its mobile battery sharing service, "CHARGESPOT," at 38 Lawson United Cinema theaters nationwide. This initiative aims to resolve "battery anxiety" during movie viewing, enhancing the customer experience and promoting the service's use in long-stay facilities.
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- 📰 Published: April 3, 2026 at 19:00
INFORICH Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Group CEO: Hironobu Akiyama), operator of the mobile battery sharing service "CHARGESPOT™," and Lawson United Cinema Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Toshihide Shimizu) announced today that they have completed the installation of "CHARGESPOT" in all 38 Lawson United Cinema theaters nationwide on April 1, 2026. Both companies will collaborate to establish a charging environment that allows customers to fully enjoy their movie experiences and to promote new user adoption.
Cinemas are venues for long stays, with showtimes ranging from 1.5 to 3 hours. Many visitors utilize smartphones before and after screenings for social media posts, ticket checks, and route searches. However, there are many voices, especially among younger demographics, expressing concern about their phone batteries dying during movies, making in-theater charging facilities a direct issue for improving customer experience. With the installation of "CHARGESPOT" in 38 theaters, an environment has been prepared where customers can fully enjoy their time before and after the screening without worrying about charging. INFORICH will continue to enhance its value as infrastructure that resolves "charging anxiety" in daily life and at long-stay facilities like cinemas, while continuously providing services tailored to the characteristics of facilities and visitor behavior.
■ Installation Details
Completion Date: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Locations: 38 Lawson United Cinema Theaters
Model and Quantity: 20-slot type x 38 units (1 unit per theater)
■ About the "CHARGESPOT" Service
"CHARGESPOT" is Japan's No. 1 sharing service for mobile batteries. Rental is a simple operation: just scan the QR code on the battery stand with the "CHARGESPOT" compatible app. Approximately 59,000 units are installed in all 47 prefectures of Japan, and the service is expanding globally to Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Macau, Australia, and Italy. (Number of units as of December 2025)
■ How to Use "CHARGESPOT"
Download the "CHARGESPOT" app from the App Store / Google Play, or scan the QR code on the installed device to use the service.
■ About INFORICH Inc.
[Company Overview (URL: https://inforich.net/)]
- Location: Aoyama Oval Building 10F, 5-52-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
- Representative: Hironobu Akiyama (Chen Ri Hua), President and Group CEO
- Founded: September 2015
- Company Website: https://inforich.net/
Cinemas are venues for long stays, with showtimes ranging from 1.5 to 3 hours. Many visitors utilize smartphones before and after screenings for social media posts, ticket checks, and route searches. However, there are many voices, especially among younger demographics, expressing concern about their phone batteries dying during movies, making in-theater charging facilities a direct issue for improving customer experience. With the installation of "CHARGESPOT" in 38 theaters, an environment has been prepared where customers can fully enjoy their time before and after the screening without worrying about charging. INFORICH will continue to enhance its value as infrastructure that resolves "charging anxiety" in daily life and at long-stay facilities like cinemas, while continuously providing services tailored to the characteristics of facilities and visitor behavior.
■ Installation Details
Completion Date: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Locations: 38 Lawson United Cinema Theaters
Model and Quantity: 20-slot type x 38 units (1 unit per theater)
■ About the "CHARGESPOT" Service
"CHARGESPOT" is Japan's No. 1 sharing service for mobile batteries. Rental is a simple operation: just scan the QR code on the battery stand with the "CHARGESPOT" compatible app. Approximately 59,000 units are installed in all 47 prefectures of Japan, and the service is expanding globally to Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Macau, Australia, and Italy. (Number of units as of December 2025)
■ How to Use "CHARGESPOT"
Download the "CHARGESPOT" app from the App Store / Google Play, or scan the QR code on the installed device to use the service.
■ About INFORICH Inc.
[Company Overview (URL: https://inforich.net/)]
- Location: Aoyama Oval Building 10F, 5-52-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
- Representative: Hironobu Akiyama (Chen Ri Hua), President and Group CEO
- Founded: September 2015
- Company Website: https://inforich.net/
FAQ
How does the installation of CHARGESPOT affect the movie viewing experience?
It eliminates worries about battery drain during movies, allowing users to post on social media or check tickets without concern, thus enhancing the viewing experience.
How many CHARGESPOT units are deployed nationwide?
Approximately 59,000 units are installed across Japan, with further expansion into more cinemas ongoing.
What are INFORICH's future plans?
INFORICH plans to enhance its value as charging infrastructure, focusing on long-stay facilities like cinemas, and resolve "charging anxiety" in various scenarios.