McDonald’s full-time barrister café feature McCafé by Barista serves original café coffee. As part of McDonald’s, they will launch summer drinks on Wednesday 12th June. From this day, the Peach Smoothie will be sold. There will also be a limited-time summer fruits smoothie which will be changed approximately every month. The first drink for round one is the Mango and Passionfruit Smoothie.
Peach Smoothie: M: ¥440, L: ¥480 Extra toppings M: ¥500 Extra toppings L: ¥540
The summer drinks season will continue until late September. This year will mark the fifth year running of McCafé by Barista’s popular menu. This summer, the Peach Smoothie will keep you refreshed with its peachy goodness. Peach purée and peach tea syrup is mixed to create the body of the smoothie. The drink is topped with a sauce filled with chunky pieces of peach.
Mango & Passionfruit Smoothie: M: ¥490, L: ¥530, Extra toppings: M: ¥550 , L: ¥590
The limited-time drinks will be changed approximately each month. For the first round, the Mango and Passionfruit Smoothie is on the menu with its southern tropical vibes. The refreshing mango sauce made from Alphonso mango purée is combined with a flavourful yet moderately sour passionfruit sauce. The sauces are then mixed with ice. The drink is topped with a sweet and fruity sauce which contains chunky fruit pieces. The sweet and sour balance is just right. In addition, if you pay an extra ¥60 on top of your purchase when you order either of these drinks, you can increase the toppings on your drink!
A round two and three of fruit smoothie summer drinks series has been planned. Don’t forget to pick up a stamp card! Every time you purchase from this menu, you will receive a stamp. Collect four and you will be awarded with a free smoothie from the regular menu or a frappé (M size)
These smoothies are full of fruity feelings! Enjoy layers of luxury to your heart’s content.
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Peach Smoothie
Available: Wednesday 12th June ー end of September (Subject to change)
Mango and Passionfruit Smoothie
Available: Wednesday 12th June ー end of July (Subject to change)
Available at: McDonalds nationwide that have a McCafé by Barista (98 of these currently exist in June 2019)
Selling times: Dependant on McCafé by Barista’s opening hours. (Varies depending on the branch)
McDonald’s Japan Official Website: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/shop/barista/
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McDonald’s Japan has unveiled its new “Delicious Banana Series” of beverages containing four drinks that will go on sale at McCafé by Barista branches of McDonald’s from April 3 to early May. Drinks include the Yogurt Banana Frappe, Chocolate Banana Frappe, Banana Iced Latte and Banana Hot Latte.
All four drinks combine two ingredients that will never fail to go deliciously together: banana and chocolate. The two frappes pack a real banana punch as they are made with half a banana each.
Yogurt Banana Frappe: Regular ¥490 / Large ¥530
A sip of this drink fills your entire mouth with the refreshing flavour of yogurt and gentle sweetness of banana. It maintains that same texture that bananas have and its appearance too is enough to have you feeling refreshed. The cup is topped with yogurt flavoured whipped cream and crunchy granola and fruits. This is the perfect morning drink.
Chocolate Banana Frappe: Regular ¥490 / Large ¥530
The beautiful chocolate stripes make this beverage stand out. Once again your taste buds will be treated to the flavour and texture of fresh banana which is made even more tasty with the addition of chocolate sauce.
Banana Iced Latte: Regular ¥390 / Large ¥430
A shot of rich espresso serves to draw out the notes of the banana and chocolate even more.
Banana Hot Latte: Small ¥350 / Regular ¥390
This drink is a combination of McCafé by Barista’s regular Macaron Chocolate and rich chocolate brownie.
Whether you’re a banana lover or looking for a post-meal dessert then you won’t be able to resist the new Delicious Banana Series.
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Yogurt Banana Frappe / Chocolate Banana Frappe / Banana Iced Latte / Banana Hot Latte
Running: April 3, 2019 – Early May 2019 (Subject to Change)
Available: At McCafé by Barista branches of McDonald’s in Japan (*95 branches as of March 2019
McDonald’s Japan Website: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/menu/barista/
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On May 22, McDonald’s Japan is releasing its new “Iced Winner Coffee” for a limited time at McCafé by Barista branches.
Iced Winner Coffee: Regular ¥320 / Large ¥360 (Tax Included)
The drink’s base is an iced Americano which contains a refreshing shot of espresso that embodies a rich and full-bodied flavour and fragrance. Added to that is a smooth and milky whipped cream which marries exquisitely with the coffee. There’s also a hot version of this beverage too, so pick your drink of choice depending on what you’re feeling that day.
McDonald’s Japan will also hold a limited-time campaign titled “World Coffee Tour” starting on May 22 to celebrate all the different ways coffee is drank around the world. For the campaign, customers can choose from one of four coffee beverages including the Iced Winner Coffee, Iced Americano, Cappuccino and Flat White together with a dessert: either a macaron, sugar doughnut or brownie. This “World Coffee Tour Set” offers ¥50 off the usual price of a coffee and desserts.
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Iced Winner Coffee: Regular ¥320 / Large ¥360
Winner Coffee: Regular ¥280 / Large ¥320
World Coffee Tour Set: ¥50 off regular price
Running: May 22, 2019 – Mid September, 2019 (subject to change)
Available: At McCafé by Barista branches of McDonald’s in Japa
McCafé by Barista Official Website (Japanese): http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/shop/barista/
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McDonald’s Japan is now selling four new beverages at McCafé by Barista branches. Available for a limited time only, the line-up includes the Strawberry Yoghurt Frappe, Strawberry Yoghurt Drink, Passion Fruit Yoghurt Frappe and Passion Fruit Yoghurt Drink.
With the brilliant sunlight radiating in the sky getting hotter with passing each day and causing us to sweat, it’s time for some refreshment. And what better to quench our thirst than with one of McDonald’s new drinks, a delicious balance of rich yoghurt and crunchy dried fruits. These parfait-like dessert drinks will cool you down and are filling enough to serve as the perfect healthy breakfast.
Strawberry Yoghurt Frappe: Regular ¥490 / Large ¥530
We begin with the Strawberry Yoghurt Frappe, a blend of drinking yoghurt and strawberry sauce containing fresh strawberries. It’s topped with yoghurty whipped cream, fruits, granola, and more strawberry sauce. Enjoy layers of texture from crunchy to fluffy as well as a mix of sweet and sour flavours.
Passion Fruit Yoghurt Frappe: Regular ¥490 / Large ¥530
Next on the list is the Passion Fruit Yoghurt Frappe. This combination of drinking yoghurt and rich passion fruit is also topped with yoghurty whipped cream, fruits, granola, and passion fruit sauce. The crunchy granola is the perfect accompaniment to the refreshing passion fruit and yoghurt.
Strawberry Yoghurt Drink: Regular ¥390 / Large ¥430
Passion Fruit Yoghurt Drink: Regular ¥390 / Large ¥430
The other two “Yoghurt Drinks” use yoghurt as the base which serves up a tasty balance of full-bodiedness and sourness. They are finished with their respective fruit sauces and a fruit & granola mix.
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Available: At McCafé by Barista branches of McDonald’s Japan (*95 branches as of May 8, 2019)
McDonald’s Japan Official Website: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/coffee/top.php
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On January 13, McDonald’s Japan released a colorful music video on YouTube featuring two of the biggest J-pop mega-hits of the last year! The remix combines Ado’s Odo and asmi’s PAKU with the familiar sound of the French Fry buzzer. A rhythm game using this song will also be available on TikTok starting on January 30!
In March 2019, the McDonald’s French Fry buzzer became a popular theme on TikTok with over 150 million views.
This remix may not be what most people expected, but it’s incredibly catchy and might make you hungry at the same time. Check out the McDonald’s Fry Buzzer Remix at the link below!
The neon-drenched music video features 3D models of both Odo-chan and PAKU-chan along with the three French Fry Brothers hanging out at an incredibly colorful and futuristic McDonald’s restaurant.
Be sure to check out the rhythm game coming to TikTok for a limited time starting January 30!
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McDonald’s Fry Buzzer Remix
Available: January 13 – late March 2023
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On August 5, McDonald’s Japan will begin selling some summer-only sweets! The McShake Doraemon Ramune and Doraemon Choco Banana Pie items are based on a summer festival, and the packaging will feature adorable Doraemon imagery.
These treats will bring back memories of summer festivals, with popular flavors like chocolate banana and ramune. Each sweet will be available in a total of six newly-designed packages, so you might need to buy a few until you get your favorite character!
McShake Doraemon Ramune
The McShake Doraemon Ramune features the nostalgic flavor of ramune and a creamy texture. Two types of ramune flavors were used to create a taste that will keep you coming back for more, and citrus flavors were added to create a refreshing flavor perfect for summer. This tasty treat is available in three versions–Doraemon, Nobita, and Gian.
Doraemon Chocolate Banana Pie
The Doraemon Chocolate Banana Pie consists of a crispy pie crust packed with banana filling and a rich chocolate sauce. Fans of Doraemon can grab this pie in three different sleeves–Dorami, Shizuka, and Suneo.
※Product images for illustration purposes only. Actual products may vary.
Happy Meal
Round 1: August 5 – August 11
Round 2: August 12 – August 18
In addition, Doraemon-related items will be packed with every Happy Meal starting August 5.
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McDonald’s Japan locations with ‘McCafe by Barista’ areas will begin selling special spring treats for a limited time starting April 6, 2022. Customers will be able to grab the ‘Strawberry Uji Matcha Frappe’ and the ‘Uji Matcha Mont Blanc Tart.’
McCafe by Barista invites guests to enjoy high-quality frappes and smoothies. The Uji Matcha Frappe was added to the regular product lineup in June 2021, and features a mellow matcha flavor. The Strawberry variant is coming back for the first time in three years. The Mont Blanc Tart is a new addition, and is a perfect treat to enjoy with this popular frappe!
Strawberry Uji Matcha Frappe: ¥490
The Strawberry Matcha Frappe mixes together the full-bodied flavor of matcha together with sweet and sour strawberries. It includes both a strawberry paste made from whole strawberries and a strawberry whipped cream at the bottom. The drink is topped with more strawberry whipped cream and a sprinkling of matcha powder. The refreshing taste of the strawberry sauce coupled with the whipped cream serves to elevate the great flavor of the Uji Matcha even more.
Uji Matcha Mont Blanc Tart: ¥390
The Uji Matcha Mont Blanc Tart is made with Uji Matcha batter, Uji Matcha whipped cream, white bean paste, and green tea cream. The refined sweetness is complemented by the mellow aroma and slight bitterness of Uji Matcha.
How would you like to enjoy these treats beneath the cherry trees?
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Strawberry Uji Matcha Frappe
Uji Matcha Mont Blanc Tart
Available: April 6 – Mid-May, 2022
Available at Participating McDonald’s Japan Locations with ‘McCafe by Barista’
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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McDonald’s Japan will start selling the new Sakura Mochi Pie starting March 23, 2022 for a limited time only.
The new pie is inspired by sakura mochi, a traditional wagashi sweet popular during spring.
Sakura mochi is typically made from mochi rice cakes filled with a sweet red bean paste and wrapped in a pickled cherry blossom leaf. The McDonald’s pie is filled with azuki red bean paste and a chewy, sakura-flavored mochi that features bits of pickled sakura leaves.
The packaging will also feature spring designs and each pie costs just ¥150. They will be available until mid-April.
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Starting March 4, McDonald’s locations in Japan are selling two new Happy Meals inspired by Pokemon and Tabekko Dobutsu!
Each Pokemon set includes a Pokemon Mezastar tag, allowing kids to battle and catch Pokemon using tags. Five original tags featuring popular characters like Pikachu and Piplup will be available, as well as Legendary Pokemon like Palkia and Arceus! In addition to tags, kids will also be able to play games using Pokemon names on a special Shiritori sheet included with each meal.
Tabekko Doubutsu is a classic Japanese snack, much like animal crackers in the west. This is the first time these characters are appearing at McDonald’s. The lineup includes five varieties of McDonald’s original coloring pages and stickers featuring familiar characters such as Lion, Bunny, and Elephant. Each sticker also includes the name of each animal in Japanese and English!
©2022 Pokémon. ©1995-2022 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
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Happy Meal ‘Pokemon Mezastar’
Happy Meal ‘Tabekko Doubutsu’
Available: For 2 weeks starting March 4
Where to Get: Participating McDonald’s Locations Nationwide
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/menu/happyset/
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McDonald’s locations across Japan are now offering Curious George and Sumikko Gurashi Happy Meals for a limited time!
The Curious George set features six different toys that can be assembled and controlled by turning the gears. This year’s theme is inspired by creativity, shape recognition, and teaching children how things work. When the colorful gears on the toy are turned, the force is transmitted to the swing, Ferris wheel, seesaw, and other items, causing George to swing and spin! The first set of toys include ‘George’s Seesaw,’ featuring George and the Man in the Yellow Hat, and ‘George’s Swing,’ featuring George happily swinging back and forth. The second set will include ‘George’s Ferris Wheel’ and ‘George’s Rocket Ride.’
The Sumikko Gurashi includes six kinds of puzzles decorated with illustrations of popular characters. The theme of these toys is color and shape recognition, imagination, and communication. The front side of each puzzle shows Sumikko and Minikko, and the backside displays an illustration of a story related to a particular Sumikko character. By putting the pieces together one by one, children develop their ability to recognize shapes and move their fingers with increased dexterity. The inside of the case that comes with the puzzle is decorated with stories about Sumikko and her friends. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sumikko Gurashi, a new character called ‘Deshi’ will appear on the case as well, and by scanning the QR code on the back of the case, customers can play an original mini-game!
From January 8 until January 10, participating locations will also be giving away Curious George and Sumikko Gurashi stickers with the purchase of each set.
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Curious George Happy Meal
Sumikko Gurashi Happy Meal
Available Now
McDonald’s Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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McDonald’s Japan locations with McCafe by Barista installations will begin selling the Cookies & Cream Frappe for a limited time starting December 8, 2021. The McCafe by Barista corner employs full-time baristas serving ‘authentic cafe coffee.’
McCafe by Barista invites guests to enjoy high-quality frappuccinos and smoothies and these locations are offering three unique Frappes this winter. Following the Strawberry Creme Brulee Frappe and normal Creme Brulee Frappe released in late November, the Cookies & Cream Frappe will release soon, filled with rich vanilla sweetness!
Cookies & Cream Frappe Medium: ¥470 / Large: ¥540 (Tax Included)
The drink is a rich blend of creamy vanilla made from Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans, blended with crunchy Oreo cookie bits and topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. What’s not to love?
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Cookies & Cream Frappe
Release Date: December 8, 2021
Where to Buy: McDonald’s Japan Locations with McCafe by Barista
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/campaign/winter-frappe/
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Each winter, McDonald’s Japan releases the wildly popular Gratin Croquet Burger, or Gurakoro for short. Starting December 1, this year’s iteration of the popular sandwich will be available at shops nationwide. This time, it’s the Angus Beef Bolognese Gurakoro, blending a creamy croquette with ripe tomatoes and stewed coarse-ground Angus beef Bolognese.
The Gurakoro burger is made with a creamy white sauce blended with shrimp and macaroni, combined with cabbage and a special spicy croquette sauce. Basically, it tastes a lot like macaroni and cheese on a bun! Crispy on the outside and velvety on the inside, it’s a dish that’s perfect to warm you up after a long day in the winter cold. The new TV commercial for the Gurakoro features actress Mikako Tabe, and the theme is ‘let’s warm up the year.’
How would you like to give one of these a try?
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Gurakoro
Angus Beef Bolognese Gurakoro Burger
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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McDonald’s Japan will be offering up a particularly tasty treat for the winter holidays! Starting November 24, the chain will release the Strawberry Creme Brulee Frappuccino for a limited time at stores featuring a McCafe by Barista corner. These locations employ full-time baristas serving ‘authentic cafe coffee.’
McCafe by Barista invites guests to enjoy high-quality frappuccinos and smoothies, and this winter, there are plenty of dessert-like additions to the menu. This Strawberry Creme Brulee Frappuccino is the first in the new lineup, combining strawberries and the annual winter staple, the Creme Brulee Frappuccino.
Strawberry Creme Brulee Frappuccino Medium: ¥470 / Large: ¥540
Creme Brulee Frappuccino Medium: ¥470 / Large: ¥540
This new release has a base mixture of rich milk and creme brulee syrup, blended with sweet and sour strawberry sauce with crushed strawberries, fluffy creme brulee whipped cream, and thinly baked crushed cookies, all topped with a bittersweet caramel sauce.
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Strawberry Creme Brulee Frappuccino
Available: November 24, 2021 – Mid-January 2022
Available at Participating McDonald’s Locations with McCafe by Barista Nationwide
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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McDonald’s Japan has just released a tasty new treat for winter! The Black Thunder Winter Lightning McFlurry, a collaboration with the popular chocolate bar Black Thunder, is now available at participating locations nationwide.
This popular collaboration firsts appeared in 2017 and is now available in winter for the first time. Even though the weather is chilly, it’s impossible not to want to eat this unique blend of dark and white chocolate. The sugar rush is sure to get you through the day!
Black Thunder Winter Lightning McFlurry: ¥290 (Tax Included)
Smooth soft-serve ice cream is mixed with Black Thunder incused cocoa cookies and plain cookies, then topped with two types of chocolate sauce. What’s not to love about this blend of textures and flavors? Be sure to grab one before they disappear at the end of November!
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Black Thunder Winter Lightning McFlurry
Available: November 4 – end of November
Where to Buy: Participating McDonald’s Locations Nationwide
Sales Hours: 10:30-close (Until 1:00AM at 24-hour locations)
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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Here’s something you can only find in Japan: starting September 29, McDonald’s locations throughout the country will add three new tasty sandwiches wrapped in rice buns to the menu for a limited time! These include the Gohan Chicken Filet with Garlic and Black Pepper, the Gohan Shrimp Filet with Spicy Sauce, and the Gohan Teriyaki Burger!
Each sandwich features a fluffy bun made entirely from domestically-grown rice and will be sold after 5 PM as part of the Yoru Mac (Night Mac) menu. Items on this late-night menu offer customers one special perk: any amount of meat can be doubled for only ¥100! Originally introduced in 2020, these burgers were a smash hit, mixing a traditional Japanese staple with western flavors.
Gohan Chicken Filet with Garlic and Black Pepper: ¥410
Gohan Shrimp Filet with Spicy Sauce: ¥440
Guests are sure to enjoy each of these two brand-new menu items. The Chicken Filet features a garlic and black pepper sauce, while the Shrimp Filet is filled with plump shrimp cutlets with a spicy red-pepper-based glaze.
A new series of ads for the new products starring popular actors Satoshi Tsumabuki and Jun Shison will begin airing on September 28.
Gohan Burger ‘Rice Farmers/Episode 1’ – 30-second ad
More new additions to the Gohan Burger lineup are expected in late October, so keep an eye out! Would you like to try one of these the next time you’re in Japan?
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Gohan Chicken Filet with Garlic and Black Pepper
Gohan Shrimp Filet with Spicy Sauce
Available: September 29, 2021 – Mid-November, 2021 at participating McDonald’s Japan locations
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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In Japan, McDonalds McCafe by Barista will be releasing the new Kuromitsu Uji Matcha Frappe beginning September 1. The sweet autumn drink will only be available for a limited time.
McCafe by Barista has been popular with customers looking for sweet beverages, such as Frappes and smoothies. The Uji Matcha Frappe was added to the regular product lineup in June 2021, and features a mellow matcha flavor. With this release, kuromitsu, or Japanese black sugar syrup, has been added to enhance the drink’s flavor.
Kuromitsu Uji Matcha Frappe: ¥490 (M), ¥560 (L)
The Kuromitsu Uji Matcha Frappe is made with powdered Uji Matcha tea from Kyoto, mixed with milk and topped with Kuromitsu jelly, known for its gentle sweetness and rich flavor. Brown sugar from Okinawa Prefecture along with whipped cream is added on top.
Uji Matcha Frappe: ¥440 (M), ¥490 (L)
The regularly available Uji Matcha Frappe is made with Uji Matcha powder from Kyoto, milk, and fluffy whipped cream. Dark green matcha powder and pure white whipped cream gives the beverage a gorgeous appearance, along with a truly Japanese flavor.
These are two drinks not to miss if you’re in Japan!
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Kuromitsu Uji Matcha Frappe
Release Date: September 1, 2021
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
