McDonald’s McCafé by Barista serves up delicious coffee around the clock. From November 27, a heart-warming, chocolatey lineup will be arriving in McDonald’s restaurants across the country which own a McCafé by Barista. The four new drinks to spice up your winter are: the Premium White Chocolate Frappé, Premium Chocolate Frappé, Premium Hot Chocolate and the Premium Iced Chocolate.
Whether it’s a frappé, hot drink or an iced drink, pick your favourite to match your mood.
The Premium White Chocolate Frappé consists of white chocolate sauce and milk mixed with smashed pieces of chocolate. The drink is topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce made from high-quality couverture chocolate. Finally, two chocolate sticks garnish the drink.White chocolate shavings dust the drink, creating the wonderfully wintery image of snow. Take a sip of this high-quality, Instagram-worthy drink to enjoy the chocolate melt in your mouth. The pieces of chocolate floating in the drink will add a wonderful texture to your experience.
From the left: Premium Iced Chocolate, Premium White Chocolate Frappé, Premium Chocolate Frappé, Premium Hot Chocolate.
The Premium Chocolate Frappés, Premium Hot Chocolate and Premium Iced Chocolate drinks are just as luxurious as the Premium White Chocolate Frappé and enjoy the same beautiful toppings.
Get in the winter spirit with one of McCafé by Barista’s luxurious, winter-limited drinks.
*The above images are not real and are representations of what the drink will look like.
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Premium White Chocolate Frappé
Price: ¥490 (M), ¥530 (L)
Available: November 27 – mid December 2019 (Subject to change)
Premium Chocolate Frappé
Price: ¥490 (M), ¥530 (L)
Premium Hot Chocolate
Price: ¥450 (M)
Premium Iced Chocolate
Price: ¥450 (M)
Available: November 27 – mid January 2020 (Subject to change)
*All prices above are tax included.
*Available to purchase from McDonald’s restaurants across Japan which have a McCafé by Barista.
*Find out more information about McDonald’s restaurants on their official store locator: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/coffee/top.php
*The drinks can only be purchased during McCafé by Barista running times. The running times vary from restaurant to restaurant.
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Roll up to McDonald's in Japan from November 20 to enjoy the return of the delicious Cinnamon Melts dessert, coming to all branches across the country.
McDonald's Melts series is a popular dessert in Japan. It introduced the new Double Chocolate Melts earlier this year. Customers have been waiting for the return of the elusive Cinnamon Melts since 2017, the first time the flavour made an appearance in seven long years. Well, their wish has finally come true. Look forward to tucking into soft pastry glazed with cinnamon sugar and drizzled in a sweet cream cheese syrup. When customers open a box of these delicious delights, their noses are met with the tempting cent of cinnamon. Served warm, they are the perfect choice for tackling the harsh cold weather. Compare their test with the Double Chocolate Melts which were released on November 6 and are still available for a limited time, or pair them with a cup of Premium Roast Coffee which the fast food chain revamped this year with a richer and more delicious flavour. Information
Cinnamon Melts
Price: ¥300 (Tax Included)Running: November 20, 2019 – Late January 2020 (Subject to change)
Available: At most McDonald’s branches in Japan
*Price may vary from branch to branch and for McDelivery
Double Chocolate Melts
Price: ¥330 (Tax Included)
Running: Now Until Late January 2020 (Subject to change)
Available: At most McDonald’s branches in Japan
*Price may vary from branch to branch and for McDelivery
McDonald’s Japan Official Website: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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McCafé by Barista branches of McDonald's Japan will release its new "Marshmallow Cream Tart" and "Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake" on November 6, both of which will be available for a limited time until the end of March 2020.
Marshmallow Cream Tart - ¥340
The tart has a dough base made from baked Graham crackers. It's layered with almond cream and chocolate ganache and topped with marshmallow that has been browned on the top. It offers a delicious variety of textures, from the smooth ganache to the sweet and fluffy cream and crunch tart base.Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake - ¥340
The cute cupcake is a bitter dark chocolate decorated with a smooth sweet and sour raspberry cream.You will be able to order either of these desserts as a set with either a regular size hot or iced Americano or latte until January 14, 2020 once they are released. Information
Marshmallow Cream Tart & Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake
Running: November 6, 2019 – Late March 2020
Available: At McCafé by Barista branches of McDonald’s in Japan
Official Website: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/shop/barista/
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McDonald's Japan's deliciously-loved triangular chocolate pie is making a return this year in an all new cookie's and cream flavour, in addition to the regular chocolate flavour, both of which will hit branches across Japan for a limited time from October 15.
The chocolate pies have a crunchy exterior made up of layers and layers of delicious pastry. They're filled with warm, melted chocolate to complete the tempting treat. This year sees a tasty new entry to the chocolate pie series, one filled with a sweet-smelling vanilla cream containing smashed Oreo® cookies. This creates an enjoyable texture of the smooth cream and the crunchy pie. There is of course the hugely popular original flavour known as "Black" which contains almonds and sweet melted chocolate cream. Once you order your pie of choice you'll be left wondering where to start eating from! Each pie also comes served in their own special packaging, both of which are limited in stock. Information
Triangular Chocolate Pie – Black
Running: October 15, 2019 – Late December 2019 (subject to change)
Price: ¥130 (Tax Included)
Available: At most McDonald’s branches around Japan
Triangular Chocolate Pie – Cookies & Cream
Running: October 15, 2019 – Mid November 2019 (subject to change)
Price: ¥150 (Tax Included)
Available: At most McDonald’s branches around Japan
McDonald’s Japan Official Website: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/
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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! Information
McDonald’s Fry Buzzer Remix
Available: January 13 – late March 2023
Official Site: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/ -
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 11Round 2: August 12 - August 18 In addition, Doraemon-related items will be packed with every Happy Meal starting August 5. -
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?Information
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. -
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. Developed by T-ARTS and MARV©ギンビス Information
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/