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![McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/gm-1.jpg?w=640 "McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]")
Sanrio characters add sweetness to first-ever McDonald’s smoothie and frappe collaboration, complete with a Japanese idol commercial.
![Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/1_93a2c5.jpg?w=640 "Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]")
We head half-way across Japan and try what foodies say is the most delicious McDonald’s branch in the whole county.
Japan’s favorite domestic burger chain, the one that introduced the teriyaki burger to the country, launches seventh-generation sandwich.
Limited-edition pink dessert seems unseasonal at this time of year, but all will be forgiven if it meets our high standards.
![We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/bc-0.jpg?w=640 "We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]")
In a rare twist, we headed to McDonald’s Japan, Mos Burger, and more without buying a single sandwich, because today we’re all about the beans.
![McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/me-0.jpg?w=640 "McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]")
Ellen-sensei is the latest otaku spokesperson for McDonald’s, but there’s one organization she’d never endorse.
Join us as we take a pre-sale sneak peek at what the brand will be serving up for lucky customers at New Year.
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