Our roundup of the country’s craziest April Fool’s Day products and services we actually wish were real.
McDonald’s (Page 14)
Japan’s version of the fast food giant has surpassed an already optimistic forecast and landed in a Big Mac truck load of cash.
Four macaron flavours, imported directly from France, now come packaged in cute McDonald’s takeout boxes.
Thanks in part to paying employees more, CEO Sarah Cassanova has put the chain back on top like never before.
Visa, Discover, and other American brands now accepted as payment for the wonders of McDonald’s Japanese menu.
You know your country has done something really weird when it ends up on the morning news in Japan.
Fans are speculating about the campaign offers and freebies they’ll receive during the new burger campaign.
Genuine service, or meaningless marketing ploy? We conduct an experiment to see what happens if you pass on the Golden Arches’ offer to see some pearly whites.
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