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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 4, 2017
McDonald's opens shop near Vatican, upsetting purists, cardinal, but not nuns
McDonald's has opened a franchise just steps away from the gleaming white marble dome of St. Peter's Basilica, giving indigestion to some cardinals and local business owners.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Dec 1, 2016
McDonald's drops supplier in Malaysia over worker exploitation claims
Fast-food giant McDonald's said it has dropped a labor supply agency in Malaysia after claims emerged that it was underpaying its migrant workers and housing them in appalling conditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 29, 2016
McDonald's offers Halloween choco-pumpkin fries in Japan
For those who can't get enough of pumpkin-flavored treats during Halloween, McDonald's Japan is offering french fries covered in pumpkin and chocolate sauce.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 23, 2016
Are bargain burgers quickening Japan's deflationary tailspin?
Fast-food lunches in Japan are starting to get cheaper as consumers look to trim their dining expenses, a worrying sign for the central bank as it tries to bring about inflation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 20, 2016
McDonald's confesses to 'Pokemon Go' promotion deal but stays silent on Japan launch date
McDonald’s Japan confirmed Wednesday it will be involved in the blockbuster smartphone game “Pokemon Go” when it eventually rolls out for Japanese players.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 12, 2016
McDonald's Japan quarterly loss narrows after menu changes
McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan)'s first-quarter loss narrowed as the fast-food chain won back some customers after being hit by a series of food safety scandals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 24, 2016
Marketing push for Hokkaido Shinkansen blasts off
As Japan gets ready for the start of the new Hokkaido Shinkansen on March 26, many companies are launching marketing tie-ups — with some odd results.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 12, 2016
Get a taste of spring with cherry blossom-inspired goods
Here's a taste of some of the cherry-blossom themed drinks, snacks, shoes and toilet paper on shelves now.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Feb 5, 2016
McDonald's insanely crazy chocolate-covered fries aren't what they seem
Reactions to the release of McDonald's new "McFry Potato Chocolate Sauce" (¥330) in Japan played out predictably. Many were shocked that this supposedly unholy union could exist, but chocolate-covered potato chips are neither new in Japan nor in many other countries.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 26, 2016
McDonald's looks at selling stake in Japan unit
McDonald's Corp. is studying selling a stake in its loss-making Japan unit to a "strategic investor," as the world's largest fast-food chain reviews its global ownership strategies.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Dec 18, 2015
Vienna's chocolate cake gets the McDonald's treatment
One wouldn't normally turn to the Golden Arches for decadent desserts, but sometimes life surprises you. McCafe, McDonald's upscale chain of coffee spots, rolled out their winter collection recently, and the highlight is their take on the Austria's chocolate cake, the Sachertorte.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 15, 2015
McDonald's launches new low-priced options in bid to reverse decline
McDonald's Japan on Thursday unveiled a new business strategy that focuses on low prices.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 13, 2015
Golden arches lack luster as McDonald's Japan reports ¥26.2 billion loss in year to June
McDonald's Japan on Wednesday reported a record net loss of ¥26.2 billion for the first six months of the year, highlighting its continued struggles after a string of widely reported quality concerns.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 22, 2015
McDonald's, the 'progressive burger company'
Donald's wants to be seen as a modern, progressive company. That could be a hard sell.

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