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McDonald's Japan Cancels "One Piece" Promotion Amid Waste Concerns

8/26/2025

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McDonald's Japan canceled the "One Piece" game card promotion scheduled for August 26, 2025, due to issues from a prior Pokémon campaign.
The Pokémon promotion prompted government intervention regarding food waste.
Customers will instead receive toys from previous Happy Set campaigns.
The Consumer Affairs Agency advised McDonald's to minimize waste and discourage bulk purchasing.

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Story summary

McDonald's Japan canceled the "One Piece" game card promotion scheduled for August 26, 2025, due to issues from a prior Pokémon campaign.
The Pokémon promotion prompted government intervention regarding food waste.
Customers will instead receive toys from previous Happy Set campaigns.
The Consumer Affairs Agency advised McDonald's to minimize waste and discourage bulk purchasing.