McDonald's Japan Ends Pokemon Card Promotion

McDonald's Japan has ended its popular Happy Meal promotion featuring Pokemon cards after it led to unexpected problems. The campaign, which offered a Pokemon card with each meal, was intended for children but attracted many adult collectors.

The promotion became so popular that the meals sold out in just one day. However, this success came with a significant issue. Many buyers were only interested in the Pokemon cards and discarded the food, resulting in large amounts of waste outside McDonald's stores.

In response to this situation, McDonald's Japan has apologized and canceled the promotion. They stated that wasting food goes against their philosophy of providing a fun dining experience for families. The company is now working on strategies to prevent similar issues in the future, such as limiting the number of meals each person can buy and stopping online orders for these promotions.

McDonald's emphasized their commitment to bringing smiles to families and contributing to children's development through their Happy Meals, which have been a part of their menu for over 40 years.