If you’re in Japan right now, today might be the day you finally understand why people lose their minds over limited-edition fast food here. Starting May 20, McDonald’s Japan is rolling out its “Gotochi Mac” (ご当地マック) lineup — five new items inspired by beloved regional dishes from Hokkaido, Nagoya, Hakata (Fukuoka), and Kanazawa. Think of it as a culinary road trip across Japan, crammed into a burger wrapper. The catch? They’re only around until mid-June.
What’s on the Menu
The Gotochi Mac series features three full-size burgers, one breakfast item, and a seasoned fries option. The three burgers start at ¥490 each, the breakfast muffin at ¥410, and the Shaka Shaka Potato seasoning adds just ¥50 to any fries or Value Set order. Here’s the full breakdown:
*Prices may vary by location and delivery.
A Closer Look at Each Item
Hokkaido Jaga Cheese Teriyaki (北海道じゃがチーズてりやき)
This one takes the classic Teriyaki McBurger and piles on a chunky potato-and-cheese filling made with Hokkaido potatoes, plus a slice of white cheddar. If you’ve ever had jaga-butter (buttered potato) at a Hokkaido food stall, this is that vibe in burger form — creamy, hearty, and surprisingly comforting.
Nagoya Tebasaki-Style Black Pepper Juicy Chicken (名古屋名物 手羽先風黒胡椒ジューシーチキン)
Nagoya is famous for its tebasaki — deep-fried chicken wings coated in a sweet-savory soy glaze with a generous hit of black pepper. McDonald’s recreates the flavor with a juicy boneless chicken thigh patty, that same sweet-salty sauce, and enough black pepper to give it some real kick. It’s the most savory option in the lineup and arguably the best pairing with a cold beer (which, yes, some McDonald’s in Japan do serve).
Hakata Mentai Butter Teriyaki (博多明太バターてりやき)
Mentaiko (spicy marinated pollock roe) is Fukuoka’s signature ingredient, and here it’s blended into a butter-mayo sauce and layered onto a Teriyaki McBurger with cheddar cheese. The result is rich, slightly spicy, and unmistakably Japanese. If you’ve been eyeing those tubes of mentaiko paste at the airport gift shop, this burger gives you a preview of what the fuss is about.
Hokkaido Jaga Cheese Teriyaki Muffin (北海道じゃがチーズてりやきマフィン) — Breakfast Only
Same Hokkaido potato-cheese concept, but sandwiched in an English muffin with a sausage patty and lettuce. It’s only available during Asa Mac (breakfast) hours, from opening until 10:30 a.m. A solid grab-and-go option before you head out for a day of sightseeing.
Shaka Shaka Potato — Kanazawa Black Curry (シャカシャカポテト 金沢名物黒カレー味)
“Shaka Shaka” fries are a McDonald’s Japan original — you dump a packet of seasoning powder into the bag of fries and shake it up. This time, the seasoning recreates Kanazawa’s famous kuro curry (black curry), known for its dark roux and deep, beefy flavor. Add it to any meal for just ¥50. It’s one of those things you have to try at least once.
Go Grand: Supersized Drinks & Fries Are Back
Alongside the Gotochi Mac launch, McDonald’s Japan is bringing back its “Grand” sizes. The Grand Coke is roughly double the volume of a Medium, and Grand Fries are about 1.7 times bigger. You can upgrade both in any Value Set for an extra ¥200 (“Grand Set”). With Japan’s humid summers kicking in, a supersized iced drink is honestly not a bad call. Grand-size drinks are available for Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite, Fanta Grape, Fanta Melon, Qoo White Grape, and Sokenbicha.
Practical Tips for Visitors
How to order: Even if you don’t speak Japanese, you can usually get by with the photo menus or the McDonald’s Japan app’s mobile order feature. Some locations also have touchscreen kiosks, which may offer English.
Payment: At the counter, credit cards, transit IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA), QR code payments (PayPay, etc.), and cash are accepted, though not every payment method is available at every location. Note that mobile orders only accept credit cards and select QR code payments — transit IC cards and cash can’t be used for mobile orders.
When: May 20 – mid-June 2026. Burger items are served from 10:30 a.m. to close. The breakfast muffin is only available until 10:30 a.m.
Pro tip: Download the Japanese McDonald’s app for exclusive coupons. The mobile order feature lets you skip the line entirely — handy during the lunch rush.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.
