Japan McDonald’s Happy Meal Pokémon Goods
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Today, I’m sharing a bit about my everyday life in Okinawa. I’m also testing a newly developed plugin to see if it works well online, as it does on the offline server. Plus, since they’re giving out Pokémon goodies as Happy Meal gifts until August, I thought it was important to share this news quickly. This event is happening not just in Okinawa but all over Japan, so you don’t have to be in Okinawa to participate.
When I see McDonald’s, I usually don’t think much and just pass by… So, I ended up ordering delivery. The price ranges from 630 to 680 yen depending on the set menu, and the delivery fee in Okinawa was 300 yen.
🍔 McDonald’s Happy Meal
The last time I had a Happy Meal was in 1996. Back then, it cost 2,500 won, which is almost three times more in yen now. When I was living in Prague, I remember occasionally seeing Czech Pokémon merchandise, but I was too busy to pay attention as I had to quickly eat at McDonald’s and move on to the next shoot. This time, however, I had the opportunity to order it.
The box features Mega Charizard X in the centre, with Bulbasaur on the left. In Japanese, it’s フシギダネ, and on the right, there’s Eevee and Pikachu. Mega Charizard, during the 6th generation of Pokémon games, always presented the annoying choice between Mega Charizard Y or X, and because of Talonflame, my party always included the Stealth Rock move up to the 9th generation.
I haven’t been able to play games at all lately, but it brings back old memories and is quite fun.
We ordered three, and three portions of fries came as well. They feel a bit soggy. Is it normal not to provide ketchup? Is it like in Europe where ketchup is charged? Well… having lived in Prague for 11 years, I often had a crispy wrap at McDonald’s when I was busy, and I usually ordered a salad as a side instead of fries. Sometimes, they forget to change the side menu, and fries come instead. Since ketchup is charged, I just don’t eat it.
So, this time too, I ate well without ketchup. European McDonald’s fries are crispy, but is it because Japan is humid? Or did they get soggy during delivery? Anyway, they are soggy.
The drinks… none of them really appealed to me. So, I ordered milk and apple juice. The apple juice brand is Minute Maid. It’s sold under the name Cappy in the Czech Republic.
Chicken nuggets and pancakes.
Chicken nuggets are a popular food worldwide, and the taste was a bit unique. Perhaps because it’s for children, it was less salty and not as intense. Pancakes… they’re commonly eaten in Japan, so these days when I often go to Okinawa for resort shoots, you can frequently find them in lounges or hotel service bars. Maybe it’s a cultural difference?
Anyway, the pancakes aren’t intense either.
It’s a cheeseburger, and it’s indeed a good size for kids. Two days ago, I had a Shogun Burger, which was an incredibly large Wagyu burger, and even though I have a big mouth, I couldn’t fit it in one bite. After that experience, this one looks so cute. I also liked that it wasn’t drenched in ketchup. It seems they didn’t use much sauce. It’s a mild flavour, as expected.
🪀 Pokémon Goods
No matter how small the Happy Meal is, I couldn’t eat three at once. So, I decided to keep them for later and check out the toy goodies. The contents are random, and these products are part of the second event. It runs until August 21st, and from the 22nd, the products will change again. You can find more detailed information at the link below.
When I opened the first box, it was Eevee. It’s sitting on a tree, and you can hang it somewhere as a keyring. It seems like there’s something inside the tree part. It makes a small sound. A few years ago, when Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee was released, I chose Let’s Go Pikachu without much thought, but later I realised Eevee was much cuter, which I regretted.
Here is the Mega Charizard X spinning top. At first glance, the purple base at the bottom immediately indicates that it’s a spinning top. It protrudes roundly at the bottom, so it can’t stand upright. It’s a bit of a shame to just use it as a decoration. The purple spinning top is shaped like a Master Ball. But really, who catches Charizard with a Master Ball?
After catching Charizard and spinning it, the top spins like this. The bottom part is rounded, so it seems unlikely that children will get hurt. If you want to use it as a decoration… you might need to diligently carve it with a cutter knife.
Lastly, we have the Pikachu roly-poly toy. The bottom part is shaped like a Poké Ball with wheels, and it’s weighted so that Pikachu doesn’t topple over when rolled sideways. It’s the perfect toy for kids to play with. I’ve placed it as a decoration next to my bed. It would have been even better if the Poké Ball was in the shape of a sphere rather than wheels.
I took a photo with all three of them together.
If you’re visiting Japan or Okinawa now, why not drop by McDonald’s and try a Happy Meal? It’s a chance to reminisce about old memories and grab a Pokémon souvenir.
I’ll wrap it up here for now, and I’ll be back tomorrow with more Okinawa travel tips or various stories. Matayasai 👋