# McDonald's operational changes in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mcdonalds-operational-changes-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-09-04T22:37:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

McDonald's operations in Japan involve both facility updates and regional expansion. In late August 2026, specific locations in Minoh City and Sakado City announced temporary closures for renovations, with reopening dates scheduled for late September and mid-September respectively.

Simultaneously, the company is expanding its footprint. In Awara City, Fukui Prefecture, a new location near Awara Onsen Station is expected to open in December following a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the municipality to support regional revitalization and disaster prevention. Additionally, a new store in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, is scheduled to open on December 18, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: McDonald's expands in Japan with new stores in Awara and Toda

McDonald's is opening new locations in Japan, including a site in Toda City and a new store in Awara City that features a unique regional cooperation agreement with the local government.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-expands-in-japan-with-new-stores-in-awara-and-toda

### 2026-08-22: McDonald's locations in Japan announce temporary closures for renovations

Multiple McDonald's locations in Minoh and Sakado, Japan, are undergoing temporary closures for store renovations through September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-locations-in-japan-announce-temporary-closures-for-renovations

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