On a certain holiday, with the forecast predicting rain or snow, I decided to go on a little expedition to the McDonald's in Iwamizawa City. The parking lot is part of a shopping center, so if it's empty, you can park as much as you want. The interior of the restaurant is of average size and doesn't seem too old. There is quiet background music playing. This time, instead of the usual muffin, I decided to try the "McGrilled Bacon Egg Set (with a 400 yen coupon)" during the breakfast hours, with a choice of "Hot Coffee M" as the drink. Taking a bite... Oh, this is... The moment I opened the wrapping paper, I was greeted by a sweet aroma that reminded me of a soft and sweet pancake-like base. It may be good for those who like it, but personally, it's not my preference. The bacon, fried egg, and melting cheese make for a substantial meal. I also had some occasional crispy hash browns, finished my hot coffee, and realized that winter is approaching. Thank you for the meal.

I drove through a mountain road from Yubari to Manji, passed by the town of Iwamizawa, and decided to stop at a McDonald's for a break. The place was not crowded, but the drive-thru seemed to have a steady stream of customers. I ordered a Muscat Alexandria milkshake using a mobile order coupon. It took about 5 minutes for the shake to arrive at my table. It was a decent amount and had a good consistency. The shake tasted the same as any other McDonald's shake, which was not bad at all. After a short break, I finished the shake and continued my drive towards Sapporo.

Today, I visited McDonald's Iwamizawa Yamato Town Plaza store for the first time. I stopped by the drive-thru as I was working in Iwamizawa City in the morning. I ordered my usual Sausage McMuffin as I didn't have much of an appetite in the morning. Sausage McMuffin - 110 yen (tax included) The service was really fast, and I received my order in about a minute. The taste was the same as always, delicious. The only downside was that small granules kept falling from the surface of the muffin. I always wonder what they are, but I can't figure it out. I want to know the mystery behind those granules! Thank you for the meal. I will come back again.

I renovated last year, so the restaurant is very clean and has a lot of cleanliness. There are also Homac, Uniqlo, and Tsuruha on the same site, so it's very crowded with families on Sunday afternoons. Today, I tried the newly released Grand Big Mac, but maybe it's because of my age. I finally finished it. It was a shame that the fries were mostly small.

Sweet treat replenishment ♡ The waffle was satisfying and delicious. I think I got the Double Egg in the regular set battle. It was so good with bacon in it. No matter which one becomes the regular, I will definitely eat it! It's great when the set is only one coin. Thank you for the meal!

I have relied on them many times. Night Mac started, but I wanted to eat Teritama's hamburger, so I hesitated. Night Mac was next. Amo Fizz was not to my liking. It's a bit cold here. I had a fun time with my colleague for an hour and a half before the meeting (laughs). Thank you for the meal! Teritama is always good.

I visited for lunch. I had a hard time deciding, but I chose the limited-time Gracoro! I ordered the "Super Gracoro Set" and the "Cheeseburger." The Gracoro is delicious! I wish they would sell it year-round instead of just for a limited time!! I want to come back during this period again. Thank you for the meal!٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

I came to Iwamizawa on a drive with my beloved dog in August 2016. There is a Homac store on the premises of this McDonald's, so my dog can also enter the store for shopping. On the way back to Sapporo, I decided to stop by the McDonald's drive-thru for a coffee. I was lucky to catch a rare Pokémon. I ordered the BBQ pork set. I had a similar set at the Tomakomai McDonald's the other day, but it was more cost-effective there, maybe due to the side menu. I love French fries, but this time I could choose a side of 5-piece nuggets with mustard sauce. The drink was a iced coffee. It took about 5 minutes from ordering to serving. The iced coffee had a slight bitterness and was easy to drink. Thank you for the meal! ✿ฺ(๑´ڡ`๑)✿ฺ.

On November 29, 2014, I visited McDonald's at Iwamizawa Yamato Town Plaza at the request of my wife. I purchased a Gratin Croquette Burger, Nuggets, and Fries. In the end, since we were already going to Don Quijote, we found a McDonald's nearby (lol). I wasn't really in the mood to eat since I bought these for my wife, but she convinced me to try two Nuggets. I don't really find McDonald's burgers or other dishes particularly tasty, but the Nuggets were surprisingly good. The crispy texture of the batter was quite nice and the seasoning was not too overpowering. Among fast food Nuggets, these were above average in terms of taste. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat them again, but they were enjoyable. Thank you for the meal!

Welcome! Iwamizawa Trip Day 2 19/20* * * 2013.07 ↓ Iwamizawa City, inside a shopping center at the intersection of Route 12 and Shijo Street. On the way back from the trip, decided to stop by for fun! The place had potential but was left unused for a while. Tried to use the drive-thru but gave up due to heavy traffic, so went inside to order normally. It wasn't too crowded inside, but the flow at the drive-thru seemed slow, maybe because customers took a long time to decide. Ordered as recommended and waited a long time. Finally got the order and tried to use the potato holder, unsure of what to call it. Snacked on shrimp salsa, which had a strong spicy smell in the car. The spiciness was not to be underestimated, perfect for winter. Went to another place before heading home, feeling cool just a moment ago but now feeling somewhat unsophisticated. Despite the mess from the road impact, it was oddly satisfying. Thank you for the meal!

I'm always grateful to McDonald's in various locations. I wonder how many times a year I eat at McDonald's... Let's say twice a month, that's 24 times a year. Sometimes I revisit the restaurants introduced on Tabelog, but the place I visit the most is probably McDonald's. McDonald's was originally opened in California in 1940 by the McDonald brothers, but it was Ray Kroc who greatly expanded the chain. Ray Kroc, who was originally a salesman for milkshake mixers, decided to franchise the efficient supply of hamburgers, fries, and coffee that he saw at McDonald's. In the early days, each McDonald's store cooked fresh potatoes, so there were piles of potato peels behind the store (which smelled a bit). The chain grew steadily, but what troubled Ray Kroc was the contract with the McDonald brothers. Eventually, he was able to acquire all of McDonald's trademarks, but it was a very tough negotiation, as he mentioned in his autobiography "Grinding It Out". In his autobiography, Ray Kroc also mentions a woman he fell in love with at first sight. When they first met, they were both married, but after more than a decade, they both divorced and eventually got married. In Japan, the first store opened in Ginza Mitsukoshi in 1971, and since then, it has increased to a peak of 3,686 stores in 2010. Subsequently, Japan McDonald's carried out its first ever store restructuring, closing about 400 stores. This decision was made by the current CEO, Eikoh Harada, who reorganized the old franchisees (inefficient stores that had been left untouched for many years). In addition to various sales promotion strategies that hit the mark (24-hour operation, introduction of high-priced products such as Big America Burger), the business performance has been favorable. Harada previously served as the representative of Apple Computer and vice president of Apple in the United States, and was called "from Mac to Mac". By the way, Shiga Prefecture has the highest number of stores per capita. As of July 2011, Japan McDonald's has been opening stores at a pace of about 10 stores per month. In the 1994 movie "Demolition Man" starring Sylvester Stallone, set in a future society in 2032, it is depicted that food and beverage outlets have become centralized, with only McDonald's and Pizza Hut remaining, which leaves Stallone speechless when he learns about it. Also, in the documentary film "Super Size Me", where the actor eats only McDonald's for a month, the actor who was of normal weight gained 24.5 pounds (11.1 kg) in weight, increased his body fat percentage by 18% (7 points), had a BMI index of 27, experienced mood swings, decreased sexual desire, and caused quite serious liver inflammation. In fact, in the movie, there is a statement suggesting the addictive nature of McDonald's, "I get irritated. But when I eat McDonald's, I feel calm." Well, in American McDonald's, if you order the "Super Size" as in the movie title, the drink comes in liters, so it's understandable. The lead actor had to follow a vegetable-based diet for six months to return to his original body shape and health status, which is how the movie ends. In November 2002, McDonald's in the United States was sued by two girls for "being responsible for their obesity," but the lawsuit ended in McDonald's favor as "no causal relationship was found" (of course not). In addition, also in the United States, there was a case where an old lady sued McDonald's for causing an accident by spilling hot coffee while driving, claiming that the coffee was too hot. In Japan, it was decided that the store managers, as management positions, would not be paid overtime, but they were ordered to pay overtime as they were considered to have no actual authority and were essentially employees.

2023/9/18 Revisit [Takeout] I had some soba noodles for lunch and then went back home to do some cleaning. When it came to dinner, we decided to buy food for my parents as well and headed back to Iwamizawa (lol). Tonight's dinner was at the McDonald's in Iwamizawa Yamato Town Plaza store [4th visit]. My wife really wanted to have the Tsukimi Burger. Her love for McDonald's is hard to cure, haha. The McDonald's on Route 12 was really crowded, so we thought it would be easier to buy here. As we were about to park near the store and go in, we found out that they were under renovation and only had drive-thru service. Oh well, we had to order through the unmanned microphone... My wife and mother got the Tsukimi Burger, my father got a Big Mac, and I got a Samurai Mac. We also added some McNuggets and fries. We then moved forward to wait for our order. I don't really like this part. It's uncomfortable waiting in the car. We received our order and quickly went back home. We decided to eat at home. The Samurai Mac, as I remember from before, was surprisingly good (lol). Maybe the buns are different from regular burgers. The buns seemed tastier. With two hamburger patties, it was quite satisfying to eat. One burger was enough to fill you up. We also had the well-known McNuggets and fries as a snack with some drinks. McDonald's is still McDonald's, but I don't dislike it as much as I used to. I guess I've grown up. It's been a while since I had McDonald's, and surprisingly, it was delicious! Thank you for the meal♪

When the sudden craving for potatoes hits, I just have to satisfy it no matter what (laughs). I just swing by and use touch payment, it's so easy ♬ Lately, I've been drinking melon soda, but when it comes to a cafe-style drink, the ice topping has to be soft serve, right? (laughs) Thank you as always! (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ

On March 11, 2022, I got takeout from another restaurant located on the same premises, McDonald's Iwamizawa Yamato Town Plaza store for the third time. My wife bought it for me again. I asked for the Samurai Mac burger separately, and for the rest, I left it up to her. She also brought back some fries, nuggets, and a chicken dish that had been sprinkled with spices and fried to a crispy texture. First up was the Samurai Mac, which I had tried before and found surprisingly good. I really like the Japanese-inspired taste. As always, McDonald's fries and nuggets are top-notch. Lastly, there was a chicken item whose name I can't remember, but it was very salty. The crispy fried chicken was so salty that it almost masked the taste of the meat. It had a decent level of spiciness, but overall, the seasoning was just too strong. However, when it comes to nuggets, McDonald's is the best. It's a dish that I occasionally crave. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

2021/1/3 Revisit [Takeout] On the 3rd, my wife said she wanted to eat something junky (lol). It's true that we've been eating homemade dishes and leftovers during the New Year holidays. So, why not? My wife's choice for junk food is... McDonald's Iwamizawa Yamato Town Plaza store [2nd visit]. Her request was the "Chickie Meal." I wasn't too excited about it, but I decided to try the Samurai Mac, which I've never had before. Thinking that one burger wouldn't be enough, I also ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Filet-O solo. After that, I got dinner and headed home. Let's have lunch first with the burgers~ I chose the Samurai Mac, which has flame-grilled soy sauce-flavored double thick beef patties. It's quite filling with two patties. The taste is good with a Japanese touch. The buns are from McDonald's, but the seasoning is quite nice. I finished it in no time, and it was more filling than I expected. Back in the day, I could eat two and still want more... I guess I'm getting old (lol). Next up is the Teriyaki Chicken Filet-O. I like teriyaki sauce, so I didn't want to miss this. The chicken version might be tastier than the regular teriyaki burger. Even though I was full, I managed to finish both burgers (^^♪ My wife was satisfied after having her meal. It was nice to fulfill her request. We had some more junk food for dinner later (lol) but it was surprisingly delicious! Thank you for the meal♪

Iwamizawa. I had soba for lunch, but just soba alone wasn't enough to give me energy... (◞‸◟) So I decided to stop by McDonald's. I went through the drive-thru without thinking and ended up ordering a Big Mac and a ginger ale. I didn't have a coupon ready, so I had to prepare one before picking up my order, causing some inconvenience to the staff! Remember to plan ahead when using services! It reminded me of the consumer finance commercials! Haha. My favorite item on McDonald's regular menu is the Big Mac! When I was in America, I was surprised by the size difference between the Japanese Big Mac and the American one, but it's still delicious! The Big Mac suddenly becomes juicier, and that's what I like about it. It would be nice if McDonald's could offer options like extra pickles, like they do in Jiro-style ramen shops! (´∀｀) Thanks for the meal! ^_^

I didn't know that could happen. Oh... too bad. I had Freo Fish for the first time in a while, but the last bite had a fishy taste. It seems like McDonald's also has hits and misses. I took it home and ate it right away, but it was not good because it was cold. That's how it goes, I guess. Thanks for the meal.

My son ate the garlic shrimp, I need to eat the pancakes before we finish! The drive-thru employee was very polite. I enjoyed trying the different sauces and I love the nuggets. Thank you for the meal! (๑´ڡ`๑)