Why McDonald’s means so much to a rural Japanese city

The Asahi Shimbun · 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC

OFUNATO, Iwate Prefecture—High school student Hayato Kumagai said he can’t believe the Golden Arches will soon rise over his city here along the Sanriku Coast, bringing more than just burgers and fries.

Read the full story at The Asahi Shimbun · All coverage of this story