McDonald's Coupon Sale Starts Today!

McDonald's Japan has a new promotion starting today! You can buy ￥20,000($200) worth of coupons for ￥12,000($120). You might be thinking, "Wait a minute. That's a lot of money!" That's true, but think about the savings. That's a 40% savings off the regular menu price! So what coupons do you get? Here is my translation for your benefit:

• 10 type A coupons (redeem for a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Big Mac, or Ebi Filet-O Meal*)
• 10 type B coupons (redeem for a Double Cheese Burger, Teriyaki Mac Burger, or Chicken Filet-O Meal*)
• 9 Type C coupons (redeem for any Happy Meal or a Cheeseburger Meal*)
• 3 Dessert/Side coupons (redeem for a chocolate sundae, Chicken McNuggets, or medium french fries)
• 3 Shaka Shaka Chicken coupons
• 30 small coffee coupons (hot or iced)
• 4 small cold drink coupons (redeem for any 2: McShake, iced cafe au lait, milk, vegetable juice, apple juice, iced cafe mocha, or iced caramel latte)
• * all meals come with medium drink and medium french fries
• * valid until November 14, 2009
  

That's a lot of food! I think it is worth it although it is a big initial investment. It might be good if you could find someone to split this deal with. It could basically cover one meal for the day for an entire month! Although, I wouldn't suggest eating at McDonald's every day! I do know a few people in Japan that eat there a few days a week and there is enough variety with the coupons. I haven't bought these coupons yet but plan to soon. Will post pictures once I do.

Welcome to Eat! Cheap! Japan!

Howdy, Folks! Welcome to Eat! Cheap! Japan! (^_^)
In this blog, I hope to give my readers tips on how to save money on eating out in Japan.
I hope to do this by helping those new to Japan or visiting Japan for vacation. Usually, these people have a harder time figuring out all the signs in Japanese. I will try to translate websites and signs for my readers and explain the deals available to them.
I have lived in Japan for almost 3 years now. My level of Japanese is intermediate and I apologize if there are mistakes with my translating m( )m.
My posts will focus more on fast food places. I am American so my posts will focus not only only Japanese food but also American food. I still love McDonald's so it will be featured often!
Happy Eating!