McDonalds Japan

It looks very much more like a cafe instead of macdonalds! :)

It looks very much more like a cafe instead of macdonalds! :)

It looks very much more like a cafe instead of macdonalds! :)

It looks very much more like a cafe instead of macdonalds! :)

Wow, you're McDonalds looks way better than ours! Oh and that bag thing, everyone does that here too in good ol' Texas. XP

And no, they don't get stolen. XP

Wow, you're McDonalds looks way better than ours! Oh and that bag thing, everyone does that here too in good ol' Texas. XP

And no, they don't get stolen. XP

Wow, you're McDonalds looks way better than ours! Oh and that bag thing, everyone does that here too in good ol' Texas. XP

And no, they don't get stolen. XP

Wow, you're McDonalds looks way better than ours! Oh and that bag thing, everyone does that here too in good ol' Texas. XP

And no, they don't get stolen. XP

"Come to think of it, being Hackney and all, the owner could come back to find some vomit or skiddy pants among their belongings."

Thats what people of Hackney get up to? No wonder, I thought you were a bit weird... hahahahahahaahaha!

"Come to think of it, being Hackney and all, the owner could come back to find some vomit or skiddy pants among their belongings."

Thats what people of Hackney get up to? No wonder, I thought you were a bit weird... hahahahahahaahaha!

"Come to think of it, being Hackney and all, the owner could come back to find some vomit or skiddy pants among their belongings."

Thats what people of Hackney get up to? No wonder, I thought you were a bit weird... hahahahahahaahaha!

"Come to think of it, being Hackney and all, the owner could come back to find some vomit or skiddy pants among their belongings."

Thats what people of Hackney get up to? No wonder, I thought you were a bit weird... hahahahahahaahaha!

All I can say about McDonalds Japan, teriyaki burgers aren't all that great.

All I can say about McDonalds Japan, teriyaki burgers aren't all that great.

All I can say about McDonalds Japan, teriyaki burgers aren't all that great.

All I can say about McDonalds Japan, teriyaki burgers aren't all that great.

at least your McD is nice n quiet so people can actually sleep!
my McD is filled with chavs and talking so loud under their hoods >_

at least your McD is nice n quiet so people can actually sleep!
my McD is filled with chavs and talking so loud under their hoods >_

at least your McD is nice n quiet so people can actually sleep!
my McD is filled with chavs and talking so loud under their hoods >_

at least your McD is nice n quiet so people can actually sleep!
my McD is filled with chavs and talking so loud under their hoods >_

"Another interesting thing about McDonalds is that when you walk in, you will often see somebodys bag just left on a seat or a table – it’s the owners way of saying “this is my seat – don’t even think about it.” They walk in, leave their bag where they want to sit and then go to order their food."

on some mcdonalds (mcdo) branches we do that ^^

and mcdo in japan does look like a cafe than your usual average fastfood chain

"Another interesting thing about McDonalds is that when you walk in, you will often see somebodys bag just left on a seat or a table – it’s the owners way of saying “this is my seat – don’t even think about it.” They walk in, leave their bag where they want to sit and then go to order their food."

on some mcdonalds (mcdo) branches we do that ^^

and mcdo in japan does look like a cafe than your usual average fastfood chain

"Another interesting thing about McDonalds is that when you walk in, you will often see somebodys bag just left on a seat or a table – it’s the owners way of saying “this is my seat – don’t even think about it.” They walk in, leave their bag where they want to sit and then go to order their food."

on some mcdonalds (mcdo) branches we do that ^^

and mcdo in japan does look like a cafe than your usual average fastfood chain

"Another interesting thing about McDonalds is that when you walk in, you will often see somebodys bag just left on a seat or a table – it’s the owners way of saying “this is my seat – don’t even think about it.” They walk in, leave their bag where they want to sit and then go to order their food."

on some mcdonalds (mcdo) branches we do that ^^

and mcdo in japan does look like a cafe than your usual average fastfood chain

If someone's left their bag on a seat in any restaurant/ bar here, its generally left alone. You tend to find that generally, people further North in the UK have much better manners that those further South (Excepting chavs of course!). No offence Danny!!

If someone's left their bag on a seat in any restaurant/ bar here, its generally left alone. You tend to find that generally, people further North in the UK have much better manners that those further South (Excepting chavs of course!). No offence Danny!!

If someone's left their bag on a seat in any restaurant/ bar here, its generally left alone. You tend to find that generally, people further North in the UK have much better manners that those further South (Excepting chavs of course!). No offence Danny!!

If someone's left their bag on a seat in any restaurant/ bar here, its generally left alone. You tend to find that generally, people further North in the UK have much better manners that those further South (Excepting chavs of course!). No offence Danny!!

At our Micky D's, you leave your stuff alone and it's gone.

At our Micky D's, you leave your stuff alone and it's gone.

At our Micky D's, you leave your stuff alone and it's gone.

At our Micky D's, you leave your stuff alone and it's gone.

I hate MC Donald french fries! It's a good thing that I can get real fries at the snackbar and also with Frikandel, Kipkorn or Kroket! Long live Dutch snack bars!

The only good thing about MC D's are their burgers. God I love the MC Chicken, fish burger, Big Mac, Big Tasty!

I hate MC Donald french fries! It's a good thing that I can get real fries at the snackbar and also with Frikandel, Kipkorn or Kroket! Long live Dutch snack bars!

The only good thing about MC D's are their burgers. God I love the MC Chicken, fish burger, Big Mac, Big Tasty!

I hate MC Donald french fries! It's a good thing that I can get real fries at the snackbar and also with Frikandel, Kipkorn or Kroket! Long live Dutch snack bars!

The only good thing about MC D's are their burgers. God I love the MC Chicken, fish burger, Big Mac, Big Tasty!

I hate MC Donald french fries! It's a good thing that I can get real fries at the snackbar and also with Frikandel, Kipkorn or Kroket! Long live Dutch snack bars!

The only good thing about MC D's are their burgers. God I love the MC Chicken, fish burger, Big Mac, Big Tasty!

wtf! how come the McD over there got such comfy seats

wtf! how come the McD over there got such comfy seats

wtf! how come the McD over there got such comfy seats

wtf! how come the McD over there got such comfy seats

Where I live (FL, USA), if you left your belongings on the tables like that, people would just leave them alone. I've seen a few people do it before. However, I haven't seen anyone sleep in McDonalds before, nor study....

Where I live (FL, USA), if you left your belongings on the tables like that, people would just leave them alone. I've seen a few people do it before. However, I haven't seen anyone sleep in McDonalds before, nor study....

Where I live (FL, USA), if you left your belongings on the tables like that, people would just leave them alone. I've seen a few people do it before. However, I haven't seen anyone sleep in McDonalds before, nor study....

Where I live (FL, USA), if you left your belongings on the tables like that, people would just leave them alone. I've seen a few people do it before. However, I haven't seen anyone sleep in McDonalds before, nor study....

Over here in Singapore, most of the McDonald's have like very hard and uncomfortable plastic seats which aren't really that conducive for sleeping.

Over here in Singapore, most of the McDonald's have like very hard and uncomfortable plastic seats which aren't really that conducive for sleeping.

Over here in Singapore, most of the McDonald's have like very hard and uncomfortable plastic seats which aren't really that conducive for sleeping.

Over here in Singapore, most of the McDonald's have like very hard and uncomfortable plastic seats which aren't really that conducive for sleeping.

i've slept at a starbucks once, but it was only for like 2 hours, and it was on a college campus so its not so rare to see someone napping before class, wait what time was it when they were sleeping??

i've slept at a starbucks once, but it was only for like 2 hours, and it was on a college campus so its not so rare to see someone napping before class, wait what time was it when they were sleeping??

i've slept at a starbucks once, but it was only for like 2 hours, and it was on a college campus so its not so rare to see someone napping before class, wait what time was it when they were sleeping??

i've slept at a starbucks once, but it was only for like 2 hours, and it was on a college campus so its not so rare to see someone napping before class, wait what time was it when they were sleeping??

Here in Canada you could probably leave stuff at a table. Depends on where you are. In smaller towns you totally do it, larger places like Montreal or Toronto, maybe not.

I've never seen anyone sleeping, although you could probably find people on the floor in abdominal pain from the gut rot that Rotten Ronnies gives you. Is the food that bad over in Japan too?

Here in Canada you could probably leave stuff at a table. Depends on where you are. In smaller towns you totally do it, larger places like Montreal or Toronto, maybe not.

I've never seen anyone sleeping, although you could probably find people on the floor in abdominal pain from the gut rot that Rotten Ronnies gives you. Is the food that bad over in Japan too?

Here in Canada you could probably leave stuff at a table. Depends on where you are. In smaller towns you totally do it, larger places like Montreal or Toronto, maybe not.

I've never seen anyone sleeping, although you could probably find people on the floor in abdominal pain from the gut rot that Rotten Ronnies gives you. Is the food that bad over in Japan too?

Here in Canada you could probably leave stuff at a table. Depends on where you are. In smaller towns you totally do it, larger places like Montreal or Toronto, maybe not.

I've never seen anyone sleeping, although you could probably find people on the floor in abdominal pain from the gut rot that Rotten Ronnies gives you. Is the food that bad over in Japan too?

never leave your bag or valuables on a table in mcdonalds, people would just steal it ahah. i dont usually go fast food resturants at all... when i do i usually go with friends, one stay at the table and the others would go order food =]

never leave your bag or valuables on a table in mcdonalds, people would just steal it ahah. i dont usually go fast food resturants at all... when i do i usually go with friends, one stay at the table and the others would go order food =]

never leave your bag or valuables on a table in mcdonalds, people would just steal it ahah. i dont usually go fast food resturants at all... when i do i usually go with friends, one stay at the table and the others would go order food =]

never leave your bag or valuables on a table in mcdonalds, people would just steal it ahah. i dont usually go fast food resturants at all... when i do i usually go with friends, one stay at the table and the others would go order food =]

They really look tired~

I tend not to lose time when eating in a fast-food restaurant. People would not let you sleep if it was crowded anyway.
Starbucks, on the other hand, are designed for people to enjoy some free time, and it's a way better approach to business.

Even if I'm not a fan of McDo (I prefer BK and some others) and rarely eat fast-food anyway, they still make excellent Deli sandwiches here. So I would go there once in a blue moon...

They really look tired~

I tend not to lose time when eating in a fast-food restaurant. People would not let you sleep if it was crowded anyway.
Starbucks, on the other hand, are designed for people to enjoy some free time, and it's a way better approach to business.

Even if I'm not a fan of McDo (I prefer BK and some others) and rarely eat fast-food anyway, they still make excellent Deli sandwiches here. So I would go there once in a blue moon...

They really look tired~

I tend not to lose time when eating in a fast-food restaurant. People would not let you sleep if it was crowded anyway.
Starbucks, on the other hand, are designed for people to enjoy some free time, and it's a way better approach to business.

Even if I'm not a fan of McDo (I prefer BK and some others) and rarely eat fast-food anyway, they still make excellent Deli sandwiches here. So I would go there once in a blue moon...

They really look tired~

I tend not to lose time when eating in a fast-food restaurant. People would not let you sleep if it was crowded anyway.
Starbucks, on the other hand, are designed for people to enjoy some free time, and it's a way better approach to business.

Even if I'm not a fan of McDo (I prefer BK and some others) and rarely eat fast-food anyway, they still make excellent Deli sandwiches here. So I would go there once in a blue moon...

I tend not to eat in McDonalds...I swear every time I do, I get sick.

But I can understand the studying thing, I mean...you have a little free time to eat, why not get some studying in? :P

The sleeping...thats a different story. What do you do if your trying to study, and the guy next to you wont stop snoring!? oO

I tend not to eat in McDonalds...I swear every time I do, I get sick.

But I can understand the studying thing, I mean...you have a little free time to eat, why not get some studying in? :P

The sleeping...thats a different story. What do you do if your trying to study, and the guy next to you wont stop snoring!? oO

I tend not to eat in McDonalds...I swear every time I do, I get sick.

But I can understand the studying thing, I mean...you have a little free time to eat, why not get some studying in? :P

The sleeping...thats a different story. What do you do if your trying to study, and the guy next to you wont stop snoring!? oO

I tend not to eat in McDonalds...I swear every time I do, I get sick.

But I can understand the studying thing, I mean...you have a little free time to eat, why not get some studying in? :P

The sleeping...thats a different story. What do you do if your trying to study, and the guy next to you wont stop snoring!? oO

i see the reason for people sleeping in macdonalds Japan:comfy chairs! You'll seldom find that in North America (except in a McCafe)

i see the reason for people sleeping in macdonalds Japan:comfy chairs! You'll seldom find that in North America (except in a McCafe)

i see the reason for people sleeping in macdonalds Japan:comfy chairs! You'll seldom find that in North America (except in a McCafe)

i see the reason for people sleeping in macdonalds Japan:comfy chairs! You'll seldom find that in North America (except in a McCafe)

Its not just Hackney, but everywhere in the UK, you should worry about crap in your bag

Its not just Hackney, but everywhere in the UK, you should worry about crap in your bag

Its not just Hackney, but everywhere in the UK, you should worry about crap in your bag

Its not just Hackney, but everywhere in the UK, you should worry about crap in your bag

y'know, I still can't grasp the concept of sleeping at McDonalds.

Especially someone actually wanting to rest their head on the table...or anywhere in McDonalds really.

I don't know if it's the same over there in Japan, but here in Seattle, McDonalds has the same amount of Germs as a...thing with alot of Germs

y'know, I still can't grasp the concept of sleeping at McDonalds.

Especially someone actually wanting to rest their head on the table...or anywhere in McDonalds really.

I don't know if it's the same over there in Japan, but here in Seattle, McDonalds has the same amount of Germs as a...thing with alot of Germs

y'know, I still can't grasp the concept of sleeping at McDonalds.

Especially someone actually wanting to rest their head on the table...or anywhere in McDonalds really.

I don't know if it's the same over there in Japan, but here in Seattle, McDonalds has the same amount of Germs as a...thing with alot of Germs

y'know, I still can't grasp the concept of sleeping at McDonalds.

Especially someone actually wanting to rest their head on the table...or anywhere in McDonalds really.

I don't know if it's the same over there in Japan, but here in Seattle, McDonalds has the same amount of Germs as a...thing with alot of Germs

At my college we usualy leave our bags with books and even our laptops at the bar tables while we go get our lunch, but leaving my stuff in a table or a chair in McDonnald's that I would never do

At my college we usualy leave our bags with books and even our laptops at the bar tables while we go get our lunch, but leaving my stuff in a table or a chair in McDonnald's that I would never do

At my college we usualy leave our bags with books and even our laptops at the bar tables while we go get our lunch, but leaving my stuff in a table or a chair in McDonnald's that I would never do

At my college we usualy leave our bags with books and even our laptops at the bar tables while we go get our lunch, but leaving my stuff in a table or a chair in McDonnald's that I would never do

Ahh... Hearing about the whole honourable japanese way of respecting each others possesions makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. To know you dont always have to keep an eye on your bag and pockets.... nice!

Hope this McDonalds 'Mega Mac' thing doesnt last long though. The fit, slim Japanese folk will shortly be joining the US and UK in the lardy stakes!

Ahh... Hearing about the whole honourable japanese way of respecting each others possesions makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. To know you dont always have to keep an eye on your bag and pockets.... nice!

Hope this McDonalds 'Mega Mac' thing doesnt last long though. The fit, slim Japanese folk will shortly be joining the US and UK in the lardy stakes!

Ahh... Hearing about the whole honourable japanese way of respecting each others possesions makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. To know you dont always have to keep an eye on your bag and pockets.... nice!

Hope this McDonalds 'Mega Mac' thing doesnt last long though. The fit, slim Japanese folk will shortly be joining the US and UK in the lardy stakes!

Ahh... Hearing about the whole honourable japanese way of respecting each others possesions makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. To know you dont always have to keep an eye on your bag and pockets.... nice!

Hope this McDonalds 'Mega Mac' thing doesnt last long though. The fit, slim Japanese folk will shortly be joining the US and UK in the lardy stakes!

Sleeping in Mickey D's? no f**king way! here in london u'd either have your crap stolen or you would be sprayed with lighter fluid then set alight.....or if they were that spiteful they'd take a dump in your bag, run away & peep out from some place watching & waiting for you to put your hand in your bag.....ewwwwwww....
not that i would do such a thing of course.....Id rather stick a lit ciggarette between your fingers & watch while it slowly burns its way dow to your fingers....muhahahaha....

Sleeping in Mickey D's? no f**king way! here in london u'd either have your crap stolen or you would be sprayed with lighter fluid then set alight.....or if they were that spiteful they'd take a dump in your bag, run away & peep out from some place watching & waiting for you to put your hand in your bag.....ewwwwwww....
not that i would do such a thing of course.....Id rather stick a lit ciggarette between your fingers & watch while it slowly burns its way dow to your fingers....muhahahaha....

Sleeping in Mickey D's? no f**king way! here in london u'd either have your crap stolen or you would be sprayed with lighter fluid then set alight.....or if they were that spiteful they'd take a dump in your bag, run away & peep out from some place watching & waiting for you to put your hand in your bag.....ewwwwwww....
not that i would do such a thing of course.....Id rather stick a lit ciggarette between your fingers & watch while it slowly burns its way dow to your fingers....muhahahaha....

Sleeping in Mickey D's? no f**king way! here in london u'd either have your crap stolen or you would be sprayed with lighter fluid then set alight.....or if they were that spiteful they'd take a dump in your bag, run away & peep out from some place watching & waiting for you to put your hand in your bag.....ewwwwwww....
not that i would do such a thing of course.....Id rather stick a lit ciggarette between your fingers & watch while it slowly burns its way dow to your fingers....muhahahaha....

It's always so pleasant that everything old is new again in Japan. I always stay out of Mickey Ds here, get sick every time I eat in one. My fiancee enjoys eating there though. Hmm... I've never asked her what she thinks of マクド here in the U.S.

Anyway, I wouldn't dare sleep in a Mickey Ds here in the states or leave anything unattended on a table. Heck, you probably would be robbed and then killed because you didn't have enough money.

Maybe it's included in the Japanese genome. That ability to sleep anywhere comfortably, and wake up at the right time. ^^;

It's always so pleasant that everything old is new again in Japan. I always stay out of Mickey Ds here, get sick every time I eat in one. My fiancee enjoys eating there though. Hmm... I've never asked her what she thinks of マクド here in the U.S.

Anyway, I wouldn't dare sleep in a Mickey Ds here in the states or leave anything unattended on a table. Heck, you probably would be robbed and then killed because you didn't have enough money.

Maybe it's included in the Japanese genome. That ability to sleep anywhere comfortably, and wake up at the right time. ^^;

It's always so pleasant that everything old is new again in Japan. I always stay out of Mickey Ds here, get sick every time I eat in one. My fiancee enjoys eating there though. Hmm... I've never asked her what she thinks of マクド here in the U.S.

Anyway, I wouldn't dare sleep in a Mickey Ds here in the states or leave anything unattended on a table. Heck, you probably would be robbed and then killed because you didn't have enough money.

Maybe it's included in the Japanese genome. That ability to sleep anywhere comfortably, and wake up at the right time. ^^;

It's always so pleasant that everything old is new again in Japan. I always stay out of Mickey Ds here, get sick every time I eat in one. My fiancee enjoys eating there though. Hmm... I've never asked her what she thinks of マクド here in the U.S.

Anyway, I wouldn't dare sleep in a Mickey Ds here in the states or leave anything unattended on a table. Heck, you probably would be robbed and then killed because you didn't have enough money.

Maybe it's included in the Japanese genome. That ability to sleep anywhere comfortably, and wake up at the right time. ^^;

i order instead of eating in

i order instead of eating in

i order instead of eating in

i order instead of eating in

I wish I could fall asleep at work like that!

I wish I could fall asleep at work like that!

I wish I could fall asleep at work like that!

I wish I could fall asleep at work like that!

I'd love to make a crash pad with my local Micky D's. Cheap, free, and convenient all at the same time. Oh well, we can't have everything they say. Interesting trivia to tell some Japan-bound friends, though. Thanks, DC.

I'd love to make a crash pad with my local Micky D's. Cheap, free, and convenient all at the same time. Oh well, we can't have everything they say. Interesting trivia to tell some Japan-bound friends, though. Thanks, DC.

I'd love to make a crash pad with my local Micky D's. Cheap, free, and convenient all at the same time. Oh well, we can't have everything they say. Interesting trivia to tell some Japan-bound friends, though. Thanks, DC.

I'd love to make a crash pad with my local Micky D's. Cheap, free, and convenient all at the same time. Oh well, we can't have everything they say. Interesting trivia to tell some Japan-bound friends, though. Thanks, DC.

There is no way to sleep in McDo in France. As for UK, the worst thing would happen to you and your belonging. One custom here, is that when you need to go to toilets in a town where there are no public toilets, you go to McDo. It is so usual that in Paris there is a code to enter toilets. This code is given on your purchase receipt....
BTW, When I was in Taipei, I noticed that this toilet custom was the same with taiwanese !

There is no way to sleep in McDo in France. As for UK, the worst thing would happen to you and your belonging. One custom here, is that when you need to go to toilets in a town where there are no public toilets, you go to McDo. It is so usual that in Paris there is a code to enter toilets. This code is given on your purchase receipt....
BTW, When I was in Taipei, I noticed that this toilet custom was the same with taiwanese !

There is no way to sleep in McDo in France. As for UK, the worst thing would happen to you and your belonging. One custom here, is that when you need to go to toilets in a town where there are no public toilets, you go to McDo. It is so usual that in Paris there is a code to enter toilets. This code is given on your purchase receipt....
BTW, When I was in Taipei, I noticed that this toilet custom was the same with taiwanese !

There is no way to sleep in McDo in France. As for UK, the worst thing would happen to you and your belonging. One custom here, is that when you need to go to toilets in a town where there are no public toilets, you go to McDo. It is so usual that in Paris there is a code to enter toilets. This code is given on your purchase receipt....
BTW, When I was in Taipei, I noticed that this toilet custom was the same with taiwanese !

It's the same thing here in the Philippines. I find a lot of people sleeping in McDo. Also same with the bag thing. You don't have to worry about your belongings being stolen or something (although just to be on the safe side its best to just bring it with you).

It's the same thing here in the Philippines. I find a lot of people sleeping in McDo. Also same with the bag thing. You don't have to worry about your belongings being stolen or something (although just to be on the safe side its best to just bring it with you).

It's the same thing here in the Philippines. I find a lot of people sleeping in McDo. Also same with the bag thing. You don't have to worry about your belongings being stolen or something (although just to be on the safe side its best to just bring it with you).

It's the same thing here in the Philippines. I find a lot of people sleeping in McDo. Also same with the bag thing. You don't have to worry about your belongings being stolen or something (although just to be on the safe side its best to just bring it with you).

Some one was shot and killed at the McDonald's down the street. It was a "drive by shooting".

Some one was shot and killed at the McDonald's down the street. It was a "drive by shooting".

Some one was shot and killed at the McDonald's down the street. It was a "drive by shooting".

Some one was shot and killed at the McDonald's down the street. It was a "drive by shooting".

hmm sleeping in Mcdonalds will most likely get you woken up and ushered out by the staff in Sydney. Although i guess studying there would be alright unless you become extremely noisy.

hmm sleeping in Mcdonalds will most likely get you woken up and ushered out by the staff in Sydney. Although i guess studying there would be alright unless you become extremely noisy.

hmm sleeping in Mcdonalds will most likely get you woken up and ushered out by the staff in Sydney. Although i guess studying there would be alright unless you become extremely noisy.

hmm sleeping in Mcdonalds will most likely get you woken up and ushered out by the staff in Sydney. Although i guess studying there would be alright unless you become extremely noisy.

to sleep in a McDO = to be "gently escorted" out..
to mark your seat = "do you really want to get rid of your stuff????"
Don't even think about it....however it may just work once..depending on your luck!!
As the matter of going to the gents...usually you go after your meal, when you're leaving...
Now looking at those pics........mmhh sounds silly, ...but must be quite fun to take a nap there....I'll write that down on my "what-to-do-list-when-I'll-be-there-this-year".
Oh and the pics posted by by Josh are great.....thanks.

to sleep in a McDO = to be "gently escorted" out..
to mark your seat = "do you really want to get rid of your stuff????"
Don't even think about it....however it may just work once..depending on your luck!!
As the matter of going to the gents...usually you go after your meal, when you're leaving...
Now looking at those pics........mmhh sounds silly, ...but must be quite fun to take a nap there....I'll write that down on my "what-to-do-list-when-I'll-be-there-this-year".
Oh and the pics posted by by Josh are great.....thanks.

to sleep in a McDO = to be "gently escorted" out..
to mark your seat = "do you really want to get rid of your stuff????"
Don't even think about it....however it may just work once..depending on your luck!!
As the matter of going to the gents...usually you go after your meal, when you're leaving...
Now looking at those pics........mmhh sounds silly, ...but must be quite fun to take a nap there....I'll write that down on my "what-to-do-list-when-I'll-be-there-this-year".
Oh and the pics posted by by Josh are great.....thanks.

to sleep in a McDO = to be "gently escorted" out..
to mark your seat = "do you really want to get rid of your stuff????"
Don't even think about it....however it may just work once..depending on your luck!!
As the matter of going to the gents...usually you go after your meal, when you're leaving...
Now looking at those pics........mmhh sounds silly, ...but must be quite fun to take a nap there....I'll write that down on my "what-to-do-list-when-I'll-be-there-this-year".
Oh and the pics posted by by Josh are great.....thanks.

In Hong Kong it is the same, you first drop your bag to keep one or more seat, and then go and buy your... no, not food, your... man I cannot find the word... yeah your XXX to eat

In Hong Kong it is the same, you first drop your bag to keep one or more seat, and then go and buy your... no, not food, your... man I cannot find the word... yeah your XXX to eat

In Hong Kong it is the same, you first drop your bag to keep one or more seat, and then go and buy your... no, not food, your... man I cannot find the word... yeah your XXX to eat

In Hong Kong it is the same, you first drop your bag to keep one or more seat, and then go and buy your... no, not food, your... man I cannot find the word... yeah your XXX to eat

みんな寝すぎ（笑
電車の中では寝るけど、マックでは眠れない(^^;

みんな寝すぎ（笑
電車の中では寝るけど、マックでは眠れない(^^;

みんな寝すぎ（笑
電車の中では寝るけど、マックでは眠れない(^^;

みんな寝すぎ（笑
電車の中では寝るけど、マックでは眠れない(^^;

No way you would leave your stuff on the table here in Brazil. They even rob you if you are holding your bag or any gagdet with all your strengh. It's just sad.

No way you would leave your stuff on the table here in Brazil. They even rob you if you are holding your bag or any gagdet with all your strengh. It's just sad.

No way you would leave your stuff on the table here in Brazil. They even rob you if you are holding your bag or any gagdet with all your strengh. It's just sad.

No way you would leave your stuff on the table here in Brazil. They even rob you if you are holding your bag or any gagdet with all your strengh. It's just sad.

I personally after I moved from Europe to USA try to avoid McDonald. It’s so ugly here and food is bad. From 6 years living here, I been to MC only one time and never again. I have never seen people sleeping in MC yet, and I hope they won't because their soul will be stolen by the evil McDonald. I have seen people study in small not chain food places around my college and that is very common. I mean book stores now have coffee shops and everything.

I personally after I moved from Europe to USA try to avoid McDonald. It’s so ugly here and food is bad. From 6 years living here, I been to MC only one time and never again. I have never seen people sleeping in MC yet, and I hope they won't because their soul will be stolen by the evil McDonald. I have seen people study in small not chain food places around my college and that is very common. I mean book stores now have coffee shops and everything.

I personally after I moved from Europe to USA try to avoid McDonald. It’s so ugly here and food is bad. From 6 years living here, I been to MC only one time and never again. I have never seen people sleeping in MC yet, and I hope they won't because their soul will be stolen by the evil McDonald. I have seen people study in small not chain food places around my college and that is very common. I mean book stores now have coffee shops and everything.

I personally after I moved from Europe to USA try to avoid McDonald. It’s so ugly here and food is bad. From 6 years living here, I been to MC only one time and never again. I have never seen people sleeping in MC yet, and I hope they won't because their soul will be stolen by the evil McDonald. I have seen people study in small not chain food places around my college and that is very common. I mean book stores now have coffee shops and everything.

In Singapore, people leave a packet of tissue paper to 'reserve' seats at food courts.

In Singapore, people leave a packet of tissue paper to 'reserve' seats at food courts.

In Singapore, people leave a packet of tissue paper to 'reserve' seats at food courts.

In Singapore, people leave a packet of tissue paper to 'reserve' seats at food courts.

LoL...In Canada no one would like to sleep in a Mcdonald's...people will thing that we are homeless

LoL...In Canada no one would like to sleep in a Mcdonald's...people will thing that we are homeless

LoL...In Canada no one would like to sleep in a Mcdonald's...people will thing that we are homeless

LoL...In Canada no one would like to sleep in a Mcdonald's...people will thing that we are homeless

I guess in Finland you'd be kicked out for sleeping in McDonalds (mäkkäri). Besides the meals are bad and expensive so it's a miracle anyone even wants to spend time eating there and not in one of the local Hesburgers.

Bags? Mm.. I guess normally you could leave them there for a while. You should check out the kind of people sitting inside before doing that though.

I guess in Finland you'd be kicked out for sleeping in McDonalds (mäkkäri). Besides the meals are bad and expensive so it's a miracle anyone even wants to spend time eating there and not in one of the local Hesburgers.

Bags? Mm.. I guess normally you could leave them there for a while. You should check out the kind of people sitting inside before doing that though.

I guess in Finland you'd be kicked out for sleeping in McDonalds (mäkkäri). Besides the meals are bad and expensive so it's a miracle anyone even wants to spend time eating there and not in one of the local Hesburgers.

Bags? Mm.. I guess normally you could leave them there for a while. You should check out the kind of people sitting inside before doing that though.

I guess in Finland you'd be kicked out for sleeping in McDonalds (mäkkäri). Besides the meals are bad and expensive so it's a miracle anyone even wants to spend time eating there and not in one of the local Hesburgers.

Bags? Mm.. I guess normally you could leave them there for a while. You should check out the kind of people sitting inside before doing that though.

In México lot of people dislikes McDs. I love the cheap and small burguers :P I've never seen someone sleeping, but I thinks you could. The bags or backpacks are unsafe, someone could steal yours iF you're sleeping and nobody leaves their baggage alone in no one place or restaurant in MEX. McDonalds: comfortable, expensive, dirt and I like it, a lot of people dislikes and in my family the choice is Burguer King ^^

In México lot of people dislikes McDs. I love the cheap and small burguers :P I've never seen someone sleeping, but I thinks you could. The bags or backpacks are unsafe, someone could steal yours iF you're sleeping and nobody leaves their baggage alone in no one place or restaurant in MEX. McDonalds: comfortable, expensive, dirt and I like it, a lot of people dislikes and in my family the choice is Burguer King ^^

In México lot of people dislikes McDs. I love the cheap and small burguers :P I've never seen someone sleeping, but I thinks you could. The bags or backpacks are unsafe, someone could steal yours iF you're sleeping and nobody leaves their baggage alone in no one place or restaurant in MEX. McDonalds: comfortable, expensive, dirt and I like it, a lot of people dislikes and in my family the choice is Burguer King ^^

In México lot of people dislikes McDs. I love the cheap and small burguers :P I've never seen someone sleeping, but I thinks you could. The bags or backpacks are unsafe, someone could steal yours iF you're sleeping and nobody leaves their baggage alone in no one place or restaurant in MEX. McDonalds: comfortable, expensive, dirt and I like it, a lot of people dislikes and in my family the choice is Burguer King ^^

I often notice salarymen taking power naps at Excelsior or Starbucks during lunchtime. Even more than people sleeping in restaurants, though, I've seen lots of people who crash in internet cafes.

Most are among the working poor, not enough money to afford a home, but at least enough that they don't have to sleep on the street. They come to the cafes since the all-night rate is pretty cheap, they get a comfy chair, and they can grab a quick shower and cup of coffee in the morning before they head out.

You can usually spot them because they come into the cafe with a really big bag or suitcase, although some of the are clean cut enough that they don't immediately stand out as being homeless.

Other than that, occasionally guys come stumbling in because they're drunk or missed the last train, and the net cafe is cheaper than a hotel.

I often notice salarymen taking power naps at Excelsior or Starbucks during lunchtime. Even more than people sleeping in restaurants, though, I've seen lots of people who crash in internet cafes.

Most are among the working poor, not enough money to afford a home, but at least enough that they don't have to sleep on the street. They come to the cafes since the all-night rate is pretty cheap, they get a comfy chair, and they can grab a quick shower and cup of coffee in the morning before they head out.

You can usually spot them because they come into the cafe with a really big bag or suitcase, although some of the are clean cut enough that they don't immediately stand out as being homeless.

Other than that, occasionally guys come stumbling in because they're drunk or missed the last train, and the net cafe is cheaper than a hotel.

I often notice salarymen taking power naps at Excelsior or Starbucks during lunchtime. Even more than people sleeping in restaurants, though, I've seen lots of people who crash in internet cafes.

Most are among the working poor, not enough money to afford a home, but at least enough that they don't have to sleep on the street. They come to the cafes since the all-night rate is pretty cheap, they get a comfy chair, and they can grab a quick shower and cup of coffee in the morning before they head out.

You can usually spot them because they come into the cafe with a really big bag or suitcase, although some of the are clean cut enough that they don't immediately stand out as being homeless.

Other than that, occasionally guys come stumbling in because they're drunk or missed the last train, and the net cafe is cheaper than a hotel.

I often notice salarymen taking power naps at Excelsior or Starbucks during lunchtime. Even more than people sleeping in restaurants, though, I've seen lots of people who crash in internet cafes.

Most are among the working poor, not enough money to afford a home, but at least enough that they don't have to sleep on the street. They come to the cafes since the all-night rate is pretty cheap, they get a comfy chair, and they can grab a quick shower and cup of coffee in the morning before they head out.

You can usually spot them because they come into the cafe with a really big bag or suitcase, although some of the are clean cut enough that they don't immediately stand out as being homeless.

Other than that, occasionally guys come stumbling in because they're drunk or missed the last train, and the net cafe is cheaper than a hotel.

I'm glad to say that here in malaysia, people are free to just hang around or study in any mc'donald's outlet. Plus, most mc'donald's outlets are, by now, open 24hr a day. V-_- But i think, i have yet to see anyone sleeping in one.

I'm glad to say that here in malaysia, people are free to just hang around or study in any mc'donald's outlet. Plus, most mc'donald's outlets are, by now, open 24hr a day. V-_- But i think, i have yet to see anyone sleeping in one.

I'm glad to say that here in malaysia, people are free to just hang around or study in any mc'donald's outlet. Plus, most mc'donald's outlets are, by now, open 24hr a day. V-_- But i think, i have yet to see anyone sleeping in one.

I'm glad to say that here in malaysia, people are free to just hang around or study in any mc'donald's outlet. Plus, most mc'donald's outlets are, by now, open 24hr a day. V-_- But i think, i have yet to see anyone sleeping in one.

Lol, sleeping in McD is next to impossible here.

LOL, sleeping in McD's in Brazil... you'd probably wake up naked and about to be raped or something. :P

Also, leaving bags anywhere alone here is just stupid... you'd most probably get robbed (like in Hackney).

People also don't study on McD's here... mainly because it's kinda rare to see people studying out in the open... or anywhere else for that matter. But McD's are usually noisy places with tons of uneducated kids with moronic obese parents... which is just sad.

Rarely see anybody sleeping in McDs here... Since it's opened for 24 hours, it's a great place to chat and unwind with friends...

used to sleep in mcdonalds when i was a student. would sleep while waiting for frens, or when accompany some cute chick copying my homework

Rather sleep in my car than be caught dead sleeping in McD's. Interesting how McD's in Japan have cushioned chairs(in that last picture)....nothing but plastic ones that hurt your bottom here.

McDonalds in Japan looks like our McCafe here in the Phils. but it still can't compare. It looks like a worthwhile place to sleep in...

Depends on the Mcdo you go to here I guess. I personally would leave my bag but my ever cautious friends say nay. So in the end someone is left alone at the seat waiting for his order as the others get theirs and his...

nearly impossible in here~ ahaha, that's so cool, so secure Japan is~ lol

poll answer: I don't think so at least...

Lol! At least the people that sleep at Mc Donald's in Japan aren't homeless. Unless they are.

Here in the Downtown L.A. locations you always catch homeless people sleeping inside.

That has to be one of the nicest looking McDonalds in Japan, so you guys shouldn't think that all of them are like that, most of them look like the cheap fast food restaurants they are.

Sometimes there are also homeless, they would buy something cheap and stay all night, at least in the 24h ones.

Depending on the time and the place they can be packed with very noisy school kids or very quiet and almost empty, but even here in Japan I wouldn't dare to leave my stuff unchecked.

wow..the leaving the bag at your seat thing only ever happens in uni...wouldnt dare do it in McD's

that's interesting. as long as they are paying customers, McD won't dare to kick them out.

I once witnessed in a McDonalds in London some guy injecting himself heroine o_O right after finishing his meal.
They guy was instantly stoned and slumped over the table, which was right next to mine and my friends.
Funny thing is that even if various persons from the staff passed around, they paid no attention the guy lol

if someone is seen sleeping at mac donals here, they will be asked to leave, because the people will want to eat in a table

If you added 'possibly dead' to the poll above, I may have voted that way.

Urban McDonald's are always 'interesting' to say the least. The one outside the Seattle ferry terminal in downtown -- go figure -- Seattle is a serious view into human de-evolution.

The last McDonald's I even grabbed something to 'eat' -- think 'eating' has to involve actual food though -- was outside the FBI building in Washington DC, back when they allowed guided tours through the building. Safe to say that was a long time ago.

Ha ... studying in Mac in singapore is tooooo common ... and i am one of them ... u know ... at home you just wanna surf the web and can never get anything done :D so

Sleeping ... not really. but leaving bags? YES always ! in singapore we find seats before we order. no seats no order ...

it must be in this sequence ... find a seat, leave something there to reserve the spot than order :D

rofl, now this is unusual to me. I mean that either the contents (or the bag itself) would be gone, either someone would just throw it aside and take the place anyway, back here (it's not a "must happen" but the possibility exsists :/)

Well, in Singapore, you find tons of people studying but only on occasion find people sleeping. You'll get chased out in a heartbeat! :)

Never seen people sleeping at McDonalds, let alone studying. Likely not going to happen in the future either since the school/workplace isn't that overhelming, at least in my region.

It smells there...so i never sleep...XD

Curious article, don`t know a McDonals can be a restroom in Japan...

In my town McDonalds restaurant was closed...

McDonald's probably puts something in the food...

so that you must sleep.... until the morning and must buy breakfast from them too ^^

I've never seen anybody sleeping in Mc over here. It's quite amusing to see such ppl in Japan. What is more interesting imo is the fact that no one is disturbing their sleep. Mcs over here are always so crowded and noisy.

McDonald's = hotel

It should be noted that the McDonald's in Japan usually have a sign somewhere in the store (especialy in nightlife located McD's such as Shibuya and Shinjuku) that prohibit studying, sleeping, etc.

They do seem to be lax on the enforcement.

Trivia for the day: in 関西 (Kansai; western Japan i.e. Ōsaka), the nickname for McDonalds's in まくど (makudo). In 関東 (Kantō; eastern Japan i.e. Tōkyō), it's マック (makku), like the computer.

It's a rare site in my country. If it's in my country I'm sure they will wake you up then call you to leave.

日本の学生は、勉強するのに塾の自習室にならびます。
そのほかは飲食店でする。

イギリスでは、学生はどこで勉強しているのですか？

Studying at McD. I heard of it here, but gotta try it myself one day.

Never here...

If you aren't eating you get kicked out absalout BS!
^_^ even if you are just having a chat after eating there!

Here you won't see people sleeping in McD but them hogging to the seats for free wifi+free power for whole day web-surfing. Which begs me to wonder what can they be doing in the net whole day long? But people sleeping in parks are common and recently there was a report that someone was fine by the authorities for sleeping in the park when he was apparently just taking a short wink and shelter over the rain that had fallen earlier.

The Macdonalds here is not worth sleeping in. God, hard plastic chairs...

There're soft leather chairs, but they haven't got armrests like in that last picture. XD

McDonalds here is VERY different to the ones in Australia. I think the service here in Japan is so much better.
I've seen people sleeping, studying, or just sitting and playing their DS. In Australia, people just eat then go.

McDonals here is pretty noisy to be able to sleep especially the ones near schools.

Here, our Mcdonalds don't even come close to this Mcdonalds. Every furniture piece is cheap and here really isn't somewhere where you would want to take a nap. The Mcdonalds in this photo looks more like a Boston Stoker(coffee shop in town). Good point about people leaving their bags unattended because you can't do that here without worrying about if somebody went through your things.

Oh god... We've had this happen at the Mc.Dee's I work at. We've had people fall asleep, study, hold business meetings, almost anything that cna be done in our store. Whats weirds is we got a bunch of tourists direct from Japan in one day and they did the same thing with their bags. My coworkers were all like "What the hell?" It was funny because they couldnt figure out how to get the people attention so i'm standing in the back with microphone headset on while they have reciever in their ear giving them directiosn on how to greet them. Needless to say they spoke almost fluent Engrish, but still we tried to make their experience as welcomeing as possible. They took pictures with us even! We went from being workers to site seeing attractions in under an hour.

Mickey D's (as we call it) where I live isn't super popular. In the mornings, it's where all the older people go to drink coffee and read newspaper. In-N-Out is by far the most popular hamburger joint in the area. The Mickey D's sounds a lot like the Starbucks around here (people sitting there studying and stuff).

That's how sleepy they are;

Thats convinent.
And I agree with "Hidden Oasis", it does seem like Starbucks.
You can actually stay there and cut school too.
I've tried, very boring if you dont have a laptop too.
>.<

Haven't tried, but you probably can't do it here in Estonia.

I've never ended up sleeping at any sort of resteraunt. I wouldn't be surprised to see someone asleep at this one McDonald's here though, the one with leather chairs, and a fireplace. [the two seats next to the fireplace are the best.]

Given the fact that McDonalds tables in Holland aren't that clean (mostly sticky), I wouldn't even dare to rest my head on such a table, let alone sleep on it! That's why I never saw and probably won't see anyone sleeping in a Dutch McDonalds. Besides that, it's never quiet enough to get some good rest.

About the I-claim-this-table-with-my-bag, I wouldn't try it here...unless you want to get rid off your bag. ^^

The perfect place for molesters and thieves to strike!~

Mcdonalds near hear its prohibited to sleep in the tables as well as apart your seat (if you are alone) with your backbag.
I heard some other Mc has a time limit of 15 mins for your staying...

So true about the London McDonalds and stealing. But I guess it's because Japanese people are not thieves and don't wish to ever commit to it. So that in a way is good ^_^

Why does the McDonalds there look so much more comfortable than the ones i'm used to? LOL
I'm pretty sure if you fell asleep in a mcDonalds here they'd probably wake you up anyways much like phossil said but ... idk about the time limit. LOL. Glad to see the japanese are so relaxed. XD

An employee woke me up when I tried to nap in a McDonalds in NYC. At least she was nice about it.

Never, it's pretty weird to even think of trying to sleep/nap anywhere in public here in Holland. let alone at McD? XD

I wouldn't know, I'd never go in a mc d. Food is horrid.

Wow That is the cleanest McDonald's I've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!
Personally I don't eat there, I haven't set foot in one in over ten years. They sell gross from a distance and you really don't "know" what it actually is in them things they sell you.

It'd be impossible to sleep in a McDonald's here what with the hard plastic chairs and booths and the numerous crying children running in and out of the Playplace. Not that I would do it in the first place. I see a lot of people in there that would steal your stuff just for the fun of it.

I would love to be able to catch a snooze at a McD or any fast food place. But I think most fast food employees will ask you to leave. Most places have an unsolicited rule about loitering. They are afraid they will attract vagrants and street people especially close to the downtown core.

I used to be able to sleep anywhere... including church... ;). The first thing I do a work is to check out the best place to sleep is. I would just prefer to nap over eating lunch. Anyhow at my new work.. there is not really anyplace to sleep. So I resort to go back to my vehicle if I want to nap. The only problem right now is that it gets really cold in the winter...my car is like an ice box. In the last two weeks, the temperature has dropped to below -30c. Oh well...must drink more bad coffee to stay awake :(

Nope. I never see anyone sleeping inside McD. I mean, "Are you fukken crazy?" Sleeping inside McD. Personally, I don't think sleeping or taking nap in a Fast Food restaurant will do any good. Besides, it's usually full of crowd and noisy. -_-

Wonder what they'll do if i pull this trick, move their belongings and take their seat/table lol!

i dont eat McDowells very much as FF's are not healthy for the diet.

I can see why they would sleep! It looks so comfy!

About that bit about leaving bags at tables- that was just one of the things I enjoyed about Japan. Do that here and it'll be gone=.=;

Whoa Mc D's is so different here in NYC. I am not in there much, but when I do pay a visit the last thing I want to do is sleep there. I am always trying to get out of there as soon as possible :)

I've been in some McD's with signs posted that say everyone must limit their stay to 20 minutes or less. They would never allow napping since they barely allow a person time to get in line, eat, and use the restroom!

I think if I fall sleep in any restaurant or fast food herem they just kicked me out! >.<
I usually fall slept when I was going on the bus to the university a few years ago, but I was afraid to get robbed.

kirainet also has some great pictures of japanese people sleeping all over the place. Coming from the uk manchester i really wouldn't feel safe going to sleep or leaving my belongings anywhere in public. This just might be my own paranoia but i really just don't think it would be safe.

Lol are you joking? people from the UK are saying they "feel it might be unsafe" etc. Of course it is, your lucky to not get your bag robbed off you on the spot let alone leaving it lying around.

Maybe in Japan people are just generally a lot more trustworthy and don't steal like that.

A bag left unattended is asking to be taken away where I live.
I haven't seen anyone asleep in a Mcdonalds but in other places, yes.

here in mexico if you leave your stuff to get your burger it'll be gone too.

Ooh.. McDonalds in Japan looks so relaxed and comfy. Sortof like a bookstore here in Canada. Our McDonalds are all really dirty and gross so sleeping on a table would be rather sticky. And we don't have couches. But I remember when I went to Hong Kong, they had chicken wings and burgers with rice instead of buns there :]/ Yum.. I miss Hong Kong.. =.=

The last photo, I've never seen chairs that nice or comfy at a mcdonalds. There all pretty much hard and plastic.

Just kinda wonder what kind of time these photos were taken at? Would you actually be able to sleep overnight at McDonalds?

Kinda makes me think of cats~ how felines will just up and nap anywhere they please in public places XD
I could never sleep in public, I'd be too afraid of someone stealing my stuff.

comfy chairs! no wonder they're sleeping. wasn't it a while back where some guys were caught filming an AV in macdees? lol

They are waiting for the first train. - :-)

My god! Its hilarious. Sleeping in the subways that I've seen, I even slept on a train before. But fall a sleep at a station and restaurant, unbelievable.

d@@b

napping in mcdonalds haha fun. i hear the food is better in eurape and japan in mcdonalds

Here in the USA, I don't patronize McDonald's except to use their bathroom. The ironic thing is Wal-Mart, another corporation I don't like happen to have McD's in their stores. Shop at Wally World and get crappy products and then eat crappy food there.

Never would have thought that public napping would be such an everyday occurrence in Japan. Much less at cesspools like McDonalds... :/

Normal people in my country don't sleep at McDonald's but I certainly do sometimes ^^ and yes, people usually laugh @.@javascript:loadCommentForm('bottom',%20731);

*lolzZz* ^,^

i´ve never seen people sleeping at mc donalds. The chairs & tables should be very uncomfortable.

those people must be wiped from whatever they've been doin.

In my hometown, people who would leave their bags in the seat would me meaningless, I mean even myself, I if I see a bag in a seat I would just move it aside and seat there, I wouldn´t steal anything though.
I found really intersting the fact that McDonald´s its used for studying over night hehe.

yeah, back home here in The 'Burg, the Mconald's is awesome, so clean and all that. And it's right near a major travel hub (Flying J) and...this is making meh hungry

I'm waiting for them to release the McSushi burger with the Wasabi Fries meal deal.

I love McDonalds in Japan for one simple reason... Cinnamon Melts - anyone who's tried them should agree they are the best!