1971–1984[]
This logo was first introduced to the Japanese when McDonald's opened its first Japanese branch in Tokyo on 21 July 1971. This was the first McDonald's franchise in Asia. The restaurant is referred to in Japanese as 「マクドナルド」[makudonarudo].
1984–2003[]
In 1984, the logo was given a red background and the text became white.
2003–2006[]
2006–present[]
As part of the first restaurant redesign for decades, called 'Forever Young', the logo was redesigned.