Information checked: October 7, 2026 (JST). McDonald’s Japan’s seasonal Sankaku Choco Pie returns on October 7, 2026 with two versions: a new Cookie & Cream Strawberry flavor and a renewed Black chocolate version.
If you are visiting Japan this autumn, this is a limited-time dessert rather than a permanent menu item, and the two flavors have different planned end dates.
Prices and sales periods
| Flavor | Price | Planned sales period |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie & Cream Strawberry | From ¥190 | Oct. 7 to late Oct. 2026 |
| Black | From ¥180 | Oct. 7 to late Dec. 2026 |
McDonald’s Japan says both products are available from opening to closing at participating restaurants. Prices can differ by location and for delivery orders.
What is Sankaku Choco Pie?
“Sankaku” means triangular in Japanese. The product is a warm, flaky pie filled with a sweet cream. It is one of McDonald’s Japan’s recurring autumn desserts and is often promoted as a seasonal menu item.
What is different in 2026?
The new Cookie & Cream Strawberry version combines sweet-and-tart strawberry flavor with cocoa-cookie texture. The returning Black version has been renewed with a stronger roasted-almond character in its rich chocolate filling.
If you prefer a fruitier limited flavor, the strawberry version is the one to watch because its planned sales period is much shorter. The Black version is scheduled to remain until late December, although availability can end earlier depending on stock.
Can you buy it at every McDonald’s in Japan?
The official announcement says the products are sold nationwide at McDonald’s Japan locations, with some stores excluded. A social-media post showing availability at one location does not guarantee stock at another.
For the most practical check, open the official McDonald’s Japan app or mobile-order menu for the store you plan to use. This also helps you confirm the actual price at that location.
What international visitors should know
- Ask for “Sankaku Choco Pie” if you are ordering in person.
- The product may be hot inside, so take care when eating it.
- Delivery prices may be higher than in-store prices.
- Limited-edition packaging is not guaranteed and designs cannot necessarily be selected.
- The strawberry flavor has the shorter announced sales window.
Bottom line
Both 2026 Sankaku Choco Pie flavors launch on October 7. The strawberry version starts at ¥190 and is planned through late October, while the Black version starts at ¥180 and is planned through late December. If strawberry is your goal, it is worth checking availability earlier in the month.
Official source: McDonald’s Japan news release
Japanese version: 三角チョコパイ2026まとめ