McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.

TOKYO (AP) — Fast-food chain McDonald’s Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.

McDonald’s latest Pokémon-themed Happy Meals promised a playful mix of nostalgia and excitement. Instead, the launch sparked an unexpected frenzy that swept across Japan, leaving restaurants overwhelmed and the promotion cut short.