http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/27/business/mcdonalds-in-japan-resolves-fry-shortage.html 2014-12-27 01:58:14 McDonald’s in Japan Resolves Fry Shortage The company said it would resume serving all portion sizes of fries on Jan. 5 after resolving an inventory crunch stemming from labor disruptions on the West Coast of the United States. === A widespread shortage of French fries appeared to be easing in Japan.