Japan finally has had their wait for the McRib return come to an end! It is being temporarily offered as part of a contest where one of three reoccurring limited time sandwiches will become a regular menu item. They note it has been 7 years since they last had the McRib there, and is currently only the 8th time since 2001, see more about that release here.

The contest requires participants to either scan a QR code on the sandwich to vote, or to send out a tweet indicating they want their sandwich to win. The three sandwiches in the contest are the McRib, Teriyaki Chicken Filet, and a breakfast sandwich Tamago Double Mack. As of this post, the McRib is trailing the other two options.Reasons for why the McRib is behind? Well one fan explains that while the McRib tastes good, they do not like the non-circular bun.

Want to help the McRib catch up?

1. Tweet the text from their McRib contest page
   (google translation:
   Next regular one # vote for Macklib!
   Macdonald # Regular Contest Audition 5/29 (Tue) 17: 59 until the vote is accepted!
   For details, please visit http://w.mdj.jp/1a11za)
2. Retweet this post.

The contest ends on May 29th.

Contest Materials for the McRib in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P88o6A4EEo

#レギュラー争奪オーディション 出場中の #マックリブ が苦戦している模様!
ワイルドさじゃ負けない!スモーキーなBBQソースにジューシーポークが特長のマックリブ😋7年ぶりの復活からレギュラー昇格なるか!? #マックリブ を応援したい人はこの投稿をRT!
投票速報はこちらから https://t.co/Sd6b84QPPq pic.twitter.com/lxf5Ld4igF

— マクドナルド (@McDonaldsJapan) May 18, 2018

Google Translate attempt:

Update May 29th:

Final standings are in, and sadly the McRib finished in last place.

McRib comes in last