McDonald’s Japan took an emergency measure on Tuesday to ration its french fries in 2,900 restaurants nationwide, following a supply shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic and shipping disruptions in Canada. The company said in a statement that its supply shipment was disrupted due to flood damage in Vancouver and the impact of the pandemic on its global supply chain. The potatoes used for the french fries are imported from North America, it said. “While it is difficult to procure raw materials in a stable manner, we have cooperated with importers and suppliers to proactively take alternative measures,” it stated. As such, McDonald’s Japan said it will only be selling fries in small sizes, while the sale of medium- and large-sized fries will temporarily be discontinued from Friday until Dec. 30. “We sincerely apologize for any convenience caused to our customers,” it remarked. McDonald’s Japan did not quantify the financial …