Why Japanese eat KFC for Christmas?

A fried chicken Christmas dinner became a tradition in the 1970's thanks to a very successful Kentucky Fried Chicken ad campaign!! The manager of Japan's first KFC in the 70's was inspired to market KFC as a Christmas meal when he overheard some foreigners reminiscing on how they missed turkey dinner at Christmas.
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Why do Japanese like KFC on Christmas?

According to KFC Japan, it all dates back to 1974 after a KFC Japan sales team member overheard a foreign customer complain about not being able to get turkey and making do with fried chicken for Christmas.
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Why do the Japanese eat Kentucky Fried Chicken?

But why? Turns out the entire thing can be traced back to one man: Takeshi Okawara, the enterprising manager of the first KFC in Japan, opened in Nagoya in November 1970. The company line is that Okawara had a dream about selling a party bucket full of chicken, and started a one-store campaign to boost sales.
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What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?

As turkey is difficult to find in Japan, the staple dish for Christmas in Japan is chicken. Many restaurants offer special limited-edition Christmas chicken menu items for eat-in or takeout. This is usually fried or roast chicken, and may contain sides as well.
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Which country traditionally eats KFC for Christmas?

Each Christmas Day, the Japanese get KFC. To understand why, we must travel back in time to December 1974, when KFC Japan, a company run by the American parent and the Japanese Mitsubishi Corporation, had been serving the land of the rising sun for just four years.
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What are the Christmas traditions in Japan?

In Japan, Christmas is the time for friends and couples to have parties, make plans to meet up for dinner and celebrate as much as they can. And New Year is the time of the year when all members of the family come together, visit the temple, and usher-in January 1st, with food and drinks.
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What are 5 facts about Christmas in Japan?

5 Things About Christmas In Japan Everyone Should Know
  • It's the most romantic day of the year. Share. ...
  • Lights, lights everywhere. Share. ...
  • What turkey? It's all about the Kentucky (Fried Chicken) ...
  • Let them eat cake (but save some for yourself too) Share. ...
  • Ripping open your presents is bad form. Share.
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What does Japan call Santa?

Christmas is right around the corner so let's take a look at Santa's Buddhist counterpart in Japan! It's the most wonderful time of the year again in Japan, and Santa Claus is coming to town. It may surprise some readers, but the big jolly man is quite popular in Japan.
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Did the Japanese invent Christmas?

Christmas was first introduced to Japan during the Sengoku period, or the “Warring States Period” (15th – 17th century). This was a time of social upheaval among Japanese warlords. The missionary Francis Xavier introduced Christianity to Japan.
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Do Japanese like KFC?

Japan is the third-largest market for KFC after China and the United States with 1,165 outlets as of December 2014. In Japan, 70 percent of sales are takeout, with customers tending to buy fried chicken for parties and other special occasions and eating it as a side dish.
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Which country has no KFC?

What Countries do not have a KFC? There are so many places to find KFC, but there are also some spots that no longer offer the fried chicken chain. There are no longer any KFC locations in Zimbabwe, Israel, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Guyana, Haiti, Andorra, Norway, or Fiji.
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Which KFC is the best in the world?

Best Kentucky fried chicken in the world - KFC Antigua - Fort Road.
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Why does KFC taste different in different countries?

The interesting thing about KFC is how much it is localised to suit the local tastes and is modified to include some of the local food. This is down to the franchise model that KFC use and the freedom it gives to their franchisees to give each country its own 'flavour' of KFC.
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What KFC sells the most chicken?

KFC that sells the most chicken of any franchise in the world, Port of Spain, Trinidad.
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Is Jamaican KFC different?

I was done with American KFC for good. But now that I've tried the Jamaican KFC, I know it's still possible to have good Kentucky Fried Chicken! That's really the difference. It looks and taste like the original recipe and cooking style of the original Kentucky Fried Chicken of my childhood.
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Does North Korea have KFC?

We are proud to serve our Eternal Generals (who are also honourary Colonels here at KFC North Korea) always.
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Do they have KFC in Russia?

There are currently 1,000 KFC restaurants in Russia, with the majority operated by franchisees. Russia is a key market for Yum! Brands, which planned to triple the number of KFC restaurant locations worldwide in the next few years.
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What do Japanese think of Christmas?

In Japan, Christmas in known as more of a time to spread happiness rather than a religious celebration. Christmas Eve is often celebrated more than Christmas Day. Christmas Eve is thought of as a romantic day, in which couples spend together and exchange presents.
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Why was Christmas banned in Japan?

Increasingly suspicious of Christianity, the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu banned the religion, and practitioners were badly persecuted. Christmas fell away, except perhaps in celebrations by secret Christians—kakure Kirishitan.
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Is Christmas banned in Japan?

Christmas in Japan has come in and out of favor over the centuries. The holiday first found its way to the islands when Christianity was introduced in 1549. However, in 1614 it was banned by the shogunate along with all other Christian traditions.
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Why is Christmas romantic in Japan?

Families celebrate and gather for dinner, decorate trees and little ones are rewarded with a special Santa moment. However, in Japan, December 24 can also mean romance. It is all about love actually. Restaurants are full of couples on special dates and engagement proposals abound.
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What religion is Japan?

The Japanese religious tradition is made up of several major components, including Shinto, Japan's earliest religion, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Christianity has been only a minor movement in Japan.
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What countries dont celebrate Christmas?

Afghanistan, Algeria, Bhutan, North Korea, Libya, Mauritania, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Yemen do not recognize Christmas as a public holiday.
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