While the Japanese population is only about 1% Christian, the holiday is a big – if slightly different – deal than it is in the states.Ĭhristmas markets, decorative lights, trees and Santa-themed displays can all be found in Japan in late December, but the country has also developed its own traditions – along with Kentucky Fried Chicken, strawberry cake and romantic dinner dates often mark Christmas, according to TimeOut Japan. Tokyo hot fried chicken Is the worlds first nashville Hot and Japanese fried chicken fusion. Roughly 10 percent of its annual turnover for the entire year.
In 2018, KFC Japan posted all-time high sales of roughly 68 million USD for the five days from December 21 to 25. The chain launched its first Christmas campaign in December 1974, and has continued to do so every year at all its outlets nationwide. KFC at Christmas has become something of a tradition in Japan with some attributing its yuletide popularity to a kindergarten delivery being made in a Santa Claus outfit which was such a success it was requested by a number of other schools and subsequently gave the company the idea of associating its product to Christmas. TOKYO, JAPAN – DECEMBER 23: People queue in front of a KFC restaurant on Decemin Tokyo, Japan. Google reports that every December there is even a spike in KFC-related searches in the country. Christmas Eve has traditionally been KFC’s busiest single day of the year – with roughly 10 times more customers than normal. The popular American fast food restaurant has been embedded in Japanese Christmas culture dating back to the 1970s, according to KFC Japan, which sees its highest sales of the year during the holiday.
(NEXSTAR) – Christmas is near, and in Japan that means that many families will be heading out together to pick up their feast for the celebration … from KFC.
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