Forget the figgy pudding! The fried chicken chain has been a holiday staple in the East Asian country since the mid-1970s ...

KFC entered that landscape in 1970 through a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation. The brand’s early years in Japan were ...

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In 1974, KFC launched its 'Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii!' campaign (which translates as 'Kentucky for Christmas!').

Christmas traditions vary widely across cultures, with each region adding its unique flavor to the celebration. In the United Kingdom, for example, Father Christmas delivers gifts, while in Greece, St ...

To make life more convenient (and lucrative), KFC has also spread Christmas out to include the days leading up to December 25 ...

(Yuichi YAMAZAKI/AFP/AFP) KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other ...

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Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.

A statue of Colonel Sanders dressed as Santa Claus is displayed at the KFC Christmas restaurant in Tokyo - Copyright AFP Yuichi YAMAZAKI A statue of Colonel Sanders ...

KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other treats. The Barron's news ...