“Why not have KFC for Christmas?”

In Japan, eating KFC on Christmas has become a beloved tradition!

Send a warm and crispy KFC gift to your friends and loved ones living in Japan this Christmas.

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Christmas = KFC Day??? 🍗

Every Christmas season, around 3.6 million households across Japan enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken, making it a nationwide tradition.

Ryohei Ando, a 40-year-old employee working in the marketing department of a sports goods company in Tokyo, says,
“My kids think it’s completely normal.”

That’s how deeply rooted KFC has become in Japanese Christmas culture.

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🐔 Why Do Japanese People Eat KFC on Christmas?

During the economic boom of the 1970s, Japanese consumers gained more financial freedom and began to show strong interest in Western fashion and food culture.

KFC capitalized on this trend and introduced the “Party Barrel Set” as a Christmas menu.

There are also stories behind this tradition:
One says it began when a foreign customer requested chicken delivery on Christmas Day while dressed as Santa.
Another suggests KFC created the concept after hearing that foreigners in Japan were looking for a substitute for turkey at Christmas.

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🏯 The Perfect Time to Send a KFC Gift to Friends in Japan

This Christmas, why not express your gratitude and appreciation by sending a KFC gift to someone special living in Japan?

On a cold, snowy white Christmas,
with a “KFC Party Barrel Set” or “KFC Chicken” — crispy on the outside, warm at heart —

Give them a Christmas filled with smiles and delicious memories.

👉 A truly thoughtful gift for those who know Japan’s Christmas culture.