KFC has become a Christmas tradition in Japan. This is largely thanks to Takeshi Okawara, who managed the first KFC restaurant in Japan. These days, Japanese people could end up waiting in long ...

It’s hardly a cheap experience either: the standard party box, with eight pieces of chicken, a shrimp gratin and a chocolate cake (yes, KFC Japan does cake), is ¥4,580 when booked in advance.

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.