In Japan, eating fried chicken on Christmas has become a beloved tradition, but it all started with a marketing twist in 1973 by KFC’s Aoyama store manager, Takeshi Okawara. After an NHK broadcast mistakenly reported that Americans eat fried chicken at Christmas, the idea spread nationwide. Now, KFC’s Christmas meals are a holiday staple in Japan. #FakeNews #ChristmasFriedChicken #KFCMarketing #JapanChristmasTradition

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The Curious Case of Japan’s Christmas Fried Chicken Tradition

When discussing fake news, it’s often met with public outrage and calls for accountability. Yet, some instances of “fake news” have seamlessly blended into cultural traditions, becoming part of…

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