Colonel Sanders

Samurai Colonel Sanders is coming to KFC stores around Japan

‘Tis the season for warrior chicken.

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Harvester Yakumo: A restaurant inspired by the Colonel from KFC

The man who made KFC so popular at Christmas brought a taste of Kentucky to Japan in more ways than one.

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KFC Japan stops selling “Sand” and changes name to “Burgers” with new spicy and cheese versions

Smart move or wasted opportunity?

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Why is Asuka standing next to Colonel Sanders? Because it’s Thursday of course!

Two legends at what they do, just hanging out.

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Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken

Real-life fan steps into the suit of the Colonel.

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KFC Japan’s giant Colonel Sanders mobile battery ready to “receive everyone’s love in both hands”

Show the Colonel some love, and he’ll give your mobile devices some juice as part of creative writing contest.

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A roundup of some of this year’s best “Samurai Sanders”: KFC’s mascot in samurai armor【Photos】

Which is your favorite Children’s Day Shogun Sanders?

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Colonel Sanders gets hot and spicy as star of official anime-style KFC dating simulator【Video】

Game is officially published by KFC, promises a romance that will make you want to lick your fingers.

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KFC Japan rolls out statues of Colonel Sanders sitting down, challenges public to name it

The beloved grandfather of fried chicken finally gets to rest his feet after standing for decades in Japan.

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A Finger-lickin’ Phantom? Terrifying statue haunts Japanese Twitter user biking home

A Japanese user shared a terrifying tale of a ghostly gentleman who appeared to accost him – and according to the Internet, he’s a repeat offender.

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KFC Philippines searches for new Colonel Sanders

It worked for Journey, why not Kentucky Fried Chicken?

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Colonel Sanders becomes harbinger of death in darkly comical Japanese New Year’s card

It’s terror-inducin’ good!

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Colonel Sanders gets a needed makeover to bring him into 2017

Is the change a welcome eyeful? Or is this a case of too much too soon? You be the judge.

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Prepare for battle? Colonel Sanders across Japan found decked out in samurai armor 【Photos】

Kentucky Fried Chicken – American fast food chain and purveyor of greasy, finger-lickin’ goodness – has firmly established itself in the Japanese landscape ever since the first store opened in the 1970s, and has been a Christmas-dinner staple in Japanese homes since. At pretty much any location you stop by, Colonel Sanders will be there to greet you in his signature white suit, his plastic-y smile welcoming you inside.

In the past few days, however, Colonels across the nation have been spotted in full samurai garb. What is the meaning of all this? Is KFC about ready to wage a Last Samurai-esque battle of the fast foodies? Unfortunately the truth is not that epic, but all these Samurai Sanders still look pretty cool as they get ready to celebrate the upcoming Japanese holiday Boys’ Day.

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Colonel Sanders Cosplays as Goku! KFC Japan to Offer Dragon Ball Z Merchandise for a Limited Time

In Japan, Colonel Sanders has been known to dress up as Santa Claus around Christmas time and as a giant purple robot around…other times, but now he’s found an even cooler costume. Starting February 15, Colonel Sanders will cosplay as Dragon Ball Z’s Goku at seven different locations in Japan. Each statue will hold one of the seven dragon balls, distinguished by the number of stars contained in the middle.

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LSH Pork Cutlet: It’s Finger Sucking Good!

Everyone wants a little KFC, but Asia in particular has embraced the greasy wings served up by everyone’s favorite self-made restaurateur Colonel Sanders.  In Japan, the Colonel is so beloved his statues can be found outside of nearly every franchise – often in costume.  He even enjoys the same privacy rights as other citizens.

He is also the victim of various copycats this side of the Pacific. In Korea there is said to be a knock-off restaurant operating right next to a legitimate KFC in broad daylight.  We sent Kuzo in for reconnaissance.

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