During this period of rapid globalization, Japan's fast-food industry expanded 600% between 1970 and 1980, according to "Colonel Comes to Japan," a 1981 documentary directed by John Nathan.

In Japan, Christmas dinner is all about Kentucky Fried Chicken. Every December, millions of Japanese families line up for KFC, a tradition that started with a 1970s marketing campaign called ...

Christmas markets, decorative lights, trees and Santa-themed displays can all be found in Japan in late December, but the country has also developed its own traditions – along with Kentucky ...

The Japan travel experts at Japan Rail Pass compiled a list of Japan's five most unique Christmas traditions that just might be worth adopting this year. 1.

A KFC in Japan was decked out in Christmas decor in 2016. Quality Stock Arts/Shutterstock In Japan, Christmas is celebrated in a more secular way than in other predominantly Christian countries.

Christmas is the busiest time of year for KFC in Japan, as, per tradition, many families get their holiday dinner from the restaurant. The tradition started around 1974, but there are a couple ...

The company even has special packaging and marketing with its "Kentucky for Christmas" campaign. (Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images) KFC came to Japan in the 1970s and began its Christmas campaign in 1974.

While Mari Lwyd may look terrifying, getting a visit is actually considered good luck. FRIED CHICKEN IN JAPAN: In Japan, nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a steaming plate of chicken.

Christmas is a global celebration, but each country adds its own unique customs and traditions to this festive season. While the holiday brings people together worldwide, how it’s celebrated ...

A KFC in Japan was decked out in Christmas decor in 2016. Quality Stock Arts/Shutterstock In Japan, Christmas is celebrated in a more secular way than in other predominantly Christian countries.

Christmas traditions vary widely around the world, and from caroling horse skulls to cheeky figurines to buckets of fried chicken, here are five Christmas customs you may not know.