12 Reasons Japanese Culture Is Deeply Disturbing, But Still Wonderfully Fascinating

12. They LOVE Kentucky Fried Chicken

In America, it takes a specialized palate to understand what makes Kentucky Fried Chicken enjoyable. Let’s be honest, in terms of fast food, KFC is pretty low on the totem pole. However, in Japan, KFC is an extremely popular chain. In fact, every KFC features a life-size version of the Colonel himself, welcoming customers. Meanwhile, Christians throughout Japan flock to KFC to celebrate Christmas Eve. On December 24, the lines at the chain go out the door. People even go so far as to make reservations months in advance. At KFC.