In Tokyo, one of the most visible signs of Christmas are the life-sized Colonel Sanders San models or statues, positioned directly outside most KFC outlets, attired in red and white Santa Claus regalia.
The Japanese have a special message for the rest of the world this festive season: you're a turkey if you don't devour Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day. Well, that's a rough translation but the truth is that Colonel Harland Sanders has nearly as much Yuletide cache as Santa Claus in Japan at this time of the year.
But one of the most visible signs of Christmas, Nippon-style, are the life-sized Colonel Sanders San models or statues, positioned directly outside most KFC outlets, attired in red and white Santa Claus regalia. By submitting your email you are agreeing to Fairfax Media's terms and conditions and privacy policy.
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