KFC Christmas Japan: A Delicious Alternate Reality
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- čas přidán 27. 12. 2013
- Every year on christmas day, KFC Japan experiences it's busiest day of the year. KFC in Japan has become the equivalent of an annual christmas dinner, in a day that is not only awesome but often feels like an alternate reality.
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This year I wanted a piece of the action and ordered from the "Premium Series Menu" - KFC Japan's unique seasonal menu.
Experience KFC in a whole new light; from KFC on air planes and KFC's in Tokyo with Whisky bars, to microwaving red wine chicken and out-running "north Korean" jet fighters. It's all here.
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how is it that KFC gets better the farther you get from Kentucky?
DeathBringer9000 I don't know why
It's like the opposite of a home field advantage.
Because countries like Japan have stricter requirements on selling actual "food" whereas here in the states, you are free to basically sell fried sofa cushions given how lax regulation is...and people eat the shit anyway. Gotta love unregulated capitalism.
Hentai Commander I am only partly joking: www.chowhound.com/post/buns-taste-gym-mats-azodicarbonamide-game-mcdonalds-dunkin-816257 When people say they want to take a trip to the gym after fast food, I do not think they mean they want to EAT the gym, but that is what people are eating. The same chemical used to treat gym mats is being put in most US fast food to preserve it.
It's the consumer market, which is discerning, and the positioning of the brand. Japan has really high standards for food, so even Convenience Store food is fresh and delicious. Also, KFC entered into Japan--as it did in many Asian markets--as an aspirational luxury-within-reach brand. It's not the place where crack whores and the homeless pick at their scabs. It's a legit place to go on a date.
I love how chris is still using some of the same sound bites years later. if it aint broke dont fix it
Precisely!
That's crazy he replied 7 years later lol
@@seansherman327 clazy
Chris is always watching 👀
And he replied years later..
a letter from the colonel himself ....
haha and what a disappointment it was
+Abroadin Japan Kind of like this video. : L (we saw this all last year!)
Sorry-I was rapped (I mean wrapped) up in all of the excitement! I apologise for the spelling mistake 👍
Howard Thomas lol
Put it in the microwave. Thanks Colonel
"Premium KFC" that alone is alternate reality
@@originelltnamn True.
@@originelltnamn No. lol
Premium KFC would essentially be the stuff that the Kernal himself would have made.
@@TheCaptainSplatter that's nice but the crop they sell here in America... is just deep-fried rat
@Kermit The Master Smith To be honest I have never heard about the rat conspiracy, I was pointing out my dislike for their fried chicken.😅
2:19 "One of those things didn't happen." Yeah that haircut story sounds a little far fetched xD
+momiji lover No it's definitely going to work. Who the heck goes to work on a holiday? >_
+momiji lover nice jajajajaaj
japanese citizens that's who :)
Mora do you understand sarcasm?
@@tacocatt6808 do you understand sarcasm?
The idea that getting KFC at Christmas started because a few people couldn’t find turkeys during the holidays has the exact feel as the family going out for Chinese at the end of A Christmas Story.
Funny enough Danny from game grumps once said that his family being Jewish would go out for Chinese on Christmas since the restaurants would be open
Fa ra ra ra ra, ra ra ra ra
they had a whole roasted duck on the table and the chef chopped the head off in front of them
@@daleva187goligo it was smiling happy
I'm liking this British humor.
+Kuwmba Bumba me too
In British it's not humor, it's 'humour' LOL 😂
Yep, he's cool.
The Colonel says..put it in the microwave.
Thanks for putting yourself through that for us.
No problem - it was hard work ;-)
Subbed, just because of that Korean air show skit! Never laughed this hard in months!
You should check it out - tickets for the North Korean air show are pretty reasonably priced.Prices start at YOUR FREEDOM.
Man, That's a bargain!
I'm sorry, you had me at "preorder chicken" . I never knew you could preorder food.
Ithritable That's because alot of Japanese people will wait in a long line in agonizing hours to get KFC
Ithritable educate yourself, fool.
You never go by a pie shop that has a sign to pre-order your Holiday pies?
To the OP: During Christmas in Los Angeles, you need to pre-order your Thanksgiving meals from grocery stores and restaurants. They're set menus and the stores need to be able to get specialty items like Free Range OrganicTurkeys. They'll advertise a month ahead of time and will only make a few extra, beyond the pre-orders. This way, they don't lose profit for unclaimed meals.
Ithritable people do that all the time in the states. Lots of people prefer to get their holiday spread from the store so they don’t have to cook all day. Grocery stores and some restaurants have special holiday menus with meat and side items but you have to order it ahead of time so they know how much to make. Maybe it’s uncommon in other parts of the world, I never thought about it.
9 years too late, but we actually studied KFC's brilliant Japanese marketing in one of my MBA courses. Just wanted you to know there are people in classrooms literally studying the KFC Christmas Bucket.
"The peasants"
K
> focusing on the more commercialized aspects
So basically they celebrate Christmas?
Does KFC stand for Kentokyo Fried chicken in Japan?
I always thought it was Kanto Fried Chicken.
+Marcello Capone Kyoto fried chicken
+Marcello Capone Kernel Fried Chicken.
+Marcello Capone Kentokyo fried christmas, come on dude ;)
Kansai Fried Chicken?
LMFAO North Korean air show hahahahhaa
If you go - be prepared to run!
Dude, make a video about the attention from girls you get in Japan. You're a handsome guy, and Japanese women rate British men as number one on their list of foreigners. You must get loads of attention walking about. That robot club video was friggin epic. And the table flip game hehehe...more vids dude. One about the ladies!
proconsulaugustus there's a channel called Filthy Frank that has a video that teaches you Japanese pick up lines.
And American Cuss Words,too!
Now we know why North Korea is shooting their rockets over Chris's head.
I'm from Kentucky, I grew up about 50 miles from where the Colonel started at his restaurant, and I was really looking forward to going to the Route 25 KFC/bar, but found out it's been closed for about a year. I guess they couldn't make a go of it.
I swear to the giant robot mecha gods, you are one of the single greatest and most entertaining video creators I have ever seen, anywhere :D
i'll second that!
I agree!
Though I don't really know what giant mecha gods are 🤔
As someone who isn't religious at all and celebrates Christmas every year for the raw commercialized aspect, this looks awesome! Christmas is really just an excuse for me to celebrate my friends and family and buy everyone gifts.
+Nick Lindsey during Katrina in New Orleans
damn ^^ :'D
Nick Lindsey Jesus sorry that was harsh XD
Nick,You related to Mark of the Raiders?
The date and many of the Christmas traditions were taken from the pagans by the Christians. So don't worry about the religious side.
Dude, this really hits "home" for me... Reminds me of the time my friends and I were visiting Japan around 2005 or so, and planned to have a Thanksgiving dinner at some local Peruvian restaurant (just outside Tokyo) that offered turkey on their menu. So we made a reservation and when we arrived there was no turkey to be found... Apparently we had to order the turkey ahead of time since it's rarely available (of course we were supposed to know that?) So I was determined and said screw it let's hit the City, and took the train down to Yokohama walked into the first KFC we could find and had chicken instead... Hey it may not had been turkey, but with all the proper side dishes it worked. And we had our low quality Thanksgiving in Japan.
Will I be popular during Christmas time in Japan, seeing as how im from Kentucky?
Almost definately :-)
Me to I'm from the home town Corbin,ky
Abroadin Japan HI, omg, can't believe i'm talking to you!!! okay i'm not sure, but i think it is spelled definitely, i just wanted to check in, since you're an english teacher after all, and i don't want those poor japanese students to learn something wrong, ey, im not actually joking. im eal fucking serious.
Noxite Prova Er...It was an ingenious test - congratulations! You've passed!
Abroadin Japan I spell it like that every time and have to always correct it... ALWAYS
anyone else get this recommended in 2020?
Yes, hello
hwllo yes
@Samuel Sandoval what course?
@Samuel Sandoval That sounds great, I'm writing a lecture on that topic, of course at a much lower level of detail
mate, you need to make serious money from this youtube channel! i haven't laughed so hard in weeks!
i've sat and watched 100's of videos of gaijins in japan.. most of which are great, but none have been made with classic english, down-played, sarcastic humour.
well played. i salute you sir.
i wish i had your wit.
This comment aged well.
@@TheRanguna It's been enjoyable watching his slow and steady rise to fame.
@@squeetnut it truly was and is!
@@TheRanguna i respect the grind! Youre still here!
@@hobbeliljevall3006 we are all still here for this lovely British guy 💪
I dunno if the Colonel himself would approve this. 70 bucks at a Canadian KFC would get you enough fried chicken and sides to feed 15 people. Here it gets you microwave chicken for 2, a little fried chicken tender things, and a salad? I dunno man.
+GooseHinson exactly what I thought, here if I bought 70 of kfc it would get me enough to have it as my christmas dinner with all my relatives, I could get what he got for like 30$ if it even sold here.
+GooseHinson Remember, this shit is considered "premium".
Ultradude yeah but it comes with a letter from colonel sanders himself!
And a Christmas cake!!!!
And a cool plate
sooo....the japanese christmas season is entirely devoted to merchandising? ah, exactly like the US then.
***** I'm the same way. I just get annoyed with the constant cycle of holiday-to-holiday-to-holiday in advertisements here in the states...
Its more like Christmas eve night is the main holiday. Since Christmas in Japan is a workday unless it falls on a weekend.
Literally the best youtube channel I've encountered. Bravo. Laughing out loud at work.
I really enjoy your wry humour.
Japan really knows how to make a big profit from foreign originated things, I love it! Christmas in the states has become more of a less religious thing it seems. To be honest, my favorite part of Christmas are the decorations and exclusive things you can purchase or will see in public during the season! Even though you won't get a 2 week holiday vacation or get to spend Christmas with the family...it seems like a ton of fun to witness and experience what Japan has to offer for Christmas. They manage to still have a crap ton of Christmas decor, sales, and exclusive products...I'm excited to be in Japan for Christmas one day! Hoping that this year you can show us exactly what it's like in the holiday season there...
There is no doubt that the holiday has become less religious here in America. It's more about gift-giving, and using it as an excuse to buy yourself a gift lol. I would honestly say that Christmas celebrated in America and Japan aren't too different depending on who you talk to. I do think that Japan seems more festive around that time of year, but that could just be my perception.
// jessica // it is only a religious holiday to those who are forcing themselves to celebrate it that way. In reality xmas is a worldwide commercial holiday to celebrate bonds between people and to give gifts and eat sweets. But here in the states if someone says that outloud, be prepared to face the wrath of bible thumpers.
Clooz ...unfortunately this is your perception of our Lord's day...we do not celebrate this day in the secular manner.
And Christmas as a Christian festival has its origins in a number of pagan/roman traditions. Christmas has been secularised for quite a while now. I too use Christmas to meet family/friends, exchange gifts, eat too much food, and become blind drunk. I don't need to be religious to do that.
+Sam Hickey lol not just christmas, it feels like christianity itself is secular these days
your editing is just amazing.
I used this video for my history homework on a question about the spread of American culture in the world. Thank you, Chris!
Your videos are absolutely hilarious. I love it! Have a good new year.
Thanks for the video! I really love this series!
Watching every abroad in japan video until I slowly go crazy episode 8
I never subscribe to youtube channels, but I've subscribed to yours. For some reason I've been drawn to Japan and Japanese culture for the past few years but I haven't had the chance to visit. Thanks for making really informative, yet hilarious videos! I sat down and watched all of them, and they made my day. So keep posting! Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks mate, this comment struck a chord with me because I can empathise! (I never subscribe either haha), so this comment is a big deal.
I saw your name in the subscription list and said no new uploads from this guy until i clicked and it said "uploaded 1 minute ago" lol. What a coincidence. Keep uploading.
These videos are incredible. Great job Chris. I live in Japan too so can relate. Happen to be watching the complete playlist lol, hooked!
I hope you keep releasing these videos!
Did I just see multiple flavors of Kit-Kat? OMG!
@71SgtMom The Green Tea one tastes like white chocolate mostly. When I was over there I didn't try too many of the kit kats, because oddly enough they had a ton of really, really good French bakeries. Although, they need to work on their translation. At one in Kyoto, at one bakery they had something labeled as a Pomme Tarte, so I was thinking "oh nice, Apples!"....surprise, it was actually Pomme de Terre ;/ Who the hell eats a potato pastry? lol
Lol our current image of Santa Claus was invented by Coca Cola so a Colonel Sanders Santa wouldn't be shocking
Don't you find it ironic since KFC serves the Pepsi brand?
+cesarmanuel51 That makes even more sense they want to reinvent the Santa
The "Extra Crispy Colonel" as Santa? Don't Laugh,It may just happen Yet!
Half true. Our santa is also from the germanic mythology about the norse gods and the midwinter tradition of "Yule". Coca Cola embrased and exaggerated Santa from the elf/gnomes in the germanic traditions/stories. In Sweden (where I live) and other northern european countries, "Christmas" is still called "Jul" from the norse mythology of "Yule".
takineko Thats bullshit. Maybe for Americans Coca-Cola is the face of Santa Claus but for most people Coca-Cola has shit nothing to do with their picture about Santa.
your humor just kills me. PLEASE continue making these videos!
I love old youtube videos. Something about the video quality of cameras back then and the different style of making a video. Though someone could argue that 2013 isn't that long ago but yeah.
btw your new and old videos are both incredible.
Nice to see you trying something new for your Christmas dinner. As the famous idiomatic expression goes: 'Variety is of the spice.'
Ha! 40 seconds in, and I had to give a thumbs up already. Love these videos.
This was his first Christmas in Japan…
This video is 8 years old.
His latest Christmas in Japan video said he had spent 8 years in japan and 3 years celebrating Christmas there.
It's amazing how the quality of the video has improved over the years but some of the bits stay the same(sound effects & KFC leaflets lol). Take care Chris and have a great new year!
merry christmas 6 years later!
Why go through the trouble of getting KFC when you could just get poki chicken from the conbini?
Merry Christmas and have a good New Year, mate! Btw, I wanted to highlight that these are by far the most well edited videos I have seen covering English speaking natives in Japan! How long have you been making vlogs? Because it's interesting that the quality of this 'series' is good from the get go (unlike many bloggers who start off a bit crap and improve).
Thanks mate. Honestly, it's just a hobby (film-making/editing) and I thought I'd apply it to my life here in Japan and it appears to have done well so far. There's no doubt there's along way to go though. Happy New Year
Chris, please make another video like this! It's sooo good. This is one of my favorite videos! :D
Entertaining video as always man, can't wait for the next one!
"Variety is of the spice"..... *"SPICE IS LIFE"*
Dune 1984???
More videos!
GREAT to see a new vid! Been getting the shakes man..you need to put more of this stuff out! :D
For some reason every Thanksgiving and Christmas I like watching this twice.
Variety meal? FOR PEASANTS. I laughed so hard.
Being British is fun.
Being 'Murikan is better. Trust me.
Cap'n Luvfansubs No offence, but I highly doubt that.
Ryan Platts No _offense_ taken.
uploaded 3 years ago?
okay
Thanks very much for these series.
So I just finished watching all your videos and subscribed to you. 20 minutes later you upload a new video! Lovely coincidences
hey dude just seen this vid on rude tube in uk seen it before tho congrats!
This is beyond hysterical. It amazes me that what is essentially a ghetto fast food restaurant has managed to catch on so effectively in Japan.
you're awesome, I really look forward to your videos!
Obsessed with these videos
Just found your channel. Now realised how boring and shallow my life has been by not watching your stuff....this will change !
You really spruced your place up for christmas hahaha
Pocky sticks make _everything_ beautiful.
Pocky, Mikado, same thing...
I seriously love your videos, they are so good!
New video, what a good Christmas gift. Keep it up
Might do this sometime dressed as Sandor Clegane.... At least I'm tempted
merry Christmas!
merry christmas to you too :)
@@eleastro Thank you! :)
New Abroadin Japan video? AWWWWWYEAAAAH!
I had the biggest smile on my face when I saw you uploaded this. HAPPY NEW YEAR?!
I actually assumed for some reason that christmas in Japan would be similar to in Korea. In Korea it's a dating holiday similar to Valentines day :) x x x
Also giving each other boxes of SPAM :)
Christmas Eve is actually the most romantic night for many couples in Japan with hotels being booked months in advance.
In the package that chicken looked like things I've had to dissect in anatomy class :$
love it! so looking forward to another christmas video on this topic. no one else has your quality
got recommended on Christmas day! happy holiday chris
The intro is epic , I love your videos man. Somehow I appreciate your humour ( humor ? ) much more than the US / Canadians J-Vlogger , maybe because I'm a frog eater ( aka french ) which explain the errors I can make in english :x sorry Anyway you're doing awesome work on this channel , keep it up !
That is VERY very interesting... microwaved KFC chicken for Christmas in Japan
Actually, all of those things together sound a bit strange
This is awesome dude. I really enjoyed this
The best Christmas present in the world, a new video! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas bro, have a happy new year!
"One of these didn't happen!" Classy. :-)
Forget the dam turkey lets spread this world wide & eat KFC Chicken
Mark Zschiegner II And eat the chickens?!?!? 😓
Once again, awesomely entertaining video! Look forward to the next one :)
You are a genuinely funny man and I enjoy watching your videos.
christ that's expensive
Well it is christ mas. Mas is more in spanish.🎄🎉
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude......
I want some KFC now.
and 'MURICAH
Yup still watching through the videos
Brilliant video as always! Hope you had a fun Christmas!
freaking hilarious. :)
"Premium" I say BULLCRAP
I'm pretty sure that this is the best foreigner-in-Japan channel on CZcams. Nothing else comes close.
Fantastically made and well thought out videos! keep up the good work!
I now feel a powerful need to educate Japan in how to do it properly, though admittedly my way of doing it properly does not involve turkey or Jesus as I'm not American or religious. But it should definitely involve a real tree, log fire, roast animal, lots of gravy and potatoes and enough chocolate and brandy to make you sick twice over.
@@ThreadBomb Your opinion is incorrect.
haha for peasants!
Was waiting for a new video ever since I found out about you about a month or two ago. Just want to say I really enjoy these videos and I hope you would continue to make more!
Great vid!
Tnx!
JAPAN Y U NO HAVE MORE TURKEY
Is there Chipotle in Japan?
Isaias Garcia no
TriHard 7
The only Mexican food I had in asia is from KFC. Fried chicken burrito, that is, with lettuces, tomato and mayo
HOHOHO
Merry Christmas Chris!
LOOOOOVE your vids! More more more pleaseee! As I said many times before you sense of humor is amazing!
But seriously, this chicken doesn't look too good. I don't know why people would buy it, except for very good promotion. It looks like microwave food, that I can get from the supermarket for 5€
Tradition I'd say.
im dying
get better soon
LOL
+Annette Celia Rosemary and still managed to comment *hats off* you're a legend
+xXPondeReplayXx thanks i do my best
Thanks for the throwback CZcams
Love your videos! really funny!