A Summer Drawing Experience at KFC Restaurant
Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan (President: Atsushi Nashima, HQ: Yokohama, Kanagawa) will hold the “Original Chicken Drawing Restaurant” campaign from Saturday, August 15 to Friday, August 21, 2026. This is the second installment of the “Original Chicken Deliciousness Secret Discovery Campaign,” which began in June and runs through September, the birth month of founder Colonel Sanders. The campaign takes place at the buffet-style “KFC Restaurant” outlets, of which there are only three in all of Japan — perfect timing for families during the post-Obon week of summer vacation.
Campaign Details
- Name: “Original Chicken Drawing Restaurant” Campaign
- Period: Saturday, August 15 – Friday, August 21, 2026
- Locations: KFC Minami-Machida Grandberry Park, KFC Restaurant LaLaport EXPOCITY, KFC LaLaport Nagoya Minato Aquls
- What happens: Guests visiting with children receive a drawing sheet and can create artwork in-store on the theme “Enjoying Original Chicken with the Family”
- Reward: Show the finished artwork to a staff member and the first 30 guests each day receive a ¥1,000 KFC Card
- Bonus: Selected standout entries will be featured on the official KFC X account
Drawing sheets are distributed to visiting guests who are high school age or younger. The KFC Card can be used at KFC outlets nationwide, excluding some stores.
What Makes “KFC Restaurant” Special
Built around the concept of “Colonel Sanders’ Home Party,” KFC Restaurant is a buffet-style format operated at only three locations nationwide. Guests can enjoy as much as they like of the signature Original Chicken, plus popular sides such as Colonel Crispy, Biscuits and Coleslaw. Exclusive menu items unavailable at regular KFC stores round out the lineup, giving every family member something to look forward to.
Three Standout Menu Items
- Original Chicken: KFC’s signature product seasoned with 11 herbs and spices. At KFC Restaurant you can eat all you want of your favorite cuts
- Special Soup Curry for Original Chicken: A soup curry developed specifically to pair with Original Chicken — dipping the chicken in is the recommended way to enjoy it
- KFC Daigaku-imo: A twist on the classic candied sweet potato dish made with KFC french fries instead. The sweet glaze creates a sweet-and-salty bite that also works as a snack
Points to Know Before You Go
The KFC Card giveaway is limited to the first 30 guests per day, so arriving early is the safest bet if you want to secure one. The campaign period also falls within summer vacation and the weekend after Obon, so all three locations are expected to be busy. Families who want unhurried time for drawing may want to consider a weekday visit. Since artwork may be featured on KFC’s official X account, children get the added thrill of possibly seeing their drawing shared publicly.
About the Deliciousness Secret Discovery Campaign
KFC’s Original Chicken is a signature item that founder Colonel Sanders spent 10 years perfecting before completing it in 1940, and it has been loved by customers for decades. Behind that flavor lies a wealth of KFC-specific craftsmanship. To share those secrets with a wider audience, KFC Japan launched this campaign in June 2026 and plans to roll out further initiatives leading up to September, Colonel Sanders’ birth month.
Summary
Feasting on all-you-can-eat Original Chicken while drawing pictures themed on the family dinner table — the Original Chicken Drawing Restaurant campaign blends taste and creativity into a summer-only experience. It runs for just one week, from August 15 to 21, and only at three locations nationwide. Families planning summer memories should consider making the trip.