KFC Japan “Musha Colonel” Display Returns April 29, 2026 with First-Ever Coloring Campaign & Limited Stickers
Key Takeaways: The Musha Colonel display returns to a record 1,218 KFC stores nationwide from April 29 through May 6, 2026, with samurai armor handcrafted by staff from recycled store cardboard. Coloring sheets go out April 20–28, and bringing a finished one back earns a limited sticker — 100 per store, first-come, first-served. KFC “Musha Colonel” Returns to 1,218 Stores Nationwide in 2026 Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Atsushi Najima) has announced the return of its iconic “Musha Colonel” display at KFC stores nationwide, running from April 29 (Wed., Holiday) through May 6 (Wed., Substitute Holiday), 2026. A record-breaking 1,218 stores will participate, each showcasing uniquely handcrafted samurai-armored Colonel Sanders statues made by store employees. A Beloved KFC Tradition Over 40 Years Strong The “Musha Colonel” tradition aligns with Japan’s Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day) on May 5, dressing the Colonel Sanders statues and figurines […]



