KFC’s “Kenta Fukubukuro” Returns for 2027 – Pre-Sale Lottery Opens November 13
Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan, Ltd. (KFC Japan) will release its annual New Year “Kenta Fukubukuro” (Kenta Lucky Bag) in limited quantities at KFC restaurants across Japan from Friday, January 1, 2027. Before the launch, a dedicated website will accept pre-sale lottery entries from Friday, November 13 to Thursday, November 26, 2026.
The bag costs ¥3,900 (tax included). It contains KFC all-store vouchers worth a total of ¥5,280 and a ceramic “KFC Barrel Cocotte” modeled on KFC’s original barrel-shaped packaging. It also includes a “Kenta Omikuji with Coupons” that can win you free menu items. The vouchers alone are worth ¥1,380 more than the price, so you can test your luck and save money at the start of the new year.
What’s Inside the Kenta Fukubukuro
¥5,280 Worth of KFC All-Store Vouchers
The set includes 13 vouchers for popular staples such as Original Chicken and burgers:
- Original Chicken (2 pieces) voucher × 3
- Burger (1) voucher × 2
- Fries (S) voucher × 2
- Biscuit (1) voucher × 2
- Colonel Crispy (1 piece) voucher × 2
- Chocolate Pie (1) voucher × 2
The burger vouchers can be used only for the Original Chicken Burger or the Japanese-Style Chicken Katsu Burger. Vouchers are valid until Wednesday, March 31, 2027, and cannot be used at some stores.
Lucky-Bag-Exclusive “KFC Barrel Cocotte”
This year’s highlight is a small heat-resistant dish inspired by KFC’s original barrel-shaped packaging. You can use it to cook and serve soups, gratins, desserts and more. Its charming look also makes it a cute container for small items. This special lucky-bag-only item brings a touch of KFC fun to your table and daily life, and KFC fans won’t want to miss it.
- Size: approx. 110 mm diameter (opening) × 82 mm (base) × 87 mm (height)
- Material: ceramic
“Kenta Omikuji with Coupons” – Win Free Items
As in previous years, every bag comes with a “Kenta Omikuji with Coupons.” This fortune slip can win you free vouchers for popular items, and you can redeem winning vouchers on the spot.
- Shokichi (small blessing): 1 free piece of Original Chicken
- Chukichi (middle blessing): 1 free Chicken Fillet Burger
- Daikichi (great blessing): 1 free Toku Toku 4-Piece Pack
Even if you don’t win, you always receive two money-saving coupons. The omikuji is also valid until Wednesday, March 31, 2027.
The bag also comes with an original KFC paper carrier bag.
Pre-Sale Lottery Schedule
The Kenta Fukubukuro is a popular limited-quantity item every year. This year, a pre-sale lottery will be held on the dedicated website (https://www.kfc-fukubukuro2027.com/). You can easily enter from your smartphone.
- Entry period: Friday, November 13 – Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Winner notification: from Monday, December 7
- Advance purchase period: from Monday, December 7 to Wednesday, December 16
- Pickup period: Friday, January 1 – Thursday, January 7, 2027 (valid only at the store shown on your winning screen)
Things to Know Before Entering
- You must be registered as a KFC Mobile Order member to enter. Be sure to sign up in advance.
- Entries are accepted only through the dedicated website. You cannot enter in store.
- If you win but do not complete your purchase within the advance purchase period, your win will be void.
- Some stores may be closed over the year-end and New Year holidays.
In-Store Sales
The bags go on sale in stores on Friday, January 1, 2027. However, if the pre-sale lottery reaches the planned quantity, sales will end at that point, and bags will be sold only to lottery winners. Quantities are limited, so sales end once stock runs out.
- Available at: KFC restaurants nationwide in Japan (some stores do not carry it)
- Some stores may not sell the bag or may start sales on a different date. Please contact your store directly for its release date.
- Not available for delivery.
Product Overview
- Product: Kenta Fukubukuro
- Price: ¥3,900 (tax included)
- Contents: KFC Barrel Cocotte, KFC all-store vouchers (total value ¥5,280), Kenta Omikuji with Coupons, original KFC paper carrier bag
- Release date: Friday, January 1, 2027
- Pre-sale lottery entries: Friday, November 13 – Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Voucher and omikuji expiry: Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Packed with value to start the new year, the Kenta Fukubukuro is not to be missed. If you want one, be sure to enter the pre-sale lottery by Thursday, November 26.
Source: press release by 日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社 (PR TIMES, in Japanese)
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