Last checked: October 8, 2026 (KFC Japan press release and PR TIMES, Oct 7; KFC Japan’s official menu page) On sale nationwide from Wed, Oct 14KFC Japan rebuilds its burgers for the first time in 43 years: meet the thigh-meat “Original Chicken Burgers” The chicken switches from breast to a whole, juicy boneless thigh, and the breading, cooking method and sauces have all been redone. The new permanent lineup has 7 items: four core burgers, two “Premier” burgers topped with thick-cut bacon and a round omelet, and the patty on its own as “Boneless Original Chicken.” Burgers start at ¥490, and combos are ¥100 cheaper at lunchtime. Image: “Original Chicken Burgers” key visual (KFC Japan / PR TIMES, Oct 7, 2026). The big Japanese text reads “Thigh meat, finally unlocked.” Contents Launch date, stores and lineup What actually changed The four core burgers The two “Premier” burgers Boneless Original Chicken