Japan's Biggest Curry Chain CoCo Ichibanya Headed for Sale The news that Japan's largest curry chain, CoCo Ichibanya, is considering a sale has sent shockwaves through the culinary world.
The prospect of one of Asia's most beloved brands changing hands raises questions about its future trajectory, not just in Japan but globally.
Founded by Tokuji and Naomi Munetsugu in 1978 as a small kissaten (Japanese cafe), CoCo Ichibanya has grown into a stalwart of Japanese fast food.