Kura Sushi cancels Chiikawa collaboration over prize embezzlement
After Chiikawa items from the chain's "Bikkura Pon" game were found listed online, an investigation confirmed an employee had fraudulently taken the prizes.
Kura Sushi has ended its collaboration with the anime franchise "Chiikawa" following an employee's embezzlement of prizes. The restaurant chain halted all promotional activities related to the campaign starting Sunday. In an effort to make amends, Kura Sushi announced a 10% discount at its cash registers for two days, from Monday to Tuesday.
An investigation revealed that an employee had illicitly acquired prizes from the chain's "Bikkura Pon" game, which listed numerous Chiikawa items for sale online. Kura Sushi is now consulting with police about further actions. The canceled promotion encompassed exclusive figurines, badge badges, original merchandise, and special menus.
The campaign was set to run from August 21st to September 30th. Kura Sushi expressed deep regret for inconveniencing customers and those involved in the campaign, according to a statement issued on Saturday.
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