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Tenkaippin controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2014

    Kujo Negi sourcing mix-up

    Eighteen stores disclosed that they had served scallions grown in China instead of the Kyoto-associated Kujo Negi. The relevant franchisee publicly apologized for the error.

  2. 2012

    Dispute over payment for a television commercial appearance

    A resort in Ōtsu, Shiga, demanded ¥18 million from Tenkaippin for its appearance in a television commercial and filed suit after the chain refused to pay. The final legal outcome is not stated in the supplied reference.