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Wendy's Reopens in Tokyo
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Ernest M. Higa, president & CEO of Higa Industries, makes a statement, celebrating the re-launch of Wendys first hamburger restaurant in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys/Arbys International Inc and Higa Industries signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Si7UPnHMGms/t/124/I0000Si7UPnHMGms.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Ernest M. Higa, president &...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos makes his statement, celebrating the re-launch of Wendys fast-food restaurant in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys and Higa Industries, a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000O3iFQdDbwnA/t/124/I0000O3iFQdDbwnA.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos makes his statement, celebrating the re-launch of Wendys fast-food restaurant in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys and Higa Industries, a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Yw3fiwa6W5M/t/124/I0000Yw3fiwa6W5M.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos takes a bite out of a Wendy's hamburger during a re-launchi celebration of its fast-food restaurant in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. At right is his wife. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys and Higa Industries, a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000nR9qVuZpAm0/t/124/I0000nR9qVuZpAm0.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Presidents Ernest M. Higa, left, of Higa Industries and Darrel van Ligten of Wendys/Arbys International Inc celebrate the re-launch of Wendys first hamburger restaurant in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys/Arbys International Inc and Higa Industries signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000mjCkPBBhGaI/t/124/I0000mjCkPBBhGaI.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Presidents Ernest M. Higa,...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos takes a bite out of a Wendy's hamburger during a re-launchi celebration of its fast-food restaurant in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Mrs. Roos is in the middle. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys and Higa Industries, a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000xiUhNqGE2U4/t/124/I0000xiUhNqGE2U4.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Mrs. John Roos, center, take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to re-launch a Wendy's fast-food restaurant in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys and Higa Industries, a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000BmLQ4Bn0Ixg/t/124/I0000BmLQ4Bn0Ixg.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - A Japanese cosplayer is welcomed by a mascot character of Wendys fast-food restaurant as the first customer to its newly-opened eatery in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys and Higa Industries, a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000fLyRjUUJSms/t/124/I0000fLyRjUUJSms.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - A Japanese cosplayer is...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Braving the winter chill, Tokyoites wait in line to grab a bite at Wendys hamburgers as the American fast-food restaurant reopens in Tokyos bustling Omotesando area on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys and Higa Industries, a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000s2OA7RSVmuw/t/124/I0000s2OA7RSVmuw.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Braving the winter chill,...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Braving the winter chill, Tokyoites wait in line to grab a bite at Wendys hamburgers as the American fast-food restaurant reopens in Tokyos bustling Omotesando area on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. In December 2009, Wendys did not renew its franchise agreement with its former franchisee for Japan, resulting in the closure of 71 restaurants. Wendys and Higa Industries, a successful food importer and distributor based in Tokyo, signed a joint venture agreement to develop and operate Wendys restaurants in Japan. Wendys Japan plans to open 100 stores in the next five years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000lOXjKYYz1UE/t/124/I0000lOXjKYYz1UE.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Braving the winter chill,...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Premium grilled chicken sandwich with truffles and porcini mushrooms is one of four types of Japan Premium products Wendys hamburger restaurant offers as the American fast-food chain reopens its door in Japan with the launch of its first eatery at Tokyos bustling Omotesando area on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000d1OFl403PxA/t/124/I0000d1OFl403PxA.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Premium grilled chicken...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Foie Gras Rossini with original foie gras terrine is one of four types of Japan Premium products Wendys hamburger restaurant offers as the American fast-food chain reopens its door in Japan with the launch of its first eatery at Tokyos bustling Omotesando area on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000PIttTWLvnco/t/124/I0000PIttTWLvnco.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Foie Gras Rossini with...
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![December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Avocado Wasabi hamburger is one of four types of Japan Premium products Wendys hamburger restaurant offers as the American fast-food chain reopens its door in Japan with the launch of its first eatery at Tokyos bustling Omotesando area on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wd6SinueNxs/t/124/I0000wd6SinueNxs.jpg)
December 27, 2011, Tokyo, Japan - Avocado Wasabi hamburger is...