Den Fujita

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Den Fujita born?March 3, 1926
2. Where was Den Fujita born?Japan
3. What is the career?Prominent Japanese businessman and entrepreneur
4. Who was Den Fujita?Den Fujita was a clever businessman who started McDonald's in Japan. He helped bring yummy burgers to the country.
5. Why did he bring McDonald's to Japan?He brought McDonald's to Japan because he saw a chance to offer tasty burgers and a new fast‑food experience to Japanese people.

Globalization: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Cross-cultural business strategy: Approaches used by businesses to operate effectively in different cultural environments.
Market penetration: The extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market.