Is Edo Japan Canadian?
Yes
Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.
What we found
Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 1979 by Reverend Susumu Ikuta. Remains Canadian-based. Expanding across Canada with 215+ locations as of January 2026.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | Restaurant & Cafe |
| HQ | Calgary, Alberta |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_Japan_%28restaurant%29 secondary source — registry check pending “Tom Donaldson, president and CEO, bought the company, making him the owner.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
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