Yuru Chara's Grand Prix November 3 at 19:28
The “Yuru Chara Grand Prix”, which decides the best local character in Japan, was held in Nagano City, and the local PR character “Alkuma” in Nagano Prefecture shined in the Grand Prix.
The Yuru Chara Grand Prix is an event that determines the best of the so-called “Yuru Chara” in local governments and companies. The 9th time, 789 characters from all over Japan participated.
After Yuru Chara made the final PR in the parking lot of the “M wave” arena in Nagano City, the result of the polls made on the Internet in advance and the results of the votes at the venue were announced.
And the “Arkuma”, the 10th anniversary of the debut as a PR character in the local Nagano prefecture, won the Grand Prix with a difference of just 61 votes, with 106,419 votes.
▽ No. 2 in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture.
▽ The third place was “Karo-kun” from Kuchimoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture.
“Arkuma” is a character that is worthwhile to walk around the country without any bears and widely convey the charm of Shinshu.
A Tokyo woman who has been cheering for nine years said, “I'm really happy. I will continue to cheer you on.”
Governor Abe said, “I want to turn this Grand Prix into a force for recovery and reconstruction from typhoon disasters. I hope Alkuma will continue to do my best in tourism PR.”