Dissolution of the House of Representatives Along with the general election, the "Marine Products General Election" has begun, in which seafood is regarded as a candidate in Toyoura Town, Hokkaido, where seafood is abundant, and the most popular vote is decided.
The "Marine Products General Election" is a project run by a local tourism association to promote Toyoura Town's seafood, and is the second time following the last four years before the House of Representatives election.
In the "Marine Products General Election" announced on the 19th, 9 types and 8 sets of seafood landed in the town have submitted candidates, and posters with enthusiasm are posted on the tourism association's office and website.
In contrast to the town's specialty "scallops" that won the top prize last time and the new face "yellowtail" that has been landing more and more in recent years, the "flatfish" and "flatfish" that sank to the bottom last time Since the appearance is similar, this time we will try to rewind as a unified candidate.
The ballot counting date is the 31st of this month, which is the same as the election of the House of Representatives, and each person can vote one by one from the website of the tourism association, and early voting has started from the 20th.
Hiroko Tanaka of the Eruption Bay Toyora Tourism Association, which planned the "Marine General Election," said, "This election is likely to be a fierce battle. According to a survey by the Tourism Association, salmon has gained the support of the younger generation. I don't think the scallops could be seen, "he said.