"Kinoko no Yama" and "Takenoko no Sato" two major political parties to general election again
The box and contents have been renewed!

Meiji chocolate snacks "Kinoko no Yama" and "Takenoko no Sato" will be renewed on August 6th. For the first time in 11 years, the event "Kinoko no Yama / Takenoko no Sato National General Election" will be held again from August 5th, where each fan will compete for victory or defeat.

Kinoko no Yama and Takenoko no Sato are known for their cute bite-sized shapes and the combination of chocolate and baked goods. For some reason, there is also a mysterious custom on the Internet where each fan occasionally competes for victory or defeat.

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In each case, the design of the package has been redesigned, and the traditional atmosphere has been changed to a gentle touch of watercolor painting, expressing a more relaxing landscape of the satoyama. In addition, 15 kinds of hidden pictures are included in each package so that you can search for and enjoy various illustrations. The balance of the taste of chocolate and baked goods has been reviewed.

Along with the renewal, the "Kinoko no Yama / Takenoko no Sato National General Election 2019" will be held from August 5th to December 2nd, in which fans of both products will compete for victory and defeat again. The way to participate is to follow the official campaign account on Instagram and Twitter, attach hashtags, etc. and post which one you support. You can get an Amazon gift certificate and QUO card worth 500 yen by lottery. Detailed information can be found on the official campaign website.