Key Facts
• Early voting stations opened in Kitakyushu shopping centers on July 13, 2025.
• “Scent City” in Kokurakita Ward hosts a station on its 10th floor.
• Voters can receive discounts and free drinks by showing proof of voting.
• The “election discount” campaign runs from July 13 to July 31, 2025.
• Five shopping centers in Kitakyushu will host early voting stations.
• The Election Commission encourages early voting due to holiday schedules.
Summary
Kitakyushu has introduced early voting stations for the House of Councillors election in five shopping centers, starting July 13, 2025. At “Scent City” in Kokurakita Ward, voters can cast their ballots on the 10th floor. To encourage participation, the centers are offering an “election discount” campaign, where voters can present proof of voting to receive discounts on products and free drinks. This initiative runs until July 31, 2025. The Election Commission urges residents to utilize these stations, especially as the official voting day falls during a holiday period.
