Been following this story closely. Really curious who gets the nod (Japan is wild!)
@unseenjapan.comOur full write-up on the new Suica mascot candidates and the vote skepticism:
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Japan Doesn't Trust JR East's Suica Mascot Vote. Blame the Takanawa Gateway Affair
JR East is letting riders vote on its new mascot. But some expressed skepticism that their opinion would be taken seriously.