miyagi is where candidates vie for a single seat. nhk world's toem owe kuzumi has more. >> reporter: miyagi had two seats in the last election. but there is only one this time. and of the three candidates, one is from the ruling and opposition parties. he used to be a junior high school instructor and was first elected to the upper house six years ago. >> translator: i ask for everyone to cooperate in protecting japan. i will put everything i have into keeping my seat. >> reporter: the ldp is waging a battle against a unified candidate jointly held. prime minister shinzo abe and many cabinet ministers have come to show their support. >> translator: voters can choose the opposition including the japanese communist party and the democratic party to entrust japapan's safety in the childres future or choose the liberal democratic party in komeito. >> reporter: infrastructure was hard hit by the destruction of 2007. and kumagata wears a wristband which he has promised not to remove until the recovery is complete. >> translator: i wear it

this brewery on the island of kyushu is making the beer from miyagi prefecture. the barl se grown locally and has a refreshing taste. kyushu is known for producing high protein barley. the extra protein gives the beer added flavor. and it was created to go perfectly with local cuisine. in miyazaki, that's fried chicken with tartar sauce. the ingredients vary by region. local brewers rice adds a distinctive taste to beer representing okayama. the hiroshima beer is dark red. it is meant to symbolize the big hearts of the local people. the color comes from caramel malt. >> translator: we want to produce beer with our local customers in mind. each area in japan has its own original culture. i think our customers will appreciate products that match their preferences. >> reporter: kirin will release all 47 beers by october. these efforts to bring diversity to a shrinking market are giving drinkers across japan more options, and that's the kind of news beer lovers can raise a glass to. akiko okamoto, nhk world. >>> that's the latest in business stories for this hour. as

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