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"So True!" The "Free Shipping Trap" That 100% of Hokkaido Residents Understand, Even Jin-kun Fell for It: "It Can't Be Helped, But..."
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Source: Post by @jingisu_jin
The illustration shows Jin-kun staring intently at a screen. Perhaps he was trying to do some shopping on TV or online. His joy at seeing "Free Shipping" was short-lived—as that all-too-familiar phrase caught his eye.
"Excludes Hokkaido & Okinawa"
In that moment, Jin-kun's shoulders slump in disappointment, and he's utterly dejected. Many residents of Hokkaido, and Okinawa too, are surely nodding along thinking, "I know that feeling..." The post has received many comments like, "I totally get it!!!", "This is so relatable," and "I know it can't be helped! I know, but...!"
Popular on Social Media! Hokkaido's Famous Character, "Genghis Khan no Jin-kun"
This post was made by "Genghis Khan no Jin-kun," a popular character from Hokkaido. Born from the wish for people to "take home smiles along with their memories of eating Genghis Khan in Hokkaido," he is loved by many fans both inside and outside the prefecture. We received a comment from Jin-kun himself about the situation.
"I once bought something thinking it was free shipping, but then got a notification later that Hokkaido was excluded. I was floored (but I still bought it) ξ(*・ω・*)3" (Genghis Khan no Jin-kun)
So, even after falling into this common trap for Hokkaido residents, Jin-kun ended up buying it anyway. Another part of Jin-kun's charm is his unique personality: "he's always on the verge of being eaten, yet somehow remains calm." If you're curious, be sure to check out his social media!
Interview and image courtesy of: Koubou Artista
・Genghis Khan no Jin-kun X (formerly Twitter): @jingisu_jin
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