The Gamagori City Tourism Association (Location: Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture / Chairman: Kazuhiro Sugiyama), in collaboration with the Nishio City Tourism Association (Location: Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture / Chairman: Kinji Toriyama) and the Hekinan City Tourism Association (Location: Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture / Chairman: Koji Kanazawa), will hold the "MIKAWA de Kakigori Stamp Rally & General Election 2026" from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Gamagori City boasts local gourmet foods such as citrus fruits and deep-sea fish, along with the beautiful scenery of Mikawa Bay. Nishio City, renowned as a matcha production area, is praised as the "Little Kyoto of Mikawa" for its historic townscape. And Hekinan City, which joins the area this year, has a unique food culture, including fermented seasonings. These three cities will gather to compete for the top spot in Mikawa's shaved ice and frozen desserts. In 2026, the year "Extreme Heat Day" was named, which shaved ice will be effective against this summer's heat!? Shaved ice and frozen desserts from Gamagori, Nishio, and Hekinan, each with unique appearances and flavors. We invite you to visit Gamagori, Nishio, and Hekinan during this period to fully enjoy the diverse range of shaved ice and frozen desserts unique to each region. June 30, 2026 Gamagori City Tourism Association Nishio City Tourism Association Hekinan City Tourism Association (within Hekinan City Commerce and Industry Division) ■ Event Overview Event Name: MIKAWA de Kakigori Stamp Rally & General Election 2026 Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Areas: Gamagori City, Nishio City, Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture ■ Two Ways to Enjoy! CHANCE 1: Participate in the Web Stamp Rally and Win Prizes for 64 People! 〈 MIKAWA de Kakigori Stamp Rally 〉 Get a stamp by scanning the QR code of the "shaved ice/frozen dessert" you ate at the store with your smartphone! ・NGH Award (1 person): Complete stamps fro