50th Anniversary "Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally" will start soon
-Starting on April 23, 300 acquisition spots on all roads. The prize is the largest number of 500 people in history! ~
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- 50th Anniversary "Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally" will start soon
April 7, 3rd year of Reiwa (corrected on 20th of the same month)
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Hokkaido Regional Head Office
Press release dated April 7, 3rd year of Reiwa "50th anniversary of opening" Hokkaido smartphone stamp rally "will start soon-starting April 23, 300 places on all roads will be acquired spots. The prize is the largest number of 500 people in history! There was an error in a part of the text about "...".
In the first paragraph, it was stated that stamps can be obtained using the GPS function of smartphones and tablet devices, but the system of this campaign is not compatible with tablet devices.
We would like to make the following corrections and deeply apologize to all concerned.
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NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) is a very popular campaign to acquire stamps at 300 spots on all roads using the GPS function of smartphones and tablet terminals with the aim of promoting drive tourism in Hokkaido. "Hokkaido Expressway 50th Anniversary! Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally" will be held from 10:00 on April 23, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
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NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) is Expressway" that uses the GPS function of smartphones to obtain stamps at 300 spots on all roads with the aim of promoting drive tourism in Hokkaido. "50th Anniversary! Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally" will be held from 10:00 on April 23, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
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NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office Expressway" that uses the GPS function of smartphones to obtain stamps at 300 spots on all roads with the aim of promoting drive tourism in Hokkaido. "50th Anniversary! Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally" will be held from 10:00 on April 23, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
The "Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally" has been held eight times since 2017, and a total of 51,000 people have participated. This time, Expressway, we will add new acquisition spots and new functions while maintaining the convenience of being able to participate for free using a smartphone, and further power up! We have also prepared a gorgeous prize for those who collect stamps by lottery, which is the largest number in history for 500 people, with gratitude so far!
This year, let's go out to find the charm of "wide land" Hokkaido and get stamps and luxurious prizes!
■ Dedicated website (DraPla)
1. 1. Power-up points from the last time
- The target period (stamp acquisition / application acceptance period) has been set to the longest ever, about one year (April 23, 2021 (Friday) -March 31, 2022 (Thursday)), and stamps can be collected with plenty of time. ..
- 61 new stamp acquisition spots have been replaced so that repeaters can enjoy it, and there are a total of 300 acquisition spots including SA / PA, roadside stations, and tourist facilities in Hokkaido (30 of which are 30). , A winter-only spot that can be obtained from December 1st (Wednesday)) (Details are attached-1 [PDF: 489KB]).
- Depending on the conditions such as the number of stamps acquired, prizes will be presented by lottery to 500 people, which is the largest number ever (see Attachment-2 [PDF: 621KB] for details). We also offer novelty goods commemorating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Hokkaido Expressway
- Equipped with a level-up function that changes the status display on the screen in 11 steps according to the number of stamps acquired. Furthermore, when you reach the highest level (completely conquer 300 places), you will receive a metal status card and a certificate without exception (* The image is an image under development).
2. Collaboration with external organizations
- Cooperation with Scenic Byway Hokkaido
Eight recommended spots in Scenic Byway Hokkaido have been designated as stamp acquisition spots (for details) Attachment-3 [PDF: 322KB]). - Cooperation with Hokkaido, Lake Toya Usuyama Geopark
In collaboration with Hokkaido and Lake Toya Usuyama Geopark, the "Toyako Visitor Center / Volcano Science Museum" has been designated as a stamp acquisition spot.
3. 3. Tie-up with "Hokkaido Tourism Flip Pass"
We have prepared the "Hokkaido Sightseeing Flip Pass Award", which can be applied only to those who use the "Hokkaido Sightseeing Flip Pass" (ETC car only), which allows you to get on and off Expressway Hokkaido for a fixed amount.
- For more information on "Hokkaido Tourism Flip Pass", please see the dedicated website.
Four. More fun with "Hokkaido Drive Guide"
In the "Hokkaido Drive Guide (Spring-Summer Edition)" scheduled to be published in late April, in addition to tourist information on various parts of Hokkaido, as a special feature of the "Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally", recommended model courses are introduced and stamp acquisition spots are advantageous. We will also post information on special discounts. Don't miss this too! Details will be announced in a news release at a later date.
- When you go out, please check the infection status of the new coronavirus and cooperate with infection prevention measures such as wearing a mask, washing your hands, gargling, and disinfecting your fingers.
- This campaign may be canceled or its contents may be changed without notice.
- When you go out, please check the latest business days and hours of each facility / store of the stamp acquisition spot.
“ScenicByway” is a combination of the adjective Scenic of landscape and scene, and Byway, which means side road and more road.
This is an initiative aimed at "creating a beautiful landscape," "creating a vibrant community," and "creating an attractive tourist space," in collaboration with the local government and the local government. On each route, we are developing activities that are unique to each region, such as flower planting and cleaning of roads, maintenance of scenic spots recommended by the region, and information dissemination.
Currently, there are 13 designated routes and 3 candidate routes, and about 460 groups are active. NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office also participating in this initiative. For details, please see the Scenic Byway Hokkaido website.
The vast land and the future.
Thanks to you,
It has been 50 years since the Expressway
It has been used by many people for the last half century.
With my heartfelt gratitude to all of you,
Aiming for a safer, more comfortable Expressway
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