[JR Central x Nippon Shiro Meguri] Generating 10,000 Shinkansen Trips! The Highly Acclaimed GPS Stamp Rally 'Toyotomi Shinkansen: Road to Unification' Chapter 2 is Now Underway
The collaboration campaign 'Toyotomi Shinkansen: Road to Unification' between JR Central and 'Nippon Shiro Meguri' is currently underway. Chapter 1 generated approximately 10,000 Shinkansen trips. Chapter 2, set in the Shiga and Kyoto areas, is ongoing, with Chapter 3 scheduled for autumn. The GPS stamp rally targets history fans to promote regional tourism.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 28, 2026 at 10:10
- 🔍 Collected: June 1, 2026 at 00:52 (86h 42m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 1, 2026 at 23:43 (22h 51m after Collected)
The free GPS stamp rally app 'Nippon Shiro Meguri,' planned and operated by UM Succeed Co., Ltd. and boasting approximately 380,000 members, is running a collaboration campaign with Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) titled 'Toyotomi Shinkansen: Road to Unification.' In Chapter 1, which ended in late March 2026, an estimated 20,000 participants toured the Aichi and Gifu areas, and approximately 10,000 people used the Shinkansen specifically for this campaign. Currently, Chapter 2 (April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026) is underway, shifting the stage to the Shiga and Kyoto areas, with the final Chapter 3 scheduled to start on October 1, 2026. 'Toyotomi Shinkansen: Road to Unification' is a grand GPS stamp rally campaign held over more than a year, themed around the Toyotomi brothers' path to unification. The new mission experience of riding the Tokaido Shinkansen to recruit limited-edition characters has captured users' hearts and strongly driven wide-area tourism. As the results show, the user base of 'Nippon Shiro Meguri' has high motivation for history, culture, and travel, with the biggest feature being that it involves clear 'movement' and 'consumption.' We have a track record of working with over 50 municipalities and organizations, and digital stamp rallies utilizing regional resources have become powerful tools for promoting regional tourism and overnight stays.
FAQ
How can I participate in this campaign?
Download the 'Nippon Shiro Meguri' app and visit the designated areas.