PKB Solution Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, President: Hiroshi Yamamoto) is pleased to announce that its "mobile de Stamp Rally" service has been adopted for the "Natsu Mode Stamp Rally 2026" (Organizer: Central Japan Railway Company), which will be held from July 1, 2026.
● Campaign Overview
Natsu Mode Stamp Rally 2026
Overview:
"Natsu Mode," a new Japanese custom that is spreading, involves visiting shrines and temples after July 1st, the halfway point of the year, to give thanks for the first half of the year's safety and pray for peace in the latter half.
This campaign is a digital stamp rally held in conjunction with the "Natsu Mode" period.
By visiting any of the 60 participating shrines and temples and collecting digital stamps, participants can win prizes based on their achievement level.
Additionally, special collaboration goshuin (temple/shrine seals) are available for a limited time during Natsu Mode, and some locations will also offer limited-edition goshuin with a special JR Tokai "Natsu Mode" original design.
We encourage you to embark on a new journey to explore local shrines and temples, using Natsu Mode as an opportunity.
Campaign Period:
July 1, 2026 (Wed) - August 31, 2026 (Mon)
Prizes:
Completion Prize A: 500 yen discount coupon for EX Travel Reservation
Completion Prize B: Natsu Mode x JR Tokai Original Drawstring Bag or Train Crew Notebook-style Book Cover (100 winners total)
Completion Prize C:
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Kyoto Prefecture) Special Visit Tour (30 winners)
- Bessho-e Shrine (Aichi Prefecture) Special Visit Tour (10 winners)
How to Participate:
During the campaign period, visit each designated checkpoint for the stamp rally and collect stamps using the GPS function.
Depending on the number and type of stamps collected, you can apply for various prizes and benefits.
*Stamps can only be collected during the visiting hours of each shrine/temple.
*Since the GPS function is used, stamps cannot be collected outside the designated area.
Organizer:
Central Japan Railway Company
● Organizer's Comment
We received comments from the person in charge at Central Japan Railway Company regarding the background of this campaign and the reason for adopting our system.
In line with the spread of the "Natsu Mode" culture, a new summer custom, we are implementing a digital stamp rally that allows participants to visit various locations, primarily shrines and temples along the Tokaido line. Our aim is not only to encourage the use of railways as a means of transportation but also to provide an opportunity to rediscover the charm of shrines, temples, and towns in the areas along the line. By working hand-in-hand with local communities, we hope to foster "Natsu Mode" into a new summer tradition for Japan and contribute to the sustainable development of regional communities.
This is our second "Natsu Mode" stamp rally project, following the one in 2025. The stable system operation during the 2025 event and the ease of participation without needing an app were highly praised by participants. We have selected PKB Solution as our partner company for the second consecutive year, leveraging the insights gained from the previous campaign to build an even better event.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, we will hold a digital stamp rally to explore shrines and temples along the Tokaido line, coinciding with "Natsu Mode," Japan's new summer tradition. During this period, the campaign will be packed with features to make your trip even more enjoyable, including the distribution of limited-edition goshuin for this campaign and special benefits for Shinkansen users (subject to certain conditions). We invite everyone to join us on a special summer journey to rediscover the charms of the region while feeling the refreshing breeze.
(Mr. Kenji Endo, Central Japan Railway Company)
● PKB Solution Sales Representative Comment
We would like to share comments from our sales representative regarding the implementation of this project.
Central Japan Railway Company consulted with us about utilizing a stamp rally as a digital initiative to promote visits to shrines and temples along the Tokaido line.
In the previous implementation, our digital stamp rally system was praised for its "high operability," "design flexibility," and "responsiveness to flexible specification changes," leading to its continued adoption this year. We believe that the design aesthetics unique to our semi-custom plan and the flexibility to finely adjust specifications according to customer operations were particularly appreciated.
This year, based on the operational experience from the previous year, we received requests for improvements such as "collecting feedback at each spot" and "introducing a GPS-based system as an alternative to NFC." By implementing the feedback function, we have created a system that allows for more detailed collection of participant opinions. Furthermore, by switching to a GPS-based system, QR codes are no longer required at the spots, providing a more convenient participation environment for attendees.
Additionally, as a completion prize, they requested the display of coupon codes and redirection to an application form specified by the organizer. We have customized the system so that only participants who meet the completion conditions can access the dedicated page.
Our company goes beyond providing standard functions and offers flexible customization tailored to each customer's operational challenges and requests. We will continue to support our customers' successful initiatives by realizing optimal digital campaigns.
(Sato, Sales Representative, PKB Solution)
● Features of "mobile de Stamp Rally"
"mobile de Stamp Rally" is a digital stamp rally system that combines various stamp rally functions, allowing for original experience design for each project. It supports highly flexible design layouts and animation expressions, enabling the representation of diverse worlds, including collaborations with railways, anime, and movies.
This campaign utilizes "mobile de Stamp Rally" to digitize everything from registration via QR codes to stamp collection using GPS functions and prize distribution, thereby improving participant convenience and reducing operational burden.
This system boasts high flexibility due to in-house development, allowing for a wide range of expressions according to project content and design. It also supports multiple languages, making it useful for inbound demand. Furthermore, a key feature is that it does not require app downloads and can be easily accessed via a web browser.
In addition, experienced staff handle the confirmation of settings and display content, as well as operational testing, providing stable support from the start to the end of the stamp rally.
mobile de Stamp Rally Service Site
https://www.pkbsolution.co.jp/stamprally/
● Inquiries
Inquiries and Brochure Requests
https://www.pkbsolution.co.jp/stamprally/inquiry.html
Attn: Press Release Representative
Phone: 03-5577-7888 (Weekdays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM / Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
● Company Information
Company Name: PKB Solution Co., Ltd.
Address: 1115-5 Koshino-hara, Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-2331
Tokyo Branch: Ichigo Kanda Nishikicho Bldg. 9F, 1-16-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0054
Company Website: https://www.pkbsolution.co.jp/
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Provision of the following mobile campaign platforms utilizing AWS:
- Stamp Rally Series
- Coupon Series
- Lottery System Series
- Health App Series
- Admission Control Series
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Cloud Service Provider / Cloud Service Customer
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