[JAF Aichi] "Aichi Student Drive Stamp Rally Contest 2026" Entry Now Open

JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) Aichi Branch (Branch Manager: Minoru Imaeda) began accepting entries for the "Aichi Student Drive Stamp Rally Contest 2026" on Wednesday, April 1st. This contest seeks proposals for stamp rallies that tour mainly Aichi Prefecture. Any team consisting of two or more students enrolled in a university or vocational school in Aichi Prefecture is eligible to apply. This 8th annual contest aims to promote regional charm and revitalize local areas through the unique perspectives of students. Last year, there were 27 teams and 113 participants. Participants are asked to devise a themed stamp rally plan that people from both inside and outside Aichi Prefecture can enjoy, centered around Aichi Prefecture. The proposal that receives the 'Aichi Prefectural Tourism Association Chairman's Award' will actually be held as a drive stamp rally.

【Contest Overview】

■ Purpose

・To rediscover the charms of Aichi Prefecture and aim for regional charm promotion and revitalization from a unique student perspective.

■ Application Details

・Proposals for stamp rally plans that people from both inside and outside Aichi Prefecture can enjoy, centered around Aichi Prefecture.

・Number of spots: 5 (excluding accommodation facilities)

※ Up to 2 spots from neighboring prefectures (Shizuoka, Gifu, Mie, Nagano) can be included.

■ Eligibility

・Teams consisting of two or more students enrolled in universities (four-year universities or junior colleges) and vocational schools within Aichi Prefecture.

■ How to Participate

・After entry from the dedicated page, submit the plan in the specified format.

■ Awards

・Aichi Prefectural Tourism Association Chairman's Award: Realization of the drive stamp rally plan, trophy, certificate, supplementary prize

・Japan Tourism Promotion Association Award: Trophy, certificate, supplementary prize

・JAF Aichi Branch Manager's Award: Certificate, supplementary prize

■ Participation Fee

・Free

■ Others

・Uses JAF's original stamp rally system "Drive Stamp Rally"

■ Sponsors

・Aichi Prefectural Tourism Association, Japan Tourism Promotion Association

【Schedule】

Entry Period: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - July 5, 2026 (Sunday)

Plan Submission Deadline: July 13, 2026 (Monday)

Contact to those who passed the document screening: Late July 2026 (scheduled)

Final Judging Session: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) (Presentations by 5 teams that passed the document screening)

★ For contest details ⇒ https://jaf.link/DriveStampRallyContest2026