Nippon Ouen Touring 2026 Opens with Revamped Hidden Waypoint System for a New Way to Enjoy Rallying
The Japan Riders Forum (JRF) will launch 'Nippon Ouen Touring 2026' on April 25, 2026. This year introduces a 'Tiered Hidden Waypoint System' (WPM) to encourage exploration and mystery-solving while supporting local tourism and social causes.
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The Japan Riders Forum (JRF; Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative: Shinji Kazama) will hold 'Nippon Ouen Touring 2026' starting Saturday, April 25, 2026. Now in its seventh year, the event introduces a 'Tiered Hidden Waypoint System' alongside traditional destination-based travel, proposing a new way for riders to satisfy their intellectual curiosity through exploration.
### About Nippon Ouen Touring
This event is a participant-based social contribution touring rally with the slogan 'Turning the joy of riding into the joy of society.' It is not just about leisure; it connects motorcycle touring to regional tourism promotion, disaster recovery support, and volunteer activities. In a digital stamp rally format, participants visit 'Support Spots' across Japan, especially in remote or marginal areas, to support local economic activities.
### Renewal of the Hidden Waypoint System
The biggest update this year is the enhancement of 'WPM' (Way Point Mask / Hidden Waypoints). Participants begin with a 'Grand Hint' and explore unmapped locations. Some locations feature a 'tiered structure' where finding one spot reveals a hint for the next, establishing the process of solving mysteries as a new touring experience.
### Discovering Unknown Regions
This mystery tour approach goes beyond gaming. By setting hidden points near tourist spots or 'at-risk' municipalities where young people are active, it encourages visits to regions riders might otherwise bypass. Riders traveling and spending money in these areas create a system for broad regional development and social contribution.
### Event Overview
- **Event Name**: Nippon Ouen Touring 2026
- **Period**: April 25, 2026 (Sat) – November 1, 2026 (Sun)
- **Location**: Throughout Japan
- **Entry Period**: Feb 15, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026
- **Fee**: Solo: 6,000 JPY / Tandem: 10,500 JPY (Part of the fee is donated to regional support)
- **Organization**: Japan Riders Forum (JRF)
- **Contact**: office@kazamaoffice.co.jp
### About Nippon Ouen Touring
This event is a participant-based social contribution touring rally with the slogan 'Turning the joy of riding into the joy of society.' It is not just about leisure; it connects motorcycle touring to regional tourism promotion, disaster recovery support, and volunteer activities. In a digital stamp rally format, participants visit 'Support Spots' across Japan, especially in remote or marginal areas, to support local economic activities.
### Renewal of the Hidden Waypoint System
The biggest update this year is the enhancement of 'WPM' (Way Point Mask / Hidden Waypoints). Participants begin with a 'Grand Hint' and explore unmapped locations. Some locations feature a 'tiered structure' where finding one spot reveals a hint for the next, establishing the process of solving mysteries as a new touring experience.
### Discovering Unknown Regions
This mystery tour approach goes beyond gaming. By setting hidden points near tourist spots or 'at-risk' municipalities where young people are active, it encourages visits to regions riders might otherwise bypass. Riders traveling and spending money in these areas create a system for broad regional development and social contribution.
### Event Overview
- **Event Name**: Nippon Ouen Touring 2026
- **Period**: April 25, 2026 (Sat) – November 1, 2026 (Sun)
- **Location**: Throughout Japan
- **Entry Period**: Feb 15, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026
- **Fee**: Solo: 6,000 JPY / Tandem: 10,500 JPY (Part of the fee is donated to regional support)
- **Organization**: Japan Riders Forum (JRF)
- **Contact**: office@kazamaoffice.co.jp