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One Piece is taking part in helping Kumamoto overcome the 2016 earthquakes and return to its former prosperity by organizing the One Piece Kumamoto Restoration Project. One part of this project is the Kami-Amakusa Tokoton TanoSEA Sightseeing Stamp Rally, a collaboration that aims to liven up the area of Kami-Amakusa.
■ Kami-Amakusa Tokoton TanoSEA Sightseeing Stamp Rally
The goal is to collect stamps at the six stamping spots with One Piece character boards located throughout Amakusa at various sightseeing spots. There’s also a lottery for limited edition presents including original collaboration T-shirts and town specialties!
Duration:
Nov. 12 (Sat.), 2016 ~ Feb. 28 (Tue.), 2017
*Or until prizes last.*
Participation:
Get your stamp card at the Shiro Amakusa Memorial Hall and visit the other stamping spots throughout the city.
Stamping Spots:
1. Shiro Amakusa Memorial Hall
2. Spa Thalasso Amakusa
3. Yu Island (harbor shop)
4. Amakusa Visitors’ Center
5. Himedo Regional Promotion Center
6. Mui Observatory
Target No. of Participants: 5,000
Participation Fee: free
Notes:
1. If you collect the stamps from the starting points of the two other stamp rallies taking place in Takamori and Yunomae (Yusui-kan at the Takamori Yusui Tunnel Park for the Takamori rally and the Yunomae Manga Museum for Yunomae), you’re in for a special present!
2. The opening ceremony for the Kami-Amakusa Tokoton TanoSEA Sightseeing Stamp Rally will be held on Nov. 12 at 9:00 a.m. There will be cool photo spots you won’t find anywhere else, and the first 100 to arrive will receive a present.
Following the ceremony, the regular boat leaving Ebito Harbor for Yu Island at 10:00 a.m. will depart with a small fleet to bring the One Piece atmosphere!
■ One Piece Stamp Rally Opening Ceremony Details
Date & Time: Nov. 12 (Sat), 9:00 a.m. start time
Place: Shiro Amakusa Memorial Hall
Program:
[9:00 a.m.]
- Stamp Rally Opening Ceremony
- Greetings from the mayor
- Opening
[9:30 a.m.]
- Moving to Ebito Harbor
[10:00 a.m.]
- Boarding ship at Ebito Harbor (mayor, staff, and guests)
- Moving out in a small fleet of up to five ships (one of which will be for media personnel taking pictures of the fleet)
[10:30 a.m.]
- Arriving at Yu Island
- The mayor sets up Yu Island’s panel and stamp at the rally point
[12 noon]
- Returning to Ebito Harbor (arrival at around 12:30 p.m.)
■ Exclusive Campaign for Lodgers
As part of the Kami-Amakusa Tokoton TanoSEA Sightseeing Stamp Rally, those who stay at a lodging facility in Amakusa can enter a lottery for limited edition goods including original T-shirts and town specialties.
Duration:
Jan. 4 (Wed.) ~ Feb. 28 (Tue.), 2017
*Or until prizes last.*
Participation:
Stay in a lodging facility in Amakusa during the campaign to qualify for the lottery!
Target No. of Participants: 20,000
Source: @Press
