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[Raffle prizes decided] Trip Around Joso 2025 Summer
- This is "Hitachi Beef", a brand of Japanese beef that Joso City,
Ibaraki Prefecture is proud of.
- This is "new rice" from Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture,
a rice-producing region that Joso City is proud of.
Collect points and apply for a chance to win a luxurious prize!
[Event] "Trip Around Joso"The event has been decided to be held.
[Event confirmed] Trip Around Joso has been confirmed to take place.
Event period: "Make Summer Memories!" will be held in the Joso area from Saturday,
June 21, 2025 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
By participating in summer activities, you can earn points.
You can also collect points and exchange them for special offers and prizes.
"Making Summer Memories"
in Joso City
Get Luxurious
Prizes!!
Hitachi Beef
Harvested Rice
Fireworks Viewing
Seat Ticket
Important Points
- ● Points can only be earned by entering the prize draw.
- ● If the points you hold meet the requirements, you can apply for multiple entries at once.
- ● Entering the giveaway will not affect your ranking.
- ● You cannot cancel your application.
- ● The deadline for applications using earned points is 18:00 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
How to Play
Use a Smartphone APP
to Explore Joso!
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Tour The Spots
There is no set route. Let's go around the spots that interest you!
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Check in with
your Smartphone!When you arrive at a spot, check in with the smartphone app. You can earn points according to the spot.
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Use your accumulated points
to enter a prize draw!
a prize draw!You can apply for prizes for the number of times you travel. You can also apply multiple times for the same prize.
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It's not
just raffle prizes!There will also be a photo prize!
There's also a photo prize! When you arrive at the spot, take a photo with your check-in and post it.
Use your photo to win special prizes that can't be exchanged in the prize draw!
Check out the video to see
how it works!
Photo Contest
How to Join
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01 Download
The APP
Download the smartphone app "Map Life".
You need to register as a "Map Life" user. (Free)
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02 Entry (free)
- Select the event you want to enter.
- Follow the flow and enter the required information to complete your entry.
- One smartphone counts as one entry.
* Example: A parent with A Smartphone and A Child without A Smartphone = 1 Entry
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Participation is Free!
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No age restriction
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There is no limit to
the number of participants -
One smartphone,
one entry
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03 How to play
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Event Map
- Open the dedicated map "Trip Around Joso".
- The "Trip Around Joso" map features many "eye-catching" local spots in Joso, the stage.。
- Choose a spot that interests you and head there.
- There is no designated route to the spot. Head there by any route you like.
- If you are unsure of the way, please use the navigation function ("Go here" from the spot).
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Get Points
Checkpoints
- When you arrive at the spot you selected, you will be able to "check in" and you will earn points by checking in.
*Since location information is based on GPS, there will be some discrepancy between your current location and the spot location. Move so that the spot location on the map overlaps with your current location.
- When you arrive at the spot you selected, you will be able to "check in" and you will earn points by checking in.
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Point Exchange
Point Exchange
- Apply with earned points
Earned points can be used to enter a prize draw.
- Apply with earned points
Notes
- You will need to register as a "Map Life" user (free of charge) to participate in the event.
- You will need the "Map Life" app. Please install it (free of charge) from the appropriate store (AppStore, GooglePlay).
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Event Map
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a participation fee?
- This event is free to participate in.
However, you will need to cover your own expenses for food and drink, transportation, facility fees, etc.
when completing missions or making detours.
- I don't know how to use the app.
- Please check the "How to Use the App" on the official website.
- I can't check in even though I've arrived at the spot.
- You may not have reached the GPS range for check-in.
The check-in function uses the GPS.
Please turn on the GPS function on your smartphone beforehand.
The "Check-in" button will become available when you arrive at the GPS detection area of the target spot.
Tap the "Check-in" button to check in.
If you are still unable to check in, please take a photo of the spot in question without checking in, and continue with the event as is.
After that, please send a photo of the spot to the message board in the app.
Points will be added as soon as the secretariat has confirmed it.
- The app stopped working while I was using it.
- If the app won't start, please try restarting your device.
If that still doesn't work, please reinstall the app.
* Please make a note of your "login ID" and "password" before reinstalling.
Please note that if you are unable to start the app, you will not be able to continue with the event.
If you return at a later date, you will be able to resume from the point where you left off.
- My smartphone battery ran out halfway through and I can't use the app.
- We strongly recommend that you carry a mobile battery.
If the battery runs out and the app won't start, you won't be able to continue the event.
Please note that you will be able to resume where you left off at a later date, so please consider this.
- I don't know how to exchange points.
- You can check your current earned points on the "Check Points" points page in the app.
- Do I have to exchange points on the day I participate in the event (that same day)?
- You can apply for and exchange your points at a later date, but you can only do so up until September 30th, when the event ends.
Please note that applications will not be accepted after that date.
- Can I combine points from multiple smartphones?
- Points cannot be integrated or combined.
Points are added and used separately for each smartphone.
- Can I make detours other than the designated spots?
- No problem👍
Discover the charm of Joso as you visit the spots.
- The screen goes blank and photos cannot be posted/read.
- This occurs when you do not have permission to use photos in the app.
If your device's Settings > Map Life > Photos is set to "None," please change "Photos" to "All Photos" and try again.
- Can I only check-in or complete a mission once per location? Also, can I do it a second time if the date changes?
- Points will only be added once for both check-ins and missions throughout the event period.
You can check in multiple times in the system settings, but no points will be added from the second time onwards.
- Is there an expiration date for the event?
- The period for exchanging earned points (for prizes) will be from June 21st to September 30th (Tuesday) at 18:00.
Please Note
About the "Map Life" service
Depending on the device, the following problems may occur:
If you are participating in this event, you will not need to return to the starting point if any malfunction occurs.
- If you are unable to "check in" Action.
- If you are unable to check in, it may be that you have not arrived within the GPS range where check-in is possible.
The check-in function uses the GPS function.
Please turn on the GPS function on your smartphone beforehand.
Once you arrive at the GPS detection area of the target spot, you will be able to press the "Check-in" button.
After that, please send a photo of the spot to the message board in the app.
The secretariat will check this and add points to your account.
Other Notes
- This event will only be held on the dedicated app "Map Life".
- You will not be able to participate if you cannot use the dedicated app.
- Each person must use the dedicated app on one smartphone.
- Even if you are riding in a group, please prepare one device per person.
- We recommend that you plan your tour in advance.
- Points can only be used to apply during the event period.
- Please note that you cannot apply retroactively.
- You can participate in this event as many times as you like during the event period. (No need to re-enter)
- The content of this event may change or end without prior notice.
- This event may be suspended or canceled during the event period due to system failure, maintenance, etc.
Event Participation Terms
- 01 I pledge to follow all rules, regulations, and instructions established by the organizers, and to take responsibility for any accidents that occur during this event or any associated events. I will not criticize or hold the organizers, administrators, participants, or related parties responsible, unless the accident is caused by the organizers.
- 02 I will observe the Road Traffic Act and other traffic laws and regulations while participating in this event, and will keep safety in mind.
- 03 If I am determined to be unable to participate in this event, I will immediately follow the organizers' instructions to cancel the event. I will also follow any other instructions from the organizers regarding safety management and operation.
- 04 I understand that the organizers have not purchased insurance to cover accidents, injuries, illnesses, or infections during participation in this event, and if compensation is necessary, I will purchase insurance myself.
- 05 I will be solely responsible for my personal possessions and equipment, and will not hold the organizers, other event participants, or general visitors responsible for loss or damage.
- 06 I agree that I will not object if the event is canceled, changed, or suspended due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers, such as strong winds, heavy rain, snowfall, earthquakes, other worsening weather conditions, accidents, etc. (including associated environmental changes around the venue and changes in social conditions), or due to the issuance of a state of emergency declaration by the national or local government, or a request to refrain from holding the event.
- 07 I agree that the organizers will not cover the costs of travel or accommodation, even if the event is canceled or changed due to the reasons mentioned above.
- 08 I agree that my photos and videos may be freely used in media related to the event, such as broadcasts, websites, printed materials, and social media accounts, as well as for advertising the next event.
- 09 I agree that the personal information obtained by the organizers, co-organizers, and related organizations at this event will be used for the purpose of improving services for event participants, such as for participation guidance, notification of related information, guidance for the next event, confirmation contact, provision of services from sponsors, cooperation, and related organizations, and record announcements.
- 10 My family, relatives, guardians (if the participant is a minor), and other participants have agreed to participate in this event and to these terms and conditions. If I am a minor, I will participate with the consent of my guardian.
- [Additional Information] Event Recommendations
- 01 If you wish to be covered for accidents, injuries, or illnesses during the event, please purchase your own insurance.
- 02 We strongly recommend that you carry a mobile battery as the dedicated app consumes battery power.
If your device's battery runs out during the event, you may not be able to check in to the spots you have visited.
Please note that you can resume where you left off at a later date, so please consider this as well.
Event Inquiries
Joso City Hall,
Industrial Promotion Department
Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division
0297-23-2111(main) (ext.2450)
Inquiries accepted from 8:30 to 17:00,
excluding weekends and holidays
Smartphone APP Inquiries
Interactive Communication Design Inc.
Service Division
03-5573-8230(main)
Inquiries available from 8:30 to 17:00,
excluding weekends and holidays