Japan Stamp Rally
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Sat 2007/07/14 01:28
I think this could be a Japanese only thing because when I do a search for "stamp rally" I see mostly Japan related results and images.
A Stamp Rally (スタンプラリー) is where one goes round to certain locations to stamp their book with rubber stamps. Each location would have a unique stamp.
While there are prizes to be won from stamp rallys, some people just collect these for fun.
This stamp is located at JR Meguro station.
A Stamp Rally (スタンプラリー) is where one goes round to certain locations to stamp their book with rubber stamps. Each location would have a unique stamp.
While there are prizes to be won from stamp rallys, some people just collect these for fun.
This stamp is located at JR Meguro station.
This is where the stamp is located and comes complete with a diagram of all the different stamps located at JR stations. Can I pull another if-this-was-hackney-london joke regarding the stamp going missing? OK never mind ^^;;;
Close up of some of the stamps. Here we see Ueno Station (many of you come into Ueno from Narita), Nippori (Taking the Skyliner from Nippori to Narita is the best option though as its cheap and the seats recline), Ikebukuro (for some reason a popular place to stay for gaijin visitors), Mejiro etc etc.
Stamps are not just about trains though and there was a recent Zero no Tsukaima stamp rally in Akihabara where the prize was a signed book. The catch was that even though you collected all the stamps, your name was just stuck in a draw.
I can see myself collecting these if they were moe or bishojo characters though ^^;
Stamps are not just about trains though and there was a recent Zero no Tsukaima stamp rally in Akihabara where the prize was a signed book. The catch was that even though you collected all the stamps, your name was just stuck in a draw.
I can see myself collecting these if they were moe or bishojo characters though ^^;
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Remember having these things during elementary school, was fun back then... probably not now.
(ID #51572) Posted on 2007/07/14 01:24
I´m the type ''collect everything than you can'' and everything in the travel is a good memory i thing.
(ID #51573) Posted on 2007/07/14 01:31
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I've looked at this before and thought maybe someday... ^^; That would be interesting thing to start, moe and/or bishojo stamps. Tie it in with a website and get the shops in Akiba to participate. The website might generate hits for otaku sites and sales for shops.
(ID #51574) Posted on 2007/07/14 01:46
I'm going to Japan soon so I will be on the look out for stamp stations, its a nice material memory of where I visit.
(ID #51575) Posted on 2007/07/14 01:47
For a chance to win some thing, I would get it if I pass by, but not going to every station to collect them all. Isn't it gonna cost lost of money to go to every station ? I want the Zero no Tsukaima one for sure XD
(ID #51576) Posted on 2007/07/14 01:51
help desk support
when I go to Japan, I will get some blank paper and collect these so i can show them to friends.
(ID #51604) Posted on 2007/07/14 04:11
Nice way to travel around, promote the metro and local tourism and have fun! I like that sort of local initiatives.
(ID #51608) Posted on 2007/07/14 04:29
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
Cool, if I had known about these, I would've started on my previous 2 trips ;p I would not have known what it was for if I saw it before. But I don't recall seeing them. But I'll look out for them next year :) I did get a red stamp at the top of Himeji Castle this year though :) It's a nice souvenir showing you've been there :)
(ID #51617) Posted on 2007/07/14 07:40
anime/cosplay events organizer
that's an interesting activity to promote tourism ^^ maybe i could adapt and implement here ^^ this activity sounds very interesting ^^
(ID #51618) Posted on 2007/07/14 08:16
CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
I do have friends who collect these stamps indeed. While I do not share their enthusiasm the wood cut design used for the stamp is exquisitely carved and is a veritable work of art.
(ID #51622) Posted on 2007/07/14 08:57
Hmm, I guess it's a bit like me collecting beer mats from every foreign bar or restaurant =D
(ID #51625) Posted on 2007/07/14 10:20
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
Wow, those stamp look rather exquisite..
(ID #51626) Posted on 2007/07/14 10:28
Research Engineer/Student/Daddy ^_^
I don't know there are stamps inside train station. I've only discovered that at the end of my journey in Japan, at the top of the Himeji castle : http://www.himeji-castle.gr.jp/ An old woman gave me her paper (forgot ours) so that I was able to stamp and take it back. For me it's also like a evidence which means "Hey, I was here!" ^_^
(ID #51632) Posted on 2007/07/14 12:16
Everything
I like this idea a lot, having to go to all the different stations to complete the journey. I guess it helps that I enjoy riding the train.
(ID #51639) Posted on 2007/07/14 15:22
Student, Illustrator
This was in an episode of Pokemon... Sorry I know that.
(ID #51642) Posted on 2007/07/14 15:50
.NET/Web Developer
Those stamps look really good. I'd definitely try to get all those when I go to Japan. It's as good as a sign that you've been to all those places. ei Danny, why don't you make a stamp of your own? XD
(ID #51665) Posted on 2007/07/15 03:22
CEO MIrai Inc
Bele, Need to come up with the T-shirt and figure first ^^
(ID #51700) Posted on 2007/07/16 00:54
We found out about these before we went to Japan so we took a small pad and collected them everywhere we went - hotels, museums, theme parks, and stations of course. When you get back it makes a nice souvenir, or (because you will have taken a squillion photos) you can remove the pages and put them in your photo album with the appropriate photos.
(ID #51744) Posted on 2007/07/16 14:30
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
wow now this piqued my interest :)
(ID #236914) Posted on 2008/07/14 02:13
I remember seeing a stamp rally in an episode of Pokemon. Didn't know it was real...neat.
(ID #237100) Posted on 2008/07/14 07:34
TV Editor, wannabe drone-doom-funeral-sludge metal musician
we have similiar stamps here in Poland - maybe not on every train/metro station (don't have many metro stations either:), but on major turist attractions. when we were in Japan with my girlfriend (who told me about this great blog:), I think that we got the best stamp in Ghibli Museum - full of Totoros. it's my first comment here on dannychoo.com - so, welcome everybody:).
(ID #237136) Posted on 2008/07/14 09:14
Nooooo.... I got so many stamps, but I missed the Ghibli Museum. Made me regret no going there even more.
(ID #237295) Posted on 2008/07/14 13:26
study
i had alaska Rubber stamps XD
(ID #237146) Posted on 2008/07/14 09:31
I wouldn't go out of my way for something like this but if it's convenient then why not? :]
(ID #237263) Posted on 2008/07/14 12:47
That's actually pretty fun! Where can I get the necessary book that I need to get stamped next time I head to Tokyo?
(ID #237270) Posted on 2008/07/14 12:51
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Interesting, didn't realise there was a greater following involving stamps besides the ones used for signatures (I think it's called).
(ID #237462) Posted on 2008/07/14 18:39
collect them? probably not ^^;; but I wouldn't mind getting just one xD
(ID #499902) Posted on 2009/02/24 02:46
Student
yes ! didnt know this before * o * but thats only if i can visit japan for holiday....if i can live there, then perhaps not XD
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