JR East will hold the JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 (JR東日本 ポケモンスタンプラリー2026) in collaboration with the TV anime Pocket Monsters currently airing on TV Tokyo from Thursday, July 16th, 2026 to Monday, August 31st, 2026.
〇 JR East will hold the JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026, starting Thursday, July 16, 2026, and it is a collaboration with the TV anime Pokémon currently airing on the TV Tokyo network.
〇 Stamps featuring Pokémon from the TV anime Pokémon, such as Captain Pikachu and Metamon, will appear at stations throughout the JR East service area (excluding some stations), which serve as the setting for this stamp rally.
〇 To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, the three starter Pokémon from throughout the series will appear on stamps and as prizes. Additionally, participants who complete the 6-station, 9-station, 36-station, or Shinkansen courses will receive limited-edition prizes available exclusively through this stamp rally. Enjoy an adventure with Pokémon this summer.
1. Event Overview
Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Monday, August 31, 2026 *Prizes must be claimed by Tuesday, September 1, 2026
From the first train to the last train (Stamp availability times vary at some stations.)
2. Stations with Stamps (Greater Tokyo Area)
A total of 36 stations (35 JR East stations and 1 Tokyo Monorail station in the Greater Tokyo Area)
Stamp Rally Area Map (Greater Tokyo Area)
3. How to Start Your Adventure
First, get your Stamp Book (6-Station/Shinkansen Course Edition) or Stamp Book (Special Edition)!
* The Stamp Book (6-Station/Shinkansen Course Edition) will be available starting Thursday, July 16, 2026, at major stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Shinkansen stations equipped with stamp stations.
* The Stamp Book (Special Edition) will be available for purchase at select NewDays stores starting Thursday, July 16.
* Please limit your purchase to one stamp book per person. Even if you have two or more books, you will only receive one prize.
* All prizes are available in limited quantities (first-come, first-served). The promotion will end once supplies run out.
How to Redeem the 6-Station Course and Shinkansen Course Completion Rewards
To redeem the 6-Station Course and Shinkansen Course Completion Rewards, please add the “JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026” official LINE account (@cpn-jrepokemon2026) as a friend and show the redemption coupon sent via message.
* Participants in middle school or younger do not need a redemption coupon.
(Please have a form of identification ready to verify your age. We may ask to verify your age.)
* All prizes are available in limited quantities (first-come, first-served). The promotion ends when supplies run out.
6-Station Course
① Visit any 6 of the 36 stations located in the Greater Tokyo Area and collect 6 stamps!
* Only combinations of 6 different stations are valid, and stamps must be stamped directly onto the stamp book (stickers are not allowed).
* Stamps from the following Shinkansen stations: Shin-Aomori, Morioka, Sendai, Akita, Yamagata, Niigata, and Nagano—are not eligible.
② Head to the 6-Station Course Finish Counter!
Once you’ve collected the stamps and presented your stamp book at the 6-Station Course Finish Counter, you’ll receive a Special Ticket-Style Sticker, a Pokémon FRIENDA Special Treasure Pick: Captain Pikachu, and a Stamp Book (9-Station & 36-Station Course Edition). (We will verify your redemption coupon.)
9-Station Course
① Collect 9 stamps from the 9-Station Course Participating Stations!
* You may also cut out the 6 stamps collected on the 6-Station Course and paste them into your stamp book (9-Station/36-Station Course edition).
* Please check the Stamp Rally Area Map for the 9-Station Course participating stations.
② Head to the 9-Station, 36-Station, or Shinkansen Course Finish Counter!
Once you’ve collected your stamps and presented your stamp book at the 9-Station, 36-Station, or Shinkansen Course Finish Counter, you’ll receive a Special Neck Strap as a gift. (No redemption coupon is required.)
36-Station Course
① Collect all the stamps from the 36 stations in the Greater Tokyo Area!
* You can also cut out the stamps collected on the 6-Station Course and paste them into your stamp book (9-Station/36-Station Course edition).
② Head to the 9-Station, 36-Station, or Shinkansen Course Finish Counters!
Collect your stamps and present your stamp book at the 9-Station, 36-Station, or Shinkansen Course Finish Counters to receive a Special Keychain as a gift. (No redemption coupon is required.)
Shinkansen Course
① Please collect a stamp from one station of your choice from among the following stations: Shin-Aomori Station, Morioka Station, Sendai Station, Akita Station, Yamagata Station, Niigata Station, and Nagano Station.
* Only stamps from Shin-Aomori Station, Morioka Station, Sendai Station, Akita Station, Yamagata Station, Niigata Station, and Nagano Station on the Shinkansen Course are eligible.
* Only stamps applied directly to the stamp book are valid.
② Head to the 9-Station, 36-Station, or Shinkansen Course Finish Line Counter!
Present your stamp book with the Shinkansen Course stamps at the 9-Station, 36-Station, or Shinkansen Course Finish Line Counter, and you’ll receive a Special Medal featuring Koraidon and Miraidon on both sides. (We’ll verify your redemption coupon.)
2. Linked Campaign
(1) Stamp Book (Special Edition) on Sale
A Stamp Book (Special Edition) that comes with a special Pokémon pass case will be available at select NewDays stores. The Stamp Book (Special Edition) includes stamp spaces for all 36 stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area and 7 Shinkansen stations, allowing you to participate in all courses from the very beginning.
Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
Sales Period: Starting Thursday, July 16, 2026
Participating Stores: https://www.jreast.co.jp/tokyo/jre_pokemonrally2026/pdf/to04.pdf
* Sales will end once supplies run out.
* In addition to the Special Edition Stamp Book, you can also participate using the free stamp books distributed at major stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Shinkansen stations equipped with stamp stations.
(2) Honda Koraidon Exhibition
We will be exhibiting the Honda Koraidon, recreated using the mobility technologies Honda has developed over the years.
Exhibition Location: Station Conference Oimachi Tracks, OIMACHI TRACKS BUSINESS TOWER, 1st Floor
* Access: About a 3-minute walk from JR Oimachi Station (directly connected via a walkway)
Exhibition Period: Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(3) Pokémon-Themed Train Service
Pokémon-themed trains featuring designs of Masquernya, Wanival and Laudbon, characters from the TV anime Pokémon, as well as Koraidon and Miraidon, who are scheduled to appear in the future, will operate for a limited time.
Operating Period: Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Late August *On the Yamanote Line, service begins Saturday, August 1
Routes: Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, and Chuo Line Rapid Service (one train set on each line)
(4) Special Decorations Make Their Debut
Photo spots featuring wall decorations and other displays will appear at select stations, such as Tokyo Station, as well as at WATERS takeshiba and OIMACHI TRACKS. Please enjoy taking commemorative photos at these spots while participating in the stamp rally.
(5) Special Stackable Stamps
Special stackable stamps will be available at WATERS takeshiba; when you stamp all four stamps on top of each other, an illustration is completed.
Location: WATERS takeshiba
Dates: Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Monday, August 31, 2026
* Stamps can only be used during Atre Takeshiba’s business hours.
(6) Captain Pikachu Meet-and-Greet Event
We will be holding a Captain Pikachu meet-and-greet event at WATERS takeshiba and OIMACHI TRACKS.
OIMACHI TRACKS
Dates and Times: July 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 20 (Mon, Holiday), 25 (Sat), and 26 (Sun), 2026; 4 sessions per day
* Capacity is limited to 15 groups per session (approximately 4 people per group).
Venue: Station Conference Oimachi Tracks, 1st Floor, OIMACHI TRACKS BUSINESS TOWER
* Access: About a 3-minute walk from JR Oimachi Station (directly connected via a walkway)
Application Period: Monday, July 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
WATERS takeshiba
Dates and Times: August 1 (Sat), 8 (Sat), 15 (Sat), and 22 (Sat), 2026; 4 sessions per day
*Capacity is limited to 15 groups per session (approximately 4 people per group).
Venue: WATERS takeshiba, Theater Building, 1st Floor
* Access: About a 6-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station
Registration Period: Monday, July 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM – Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM
(7) Sun Visor Giveaway
Pokémon sun visors will be distributed at the 6-Station Course Finish Line Counter. Please wear your sun visor, stay cool, and enjoy the stamp rally while taking precautions against heatstroke.
Distribution Location: 6-Station Course Finish Line Counter
Distribution Period: Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Tuesday, September 1, 2026
* Distribution will end once supplies run out.