Key Facts
• Stamp rally launched to promote four-lane expansion of Okayama-Yonago Expressway.
• Okayama-Yonago route opened in 1997 with two lanes; 24.9 km remains two-lane as of June 2025.
• Rally runs until January 16, 2026, with prizes for participants.
• Collect stamps at service areas, parking areas, and tourist sites in both prefectures.
• Prizes include local specialties worth $70 (40 winners) and $35 (60 winners).
• Stamp locations include Takahashi Service Area, Daisen Parking Area, Korakuen Garden, and others.
• Entry deadlines: October 10, 2025, and January 16, 2026; one entry per person.
• Contact Okayama Road Construction Division at 086-226-7468 for inquiries.
Summary
Okayama and Tottori prefectures are hosting a stamp rally to promote the four-lane expansion of the Okayama-Yonago Expressway. Participants can collect stamps at designated service areas, parking areas, and tourist attractions, with the chance to win local specialty products. The rally, which began in 2016, now encourages cross-prefecture tourism and runs until January 16, 2026. Prizes include items worth $70 and $35 for selected participants. Stamp collection sheets are available at participating locations and government offices. The initiative aims to boost regional development and support the expressway expansion project.
