A Tohoku tourism support project: A search-based journey that stimulates your curiosity 'TOHOKU QUEST'
We are holding the "Let's Drive More! Tohoku 6 Prefectures Check-in Trip 2026 Gift Campaign"

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  • Supporting tourism in Tohoku, we are launching the "TOHOKU QUEST" search-based travel program to stimulate your curiosity: "Let's Drive More! Tohoku 6 Prefectures Check-in Trip 2026 Gift Campaign."

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March 25, 2020
Aomori Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture
Miyagi Prefecture
Akita Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Tohoku Regional Head Office

Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Akita Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, and NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Miyagino-ku, Sendai City) are holding the "Let's Drive More! Tohoku 6 Prefectures Check-in Trip 2026 Gift Campaign" for a limited time starting today, as part of the Tohoku tourism support project "TOHOKU QUEST".

"TOHOKU QUEST" is a mystery-solving sightseeing tour where participants use quests (problems) related to tourist spots throughout the Tohoku region as clues, searching for keywords to find target spots (tourist spots, etc.). Participants can enjoy the tour by actually visiting the spots they found after solving the quests and checking in using their smartphone's GPS function.
This time, we will once again be holding a limited-time gift campaign where those who meet the specified achievement conditions can win prizes such as accommodation vouchers for hotels and hot spring inns throughout the Tohoku region, as well as local specialty products.
Furthermore, in order to create opportunities to discover new attractions throughout the Tohoku region, we have set up tourist destinations themed around "gourmet food," "culture," and "history" as quest targets. This time, we have added 60 new locations, bringing the total number of attractive spots to 120.
For a memorable road trip with family and friends, please join us for "TOHOKU QUEST."

Image of "TOHOKU QUEST," a search journey that stimulates the spirit of inquiry

1. "TOHOKU QUEST" event period

It is currently running and can be used year-round.

2. Number of quests

A total of 120 tourist spots throughout the Tohoku region.

3. "Let's Drive More! Tohoku 6 Prefectures Check-in Trip 2026 Gift Campaign" Campaign Period

March 25, 2020 (Wednesday) 14:00 to November 30, 2020 (Monday) 23:59

4. How to participate (for first-time participants)

  1. Obtaining a User ID
    On NEXCO EAST 's "DraPla" website Special page More participation
    Please obtain a User ID for "TOHOKU QUEST".
    For more details ⇒Image link to DraPla TOHOKU QUEST page (external link)
    2D code image link to DraPla TOHOKU QUEST page (external link)
  2. Solve the quest (problem statement)
    After registering as described in (1) above, use the quest as a clue to search for keywords and enter the 7-digit postal code of the spot (tourist destination, etc.) that you think is the answer. If you answer correctly, you will be able to view detailed information about the location.
  3. Head to the spot and check in
    After answering (2) above correctly, head to the spot and check in using your smartphone's GPS (location information service) function.
  4. Enter the giveaway campaign (limited time only)
    Please submit your application through the application form during the specified period.
    After entering, if you check in at a designated location and meet the conditions for each prize, you will be automatically entered into the corresponding prize based on your achievement status at the end of the campaign.
    Please refer to the attached document [PDF: 225KB] for details on each award and the conditions for achieving them.

(Note) If you have been participating since last year, you can participate in the gift campaign using your already registered User ID. However, check-ins at locations made before the start of this campaign will not be counted towards the achievement conditions, so you will need to check in at the target locations again during the campaign period.

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Five. Customer inquiries

NEXCO EAST Customer Center
TEL. 0570-024-024 (Navi dial)
Or
(Reception time/24 hours)
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