A “Shōgaku 3-nensei Ashibe: QQ Goma-chan” Stamp Rally Is Coming to Ashiya Starting Saturday July 18

A “Shogaku 3-nensei Ashibe: GO! GO! Goma-chan” Stamp Rally in Ashiya, taking participants around five locations in Ashiya, is set to begin on Saturday, July 18.

Quoted from an Anican Inc. press release

Organized by Anican Inc., a company headquartered in Ashiya, this appears to be a web app-based stamp rally that lets participants explore and enjoy the city of Ashiya in summer.

“Shogaku 3-nensei Ashibe: GO! GO! Goma-chan” Stamp Rally in Ashiya

When is it?

Saturday, July 18–Sunday, August 23, 2026

Where is it?

Five locations in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture

The five stamp rally and commemorative card distribution locations are listed below:

1. 御菓子司 杵屋豊光 (Nishiyama-cho, near Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station) 🍡
2. アシヤ食堂 manchos! (Matsunouchi-cho, near JR Ashiya Station) 🍽️
3. ハナヤ勘兵衛 (Maeda-cho, along National Route 2) 📷
4. Trattorìa Sprezzatura (Kawanishi-cho, near Hanshin Ashiya Station) 🍝
5. ジュリエッタ (1st floor of the Ashiya Thousand Building, Kawanishi-cho) ☕

※Please check each location’s website for details such as opening hours.

Once you’ve collected all five stamps, head to the prize redemption location, NTSリユース芦屋, to claim your reward!

↑ Exterior of NTSリユース芦屋

Here’s the map of the prize redemption location:

The address is Room 104, Ashiya Thousand Building, 2-37 Kawanishi-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.

What can you do?

• Register on the web app and join a stamp rally around Ashiya 📱
• Collect stamps from every location to receive a Goma-chan sticker 🦭
• Use the AR feature to take commemorative photos with Ashibe and the other characters at nine locations 📸
• Ask the staff at each location, “Could I have a commemorative card?” to receive a limited-time commemorative card 🎴
• New “Shogaku 3-nensei Ashibe: GO! GO! Goma-chan” merchandise featuring original event designs will also be available 🎁

How much does it cost?

Free

※Participants are responsible for any data charges incurred while using the web app.

Who can participate?

Anyone is welcome to join.

※The web app is for smartphones only. As a general rule, it supports iOS 26 or later and Android 16 or later.

How to join

Register as a user through the dedicated web app to participate. It appears that you’ll need to enable location services. Check the press release for more details.

For event details, see → here (PR TIMES)

In Closing

With Ashibe and Goma-chan coming to Ashiya, this stamp rally sounds perfect for summer vacation! By the way, did you know that Ashibe’s family name is “Ashiya”?

There’s plenty to enjoy beyond collecting stamps, including taking AR photos with the characters and receiving commemorative cards. It’s also a great opportunity to visit some of Ashiya’s popular local businesses, making it an especially fun outing for families with children.