Announcement of Operation Vines in Chiba / Ibaraki Season 3 & Saitama Season 2 and Season Details
Thank you for always playing PicTrée.
Starting September 13, 2025, we will launch a new season, “Operation Vines in Chiba③ / Ibaraki③ / Saitama②,” across Chiba, Ibaraki, and Saitama Prefectures.
In this season, the main targets are utility poles that were not photographed during “Operation Vines in Chiba② / Ibaraki② / Saitama.”
To promote photographing these unphotographed poles, the “areas” within each season have been subdivided more finely than before. If you place 1st in an area ranking, you will receive 36,000 reward coins (equivalent to JPY 3,000)!
Focus on the areas, capture the remaining unphotographed poles, and aim for 1st place in the area rankings!!
【Season Period and Playable Time】
◼ Season Period
・Operation Vines in Chiba③: Sep 13 (Sat) 9:00 – Oct 12 (Sun) 18:00
・Operation Vines in Ibaraki③: Sep 13 (Sat) 9:00 – Oct 12 (Sun) 18:00
・Operation Vines in Saitama②: Sep 13 (Sat) 9:00 – Oct 12 (Sun) 18:00
※ There is no “Vines Boost Period” this season. You will have the chance to earn “Vines Discovery Rewards” throughout the entire season.
◼ Playable Time
・Photography: 5:00–18:00
・Check-in: 5:00–18:00
※ On the first day of each season (Sat, Sep 13), gameplay starts at 9:00.
【Photo Targets and Rewards】
◼ Photo Targets
・Utility poles
・Poles (Vine-Prone): Some utility poles are designated as “Poles (Vine-Prone),” which are more likely to be affected by vines. Their asset icons differ from standard poles, and they have special in-game effects (up to 5 Pole Connect links, pole HP 5,000).
Pole (Vine-Prone) Icon
◼ Photo Rewards
| Photo Target | First Photo Reward (Unit: Reward Coins) |
Reward for Subsequent Photos (Unit: Reward Coins) |
| Utility Poles / Poles (Vine-Prone) | 240 (equivalent to JPY 20) | None |
◼ Vines Discovery Reward
If you photograph a pole with visible vine growth this season and it is approved upon review by the operations team, a “Vines Discovery Reward” will be granted.
| Photo Target | Vines Discovery Reward (Reward Coins) |
| Utility Poles / Poles (Vine-Prone) | 600 (equivalent to JPY 50) |
※ Not all “Poles (Vine-Prone)” necessarily have vine growth.
※ If you find vine growth but select “No” in the vines report before sending your image, the Vines Discovery Reward will not be granted.
※ Do not select “Yes” when there is no vine growth. (Repeated false reports may result in account suspension.)
Note: The “Vines Discovery Reward” is granted after review by the operations team, so it is not awarded immediately like standard photo rewards. It will be distributed collectively after the season ends.
【Areas and Area Rankings】
For this season, the “areas” have been subdivided more finely than in the previous season.
There are 16 areas in Chiba③, 26 in Ibaraki③, and 2 in Saitama②, for a total of 44 areas.
◼ Operation Vines in Chiba③: Chiba City / Ichihara City / Yotsukaido City (Chiba Prefecture)
・Chiba③ – Detailed Area Division
Chuo Ward, Chiba City / Inage Ward, Chiba City / Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba City / Wakaba Ward, Chiba City / Mihama Ward, Chiba City / Midori Ward, Chiba City
Go’i, Ichihara City / Ichihara, Ichihara City / Tatsumidai, Ichihara City / Chiharadai, Ichihara City / Ichizu, Ichihara City / Sanwa, Ichihara City / Anegasaki, Ichihara City / Yushuku, Ichihara City / Nanso, Ichihara City
Yotsukaido City
◼ Operation Vines in Ibaraki③: Hitachinaka City / Kitaibaraki City / Daigo Town (Ibaraki Prefecture)
・Ibaraki③ – Detailed Area Division
Katsuta Daiichi JHS, Hitachinaka City / Katsuta Daini JHS, Hitachinaka City / Maewatari, Hitachinaka City / Sano, Hitachinaka City / Oshima, Hitachinaka City / Tabiko, Hitachinaka City / Nakaminato, Hitachinaka City / Hiraiso・Isozaki, Hitachinaka City / Ajigaura, Hitachinaka City / Hitachinaka, Hitachinaka City
Sekimoto-cho, Kitaibaraki City / Otsu-cho, Kitaibaraki City / Hirakata-cho, Kitaibaraki City / Sekinan-cho, Kitaibaraki City / Isohara-cho, Kitaibaraki City / Hanakawa-cho, Kitaibaraki City / Nakago-cho, Kitaibaraki City
Daigo, Daigo Town / Yorikami, Daigo Town / Sahara, Daigo Town / Kurosawa, Daigo Town / Miyagawa, Daigo Town / Namase, Daigo Town / Fukuroda, Daigo Town / Kamiogawa, Daigo Town / Shimoogawa, Daigo Town
◼ Operation Vines in Saitama②: Sayama City / Tokorozawa City (Saitama Prefecture)
・Saitama② – Detailed Area Division
Tokorozawa City / Sayama City
Please check the heat maps for details of each area.
Operation Vines in Chiba / Ibaraki Season 3 & Saitama Season 2 – Area-Specific Heat Maps Released
◼ Area-Based Rewards
For each of the 44 areas above, the following area ranking rewards are set.
Rewards are granted according to “individual rankings within each team,” and the 1st-place player can earn reward coins equivalent to JPY 3,000.
Since the rankings are based on “individual ranking within each team,” cross-team positions are not relevant. The 1st-place player within each team (Bolt / Ampere / Watt) receives the 1st-place reward.
| Individual Rank within Team | Rewards |
| 1st | 36,000 reward coins (equivalent to JPY 3,000), Wire 1000 m ×1, Wire 500 m ×1, Wire 200 m ×3 |
| 2nd | Wire 1000 m ×1, Wire 200 m ×3 |
| 3rd | Wire 500 m ×1, Wire 200 m ×3 |
| 4th–10th | Wire 200 m ×3 |
| 11th–30th | Wire 200 m ×2 |
| 31st and below | Wire 200 m ×1 |
【How to Check Areas In-Game】
From the app home screen, tap the icon at the bottom right ＞ display the “Area Selection” screen
【Season Ranking Rewards (Overall Rewards)】
These rewards are granted based on the results of the team competition rankings (“Bolt,” “Ampere,” “Watt”) conducted per season.
There are “Team Rankings” and “Individual Rankings within Each Team.” Rewards obtained at the end of the season are determined by the final standings of both rankings at season end.
(Unit: Reward Coins)
| Team-internal Rank | 1st-Place Team | 2nd-Place Team | 3rd-Place Team |
| 1 | 62,500 (equivalent to JPY 5,208) | 43,750 (equivalent to JPY 3,646) | 31,250 (equivalent to JPY 2,604) |
| 2 | 37,500 (equivalent to JPY 3,125) | 21,250 (equivalent to JPY 1,771) | 15,000 (equivalent to JPY 1,250) |
| 3 | 31,250 (equivalent to JPY 2,604) | 15,000 (equivalent to JPY 1,250) | 11,875 (equivalent to JPY 990) |
| 4 | 21,250 (equivalent to JPY 1,771) | 10,500 (equivalent to JPY 875) | 7,500 (equivalent to JPY 625) |
| 5 | 10,625 (equivalent to JPY 885) | 6,000 (equivalent to JPY 500) | 3,000 (equivalent to JPY 250) |
| 6 | 6,500 (equivalent to JPY 542) | 3,000 (equivalent to JPY 250) | 1,200 (equivalent to JPY 100) |
| 7 | 6,500 (equivalent to JPY 542) | 2,250 (equivalent to JPY 188) | 1,200 (equivalent to JPY 100) |
| 8 | 4,375 (equivalent to JPY 365) | 1,500 (equivalent to JPY 125) | 750 (equivalent to JPY 63) |
| 9 | 4,375 (equivalent to JPY 365) | 1,500 (equivalent to JPY 125) | 750 (equivalent to JPY 63) |
| 10 | 4,375 (equivalent to JPY 365) | 1,500 (equivalent to JPY 125) | 750 (equivalent to JPY 63) |
| 11 | 2,625 (equivalent to JPY 219) | 900 (equivalent to JPY 75) | |
| 12 | 2,625 (equivalent to JPY 219) | 900 (equivalent to JPY 75) | |
| 13 | 2,188 (equivalent to JPY 182) | 675 (equivalent to JPY 56) | |
| 14 | 2,188 (equivalent to JPY 182) | 675 (equivalent to JPY 56) | |
| 15 | 2,188 (equivalent to JPY 182) | 675 (equivalent to JPY 56) | |
| 16 | 1,250 (equivalent to JPY 104) | ||
| 17 | 1,250 (equivalent to JPY 104) | ||
| 18 | 1,250 (equivalent to JPY 104) | ||
| 19 | 1,250 (equivalent to JPY 104) | ||
| 20 | 1,250 (equivalent to JPY 104) |
【How to Report Vines】
For this season, before sending the image, you will select whether vine growth is present.
If you find vines while photographing, check where the vine tips are located on the pole and select the corresponding option.
If you select “Yes,” you can take one additional photo. If the already-taken image does not clearly show the vines, please take an extra shot before sending (the shooting angle is up to you—choose an angle that clearly shows the vine growth).
If there are no vines, select “No,” then press the “Send” button.
◼ Examples of Poles with Vine Growth
・Top of the pole
・Upper half of the pole
・Lower half of the pole
【Exchanging Reward Coins】
Reward coins can be exchanged for “Amazon Gift Cards” or the cryptocurrency “DEP.”
The relationship between exchange amounts and required reward coins is as follows.
※ From the main screen, go to Menu > Profile > Exchange > Select Destination.
◼ Exchange to Amazon Gift Cards
| Required Reward Coins | Exchange Amount |
| 1,200 | JPY 100 |
※ Exchanges are available in units of 1,200 coins.
※ Up to JPY 10,000 can be exchanged per request.
◼ Exchange to Cryptocurrency (DEP)
| Required Reward Coins | Exchange Amount |
| 5,000 | 2,983 DEP |
※ A 500-coin exchange fee applies.
※ Exchanges are available in units of 5,000 coins.
【Other Changes】
We have adjusted the balance of season rank progression to increase the sense of challenge.
