Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Chiba② / Saitama② / Ibaraki② / Gunma — Season Details
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We are pleased to announce the details of four new seasons launching on Saturday, August 1, 2026: “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Chiba②,” “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Saitama②,” “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Ibaraki②,” and “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Gunma.”
The “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026” is held to enable early detection of vine and ivy growth on utility poles. Starting in August, a new season covering Gunma Prefecture will be added alongside the existing Chiba, Saitama, and Ibaraki seasons.
[Season Period & Playable Hours]
◼️ Season Period
● “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Chiba②”
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 – Sunday, November 1, 2026, 17:00 (JST / UTC+9)
● “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Saitama②”
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 – Sunday, November 1, 2026, 17:00 (JST / UTC+9)
● “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Ibaraki②”
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 – Sunday, November 1, 2026, 17:00 (JST / UTC+9)
● “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Gunma”
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 – Sunday, November 1, 2026, 17:00 (JST / UTC+9)
◼️ Playable Hours
Photo submission hours:
· August: 7:00–18:00 (JST / UTC+9)
· September: 7:00–17:30 (JST / UTC+9)
· October: 7:00–17:00 (JST / UTC+9)
Check-in hours: No restrictions
[Participation Format]
At the start of the season, choose one of three teams — “Ampere,” “Volt,” or “Watt” — and compete against the other teams to earn the highest score.
[Photo Targets & Angles]
◼️ Photo Targets
· Utility Pole
· Utility Pole (Vine & Ivy)
In this season, some utility poles have been designated as “Utility Pole (Vine & Ivy)” — poles that are particularly prone to vine and ivy growth. These poles have a different icon in the asset display and carry special in-game effects.
※ Photo rewards are the same as for standard utility poles.
<Utility Pole (Vine & Ivy) Icon>
<Utility Pole (Vine & Ivy) Features>
· Utility Pole Connect connections: up to 5
· Utility Pole HP: 5,000
◼️ Photo Angles
Three photos are required: “Wide Shot 1,” “Wide Shot 2,” and “Pole Number.”
· Wide Shot 1 & 2: Fill the camera frame with the entire utility pole. Wide Shot 2 must be taken from a different angle than Wide Shot 1.
Keep a distance of approximately 5–10 meters from the pole.
※ Stand approximately 5–10 meters away from the pole.
· Pole Number: Fill the camera frame with the pole number plate.
※ If there are two plates, make sure both are visible in the shot.
[How to Report Vine & Ivy]
In this season, you will be asked to select whether vine or ivy growth is present before submitting your photos.
If you spot vine or ivy while on-site, check the height of the vine or ivy tip relative to the pole and select the appropriate option.
Selecting “Present” allows you to take one additional photo. If the existing photos make it hard to clearly show the vine or ivy, take the additional shot from an angle where the growth is most visible before submitting.
If there is no vine or ivy, select “None” and press “Submit.”
<Example: Utility Pole with Vine & Ivy Growth>
◼️ Vine & Ivy Reporting Notes
Please note that the following cases may not be eligible for discovery rewards:
· Fully dried-out vines or ivy (no removal needed; no expected impact on equipment)
· Non-vining plants such as trees, shrubs, or herbaceous plants
· Cases where it is unclear whether the plant is vine or ivy
· Very small amounts that are not entangled with equipment and are unlikely to cause future impact
· Vine or ivy only near the base of the pole, not yet reaching or contacting the equipment itself
· Cases involving trespassing on private property or other safety, courtesy, or legal violations during photography
· Other cases deemed ineligible for rewards by the operations team
Please note that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding eligibility for Vine & Ivy Discovery Rewards.
◼️ Reporting Difficult-to-Photograph Situations
If there is a problem with the photo target, or if environmental or physical conditions make it difficult to photograph, please use the Report function instead of forcing a photo.
Please refer to the steps below for how to submit a report.
<How to Report>
① Tap the asset icon of the target pole
② Tap the megaphone icon in the upper right
③ Check the applicable issue and tap “Next”
④ If you have a helpful photo, tap “Take Photo” to photograph it, then tap “Submit”
[Photo Rewards & Discovery Rewards]
Photo rewards and discovery rewards are the same for both standard utility poles and Utility Poles (Vine & Ivy).
◼️ Photo Rewards
| Photo Target | First Photo Reward | Subsequent Photo Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Pole / Utility Pole (Vine & Ivy) | 240 Reward Coins (approx. ¥20) | None |
◼️ Discovery Rewards
● Vine & Ivy Discovery Reward
If you photograph a utility pole that actually has vine or ivy growth and your submission is approved by the operations team, you will receive a “Vine & Ivy Discovery Reward” in addition to the standard reward.
| Photo Target | Vine & Ivy Discovery Reward |
|---|---|
| Utility Pole / Utility Pole (Vine & Ivy) | 600 Reward Coins (approx. ¥50) |
※ Not all Utility Poles (Vine & Ivy) necessarily have vine or ivy growth.
※ If you find vine or ivy growth but select “None” in the Vine & Ivy report before submitting your photos, the Vine & Ivy Discovery Reward will not be granted.
※ Please do not select “Present” in the Vine & Ivy report if there is no growth. Repeated false reports may result in account suspension.
Note: The “Vine & Ivy Discovery Reward” is granted after a review by the operations team and is not awarded immediately after photo submission like standard photo rewards. Please allow approximately 1–2 weeks for the reward to be granted.
[Event Areas & Area Ranking Rewards]
The coverage areas for this event are: “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Chiba” covers all of Chiba Prefecture; “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Saitama” covers the southern part of Saitama Prefecture; “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Ibaraki” covers the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture; and “Vine & Ivy Operation 2026 in Gunma” covers the northern, western, and southern parts of Gunma Prefecture.
Each season is divided into areas, and Area Ranking Rewards will be distributed at the end of the season.
◼️ Event Areas
● Chiba Prefecture
Chiba City (Chuo, Hanamigawa, Inage, Wakaba, Midori, Mihama), Choshi, Ichikawa, Funabashi, Tateyama, Kisarazu, Matsudo, Noda, Mobara, Narita, Sakura, Togane, Asahi, Narashino, Kashiwa, Katsuura, Ichihara, Nagareyama, Yachiyo, Abiko, Kamogawa, Kamagaya, Kimitsu, Futtsu, Urayasu, Yotsukaido, Sodegaura, Yachimata, Inzai, Shiroi, Tomisato, Minamiboso, Sosa, Katori, Sammu, Isumi, Oamishirasato, Shisui, Sakae, Kozaki, Tako, Higashi庄, Kujukuri, Shibayama, Yokoshiba-Hikari, Ichinomiya, Mutsuzawa, Nagara, Shirako, Nagara, Nagaminami, Otaki, Onjuku, Kamogawa, Kyonan
● Saitama Prefecture
Saitama City (Nishi Ward), Kawagoe, Tokorozawa, Hanno, Sayama, Iruma, Asaka, Shiki, Wako, Niiza, Fujimi, Sakado, Tsurugashima, Hidaka, Fujimino, Miyoshi, Moroyama, Ogose, Kawajima, Hatoyama
● Ibaraki Prefecture
Mito, Hitachi, Hitachiota, Hitachiomiya, Hitachinaka, Kasama, Naka, Sakuragawa, Oarai, Shiroi, Daigo, Tokai
● Gunma Prefecture
Takasaki, Numata, Shibukawa, Fujioka, Tomioka, Annaka, Shinto, Yoshioka, Ueno, Kanna, Shimonita, Nanmoku, Kanra, Nakanojo, Naganohara, Tsumagoi, Kusatsu, Takayama, Higashi-Agatsuma, Katashina, Kawaba, Showa, Minakami, Tamura, Itakura, Meiwa, Chiyoda, Oizumi, Ora
◼️ Heatmap
The heatmap shows utility poles where vine & ivy or crow’s nests have been discovered in the past.
Color coding is as follows — use this as a reference when playing!
Red: Standard utility pole
Green: Vine & Ivy utility pole
Blue: Crow’s nest
● Chiba Prefecture
● Saitama Prefecture
● Ibaraki Prefecture
● Gunma Prefecture
◼️ Area Ranking Rewards
These rewards are distributed based on the results of the area-specific ranking competition held each season.
Rewards are granted based on your “individual rank within your team,” regardless of your team’s overall ranking.
| Team Rank | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1st | Wire 1000m ×1, Wire 500m ×1, Wire 200m ×3 |
| 2nd | Wire 1000m ×1, Wire 200m ×3 |
| 3rd | Wire 500m ×1, Wire 200m ×3 |
| 4th–5th | Wire 200m ×3 |
| 6th and below | Wire 200m ×1 |
[Season Ranking Rewards (Overall Rewards)]
These rewards are distributed based on the results of the team-vs-team ranking competition held each season.
This ranking includes both a “Team Ranking” and an “Individual Team Ranking.” Rewards are determined at the end of the season based on your team ranking and your personal ranking at the time the season concludes.
◼️ Team Point Multipliers
Team rankings are determined by each team’s Team Points, which are calculated from the cumulative Rank Points of all players on the team.
When calculating Team Points, the cumulative Rank Points of top-ranked players within each team are multiplied by a coefficient as shown in the table below.
| Team Ranking Position | Individual Ranking Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 1st | 2 |
| 2nd | 1.8 |
| 3rd | 1.6 |
| 4th | 1.4 |
| 5th | 1.2 |
◼️ Season Ranking Rewards (Overall Rewards)
(Unit: Reward Coins)
| Team Rank | 1st Place Team | 2nd Place Team | 3rd Place Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 360,000 (approx. ¥30,000) | 180,000 (approx. ¥15,000) | 120,000 (approx. ¥10,000) |
| 2nd | 150,000 (approx. ¥12,500) | 96,000 (approx. ¥8,000) | 72,000 (approx. ¥6,000) |
| 3rd | 90,000 (approx. ¥7,500) | 60,000 (approx. ¥5,000) | 48,000 (approx. ¥4,000) |
| 4th | 72,000 (approx. ¥6,000) | 48,000 (approx. ¥4,000) | 24,000 (approx. ¥2,000) |
| 5th | 60,000 (approx. ¥5,000) | 24,000 (approx. ¥2,000) | 18,000 (approx. ¥1,500) |
| 6th | 48,000 (approx. ¥4,000) | 12,000 (approx. ¥1,000) | 12,000 (approx. ¥1,000) |
| 7th | 36,000 (approx. ¥3,000) | 12,000 (approx. ¥1,000) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) |
| 8th | 36,000 (approx. ¥3,000) | 12,000 (approx. ¥1,000) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) |
| 9th | 12,000 (approx. ¥1,000) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) |
| 10th | 12,000 (approx. ¥1,000) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) |
| 11th | 12,000 (approx. ¥1,000) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | |
| 12th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | |
| 13th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | |
| 14th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | |
| 15th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | |
| 16th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | ||
| 17th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | ||
| 18th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | ||
| 19th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | ||
| 20th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) |
◼️ Milestone Rewards
(Unit: Reward Coins)
| Team Rank | 1st Place Team | 2nd Place Team | 3rd Place Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) |
| 40th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) |
| 50th | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) | 6,000 (approx. ¥500) |
[Reward Coin Exchange]
Reward Coins can be exchanged for Amazon Gift Cards, eraberuPay®, or giftee Box®.
The exchange rates are as follows:
※ To exchange, go to Menu (top right of main screen) > Profile > Exchange > Select Exchange Destination.
◼️ Amazon Gift Card Exchange
| Reward Coins Required | Exchange Value |
|---|---|
| 1,200 | ¥100 |
※ Exchange is available in increments of 1,200 coins.
※ Maximum of ¥10,000 per application.
◼️ eraberuPay® & giftee Box® Exchange
| Reward Coins Required | Exchange Amount |
|---|---|
| 1,350 | 100 points |
※ Exchange is available in increments of 1,350 coins.
※ Maximum of 10,000 points per application.
Details: https://pictree.greenwaygrid.global/news/5054/
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