Complete Nature Hunt Missions to Win Prizes! 'Let’s Create the Kawasaki Wildlife Map Together!' Is Now Live!

Kawasaki City is currently hosting the event 'Nature Hunting with an App! Let’s Create the Kawasaki Wildlife Map Together!' from Wednesday, July 1 to Monday, August 31, using the smartphone app 'Biome,' which uses AI to identify living organisms. Participants can submit photos of nearby wildlife and complete missions to enter a prize draw.

The purpose of this event is to encourage residents to notice local wildlife and green spaces, learn about Kawasaki, engage with the community, and grow to love the city.

For the first time, selected submissions (※1) from the 'Biome' app will be reflected on the 'Kawasaki Wildlife Map'—a digital map developed by the city that allows users to post and view local wildlife sightings on a map.

(※1) Excerpted from submissions where users have consented to data sharing, excluding information deemed unsuitable for publication by the city (e.g., rare species, unidentified species, or unclear photos).

▼ For more details, please refer to the event flyer:

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A special in-app quest has been launched!

Event Overview

Event Title

App-Based Nature Hunt! Let’s Create the Kawasaki Wildlife Map Together! ~Special Quest in Kawasaki 2026~

Event Period

July 1 (Wed), Reiwa 8 – August 31 (Mon), Reiwa 8

Application Details

Participants can win prizes such as 'Kawasui (Kawasaki Aquarium) Pair Admission Tickets' and 'Professional Insect Nets (Shiga Insect)' through a lottery based on mission completion.

Main Mission: Submit photos of 10 different species of wildlife (animals and plants) within Kawasaki City!

Extra Mission ①: Submit 5 types of summer wildlife (※2) within Kawasaki City!

Extra Mission ②: Submit 3 different types of cicadas within Kawasaki City!

(※2) Summer Wildlife: Species actively encouraged for submission on the Kawasaki Wildlife Map during summer.

Target species include: Raccoon dog, Japanese house bat, dandelion, butterflies, cicadas, dragonflies, praying mantises, frogs, lizards, swallows, other wild birds, crabs, shrimp, and fish (14 species in total).

Complete missions to enter the prize draw!

How to Apply

● After completing the main mission 'Nature Hunting with an App! Let’s Create the Kawasaki Wildlife Map Together!' in the 'Biome' app, a completion banner will appear on the quest screen, granting access to the application form.

● Review the terms and conditions, complete the survey, and select your preferred prize via the form. (Minors must have parental consent or apply together with a guardian.)

● Winners will be notified by prize delivery. Color variations or specific preferences cannot be accommodated.

● 'Field Guide to Local Wildlife' will be awarded via lottery to participants who completed at least one extra mission, even if they did not win the main mission draw. (No duplicate entries.)

● 'Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium Pair Tickets' will be awarded via lottery only to those who completed the main mission and both extra missions ① and ②.

Important Notes

● Submitted photos and data may be published on the 'Kawasaki Wildlife Map' and used for environmental education or learning materials.

● Avoid using smartphones while walking or moving (distracted walking) as it is dangerous.

● User registration is required to use the app. Data charges are the user’s responsibility.

● Do not enter private property or restricted areas without permission.

● Do not collect plants or animals from areas without proper authorization. Always follow the rules set by land managers.

● Transporting 'designated invasive species' while alive is strictly prohibited. Please exercise caution.

What is the smartphone app 'Biome'?

'Biome' is a wildlife collection app developed and operated by Biome Inc., featuring approximately 100,000 species of flora and fauna in Japan. Using AI, the app identifies species from photos taken by users. It also includes various features such as 'Field Guide,' 'Map,' 'SNS,' and 'Quests,' transforming everyday nature observation into a gamified, engaging experience.

Download the app here

What is the Kawasaki Wildlife Map?

The Kawasaki Wildlife Map is a digital map that collects and visually shares local wildlife sightings. As a leading project under the 'Kawasaki Biodiversity Strategy – Connecting People and Nature Plan,' it aims to raise awareness of local nature and systematically gather and store wildlife data across the city. The map invites submissions on seasonal themes and displays them geographically. Anyone can submit or view data.

Kawasaki Wildlife Map

Contact

Uchida, Planning Section, General Affairs Department, Environmental Bureau, Kawasaki City

Phone: 044-200-2385