Pictore City Battle in Hokkaido sees a surge in participants, expanding the game with additions like "Croquette Utility Poles."

Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. and Greenway Grid Global Pte. Ltd. have jointly established Growth Ring Grid Pte. Ltd., which operates the participating company funding game "PicTrée (Pictree)". This is in connection with North Hokkaido Electric Power Company, and it is currently being implemented in "Pictree Battle in North Hokkaido". It aims to increase the number of participants and secure funding for the game content starting from August 9. In addition, the telecommunications infrastructure of the company, NTT-ME, is also being added as a target for enhancement, and the joint infrastructure for electricity and telecommunications is being shaped.

NTT-ME's participation includes the 'Regional Development Promotion Agreement' with the North Pacific Electric Network, which was concluded in December 2021. The company promotes solutions to corporate issues using the latest technology, and in this meeting, the focus will be on improving the efficiency of infrastructure development and the activation of regional economies.

Below, we will introduce the proposed press release.

Shingapore will focus on "changing the social investment to a hot and passionate game" as a planned product launch. Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. (Company: Singapore, Founder & CEO: Kijima Masato, Founder & Co-CEO: Yamazato Masami, and others, DEA) and Greenway Grid Global Pte. Ltd. (Company: Singapore, Representative Director: Oishi Hiroshi, hereinafter referred to as "GGG") jointly established Growth Ring Grid Pte. Ltd. (Company: Singapore, CEO/Representative: Fukuda Toshi, Co-CEO/Joint Representative: Yamamoto Katsu, hereinafter referred to as "GRG"), which will operate the participating company investment game "PicTrée (Pictree)" in collaboration with Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. (Company: Hokkaido, Representative Director/President: Tanaka Kazuhiro, hereinafter referred to as "Hokkaido Electric Power") and will hold a special event "Pictree Battle in Hokkaido" from July 12 (Friday) to open to the entire Hokkaido region. We will also announce that the number of participants is expected to increase, and from August 9 (Friday), we will enhance the content of the game. Additionally, we would like to inform you that the communication infrastructure of NTT-ME (hereinafter referred to as NTT-ME) will also be added as a supporting factor.

1. "Kroke Electric Railway" will include the "O-Takarabune" first line opening. The first line of the "O-Takarabune," which will receive awards from the local business association, is set to be established by the Sanmaru Food Company, which provides products related to the local area. The "Kroke Electric Railway" in the North Hokkaido region will be established. (10 volumes) When the target electric railway is filmed and the "Kroke Electric Railway" is discovered, the Kroke transfer ticket will be presented. In the future, the "O-Takarabune" will be scheduled to open in connection with various businesses in the North Hokkaido region. (Note: The image is for illustration purposes.)

1. Possible hours of operation
Initially, the operating hours were set as [9:00–17:00], but due to requests from users, they have been extended to [7:00–18:00] starting from August 9 (Saturday). To facilitate participation in morning and evening sessions, we encourage you to join earlier, such as before commuting or during breaks.

The Hokkaido Electric Power Network has added 150,000 units to its power grid, and NTT-ME has added 1.5 million units to its telecommunications network on August 9 (Saturday) from 7:00 AM, in response to the impact of the power outage. The electric power company and the telecommunications company are conducting joint investigations into the power grid and telecommunications network, which is a preliminary test in the history of infrastructure development.

In this session's presentation by NTT-ME, the Hokkaido Electric Power Network and NTT-ME (parent company: NTT East Japan) concluded a 'Regional Development Cooperation Agreement' in December 2021, and there are ongoing discussions on the application of the latest technology to address corporate issues. The company is focused on improving the efficiency of the power grid and the dual aspects of regional economic activity.

DEA and GRG are actively involved in promoting connectivity among businesses, and they are intensively organizing to enhance the efficiency of the telecommunications industry. Furthermore, they are working towards the advancement of new forms of visual communication and the realization of regional economic activities, while intensively organizing efforts.

• Opening period: July 12, 2025 (Saturday) to October 12, 2025 (Sunday)
• Target area: Hokkaido region
• Target electricity supply: 150,000 units of electricity from the Hokkaido Electric Power Company, and 1,000 units from NTT-ME's telecommunications
• Participation eligibility: Anyone can participate
• Report: Add to the electricity report for one unit, and use 300,000 yen equivalent points for the ranking report (points can be exchanged for Amazon gift cards, etc.)
• Participation method: After registering for the 'Pictore' app, select 'Hokkaido Seasons' and choose 'Pictore Batlle in Hokkaido' from the prompt to participate.
Even individuals can participate with a group (up to 1,445 people).
• Special site: https://pictree.greenwaygrid.global/news/hokkaido2025/

Pictore is a free game that allows you to shoot various infrastructure setups such as power plants and manholes using a smartphone, and compete in terms of quantity and distance in a community-based game. Through gamification, you can participate in infrastructure safety and regional observation, and have received endorsements from many stakeholders including infrastructure operators and self-governing bodies.
In April 2024, the launch of the app will reach a cumulative 3 million downloads, and the cumulative number of shooting incidents has reached 150 million. (As of July 2025)

NTT-ME is a member of the NTT East Japan Group, providing services from telecommunications infrastructure and operations to ICT solutions, and is expanding its wide-ranging business. By collaborating with local companies, we contribute to the sustainable management of next-generation infrastructure and environmental solutions, investing in the realization of a sustainable company.

Headquarters: 163-8019 Tokyo, Shinagawa-ku, Nishi-Shinagawa 3-19-2
Representative: Hiroshi Morita
Details: https://www.ntt-me.co.jp/

Director of Operations / Operations Manager: Kazuhiro Ichiba
Store Location: 1-2 Daito 11, Chuo-ku, Kitahai Road
Establishment Date: April 1, 2019
Parent Company: Hokkaido Electric Power Company
Main Business Activities: General electric power supply business, power generation business related to offshore islands

Greenway Grid Global Pte. Ltd. (GGG) is a joint venture established by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc., Chubu Electric Power Company, Inc., and ICMG Partners Pte Ltd. It aims to promote investments and new business development for the next generation infrastructure, focusing on the realization of a sustainable company.

Representative: Daishi Takashi
Location: 10 ANSON ROAD #05-01 INTERNATIONAL PLAZA SINGAPORE 079903
Details: https://www.greenwaygrid.global/

GRG aims to focus on the practical implementation of community involvement in infrastructure management, with plans to develop the following initiatives:
• Development and operation of community participation-type infrastructure points of interest.
• Promotion of self-governing bodies and companies that have been linked.
• Advancement of community participation utilizing gamification and Web3 technologies.
Through the application of infrastructure operations, we aim to enhance the potential for community protection and provide sustainable solutions to social issues.

Name: Growth Ring Grid Pte. Ltd.
Location: 10 ANSON ROAD #05-01 INTERNATIONAL PLAZA SINGAPORE 079903
Contact Information:
CEO (Representative): Fukuda Toshi
Co-CEO (Joint Representative): Kamezawa Hiroshi
Director: Yoshida Masahiro
Establishment Date: April 1, 2025
Business Content: Development and operation of community participation-type infrastructure points of interest.

Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. is a Web3 entertainment company established in August 2018, focusing on developing a global platform for Play to Earn games. DEA is a company that addresses issues related to game development, including the game project 'PlayMining', the NFT marketplace 'PlayMining NFT', and the self-developed cryptocurrency 'DEAPcoin (DEP)'. We are engaged in the operation of a game that begins with the blockchain game 'PicTrée'. The company is led by two co-CEOs, Kijima Masanori and Yamazaki Riku, who are committed to the overall management of the company.
Representative: Kijima Masanori, Yamazaki Riku
Location: 20 ANSON ROAD #11-01 TWENTY ANSON SINGAPORE 079912
Established: August 2018
Business Content: Game development addressing issues

For inquiries regarding this matter:
Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. Public Relations Department
Email: press@dea.sg