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From October 26 to November 1, 2026, Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama shows its Ultraman ride all day, gives out novelty stickers to riders, and sells a limited One-Day Leisure Ticket that comes with an Ultraman finger puppet.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold a countdown event with three campaigns from November 1 to December 13, 2026, as its TV anime Attack on Titan collaboration event heads toward its close.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has been selling a collaboration-exclusive Attack on Titan drink inspired by Hange's experiments since October 1, 2026, served with an experiment powder that changes the drink's color, for ¥1,200 at Mori no Terrace.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo will hold its Christmas event "Puroland Illumination Christmas" from November 6 to December 25, 2026, featuring the new illumination show "Sweet Sparkle Illumination," its first collaboration with the picture-book series The Bears' School, hands-on "helping Santa" activities, and limited-edition goods and food.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki hosts a Miffy-themed winter event from November 6, 2026 to February 25, 2027, with an expanded Dick Bruna TABLE collaboration, Christmas and winter holiday shows, limited food, and original goods.
From November 7, 2026 to January 11, 2027, Lagunasia theme park at LAGUNA TEN BOSCH hosts a collaboration with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, featuring a park-wide LINE rally, original goods, collaboration menus, a themed room at Henn na Hotel, and a December 27 talk show.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi will host the free stage event "Let's Play with Sumikkogurashi! – Quiz Contest & Photo Session –" on October 12, November 22, and December 27, 2026, featuring a quiz contest and a photo time when guests can freely photograph the characters on stage.
Special 25th anniversary goods made with Swarovski® crystals, including a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush set, a headband, and jewelry, go on sale from November 25 at Tokyo DisneySea.
From October 10 to November 23, 2026, the NARUTO×BORUTO Fuji Hidden Leaf Village area at Fuji-Q Highland celebrates Naruto Uzumaki's birthday with a stamp rally linking the village and three Fujikyuko Line stations, an SNS campaign, and a giveaway of original A4 files.
Special goods go on sale November 10 and special menus from November 1, ahead of the "Disney Christmas" event at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea running November 11 to December 25. The lineup includes Li'l RingRing goods and the debut of "Jolly Food Plaza."
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is giving away a limited-quantity original sticker to celebrate Armin Arlert's birthday, the sixth and final installment in its Attack on Titan character birthday series, starting November 3, 2026, to guests holding a THE NIGHT WALK admission ticket.
Tokyo DisneySea sells Duffy and Friends winter program goods and food souvenirs from November 2, 2026, to January 13, 2027, for a limited time. A special menu at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, limited-time Disney Resort Line free passes, and a Steiff-produced Duffy for Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary are also part of the lineup.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture will hold its year-end event "Grand Finale Night - Music & Fireworks Countdown -" for six days from December 26, 2026, with a different live show or spectacle each night and 5,000 fireworks on New Year's Eve.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold a free Titan photo challenge for Attack on Titan night event participants from October 10 to November 30, 2026. Those who find five Pure Titans and report their best shot at the goal receive an original Titan sticker.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will bring back its popular Godzilla Minus One Cream Puff for a limited time from October 6, 2026, alongside the Godzilla Minus One Special Exhibition Revival.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Magical Winter," a limited-time event from November 13, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring a Christmas-decorated Great Hall, a snow-covered Forbidden Forest, and two Hogwarts Dinner plans.
A set of 100 Winnie the Pooh mascot prize items marking 100 years since the character's original debut will roll out from October 9, 2026 at Molly Fantasy, PALO, and the online crane game Molly Online, alongside a trading card giveaway and an SNS campaign.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the Awaji Survey Corps Exam, a 10-question quiz tied to its Attack on Titan collaboration event, from October 5 to November 30, 2026. The exam is free, but a day or night event attraction ticket is required.
To mark the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan memorial event at Universal Studios Japan on October 13, 2026, MYAKU-MYAKU and HamiKuma are collaborating on original food and merchandise.
Starting October 1, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island celebrates the birthdays of Naruto Uzumaki and Orochimaru, with the former stickers reborn as newly designed Shinobi-Zato Birthday Cards.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama, holds its Haikara Halloween event, with a daily costume parade from October 3 to 31, 2026, a Halloween-themed Yuhi no Oka Shopping Street, and limited-time foods, plus the Autumn Rose Festival from October 26 to November 23.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is holding its first nighttime event, LIGHT PARKS in Adventure World spotlighted by FeStA LuCe, from October 24, 2026 through March 31, 2027, blending giant light-art animal sculptures with the park's real animals after dark.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°, the official luxury villa of Awaji Island's Nijigen no Mori anime park, is offering a limited-time Naruto VIP Tour Plan from February 11 to 23, 2027, with reservations opening September 25.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita marked opening day for its Halloween event Harmonyland Halloween on September 18, 2026, with an upgraded interactive "Magical Masquerade" show featuring masked Hello Kitty and friends, a new marching live show, candy-themed goods and food, plus the same-day launch of the park's own WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY celebration.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting its autumn event "Aki Para!" from October 1 to November 13, 2026, with exhibits and performances built around four autumn themes — art, learning, sports, and food — including a renewed sardine show, two nighttime performances, animal lectures, and seasonal menus.
NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is marking the sixth chapter of its Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026 with the "Shinobi-Zato Autumn Festival," featuring an original bon dance and festival stalls on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from October 10 to November 29, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan will host its 26-hour New Year's event, "NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 – Discover U!!!", marking the park's 25th anniversary, from December 31, 2026. Tickets go on sale in stages starting October 7, with general sales opening November 4.
Starting September 17, 2026, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise will offer two immersive XR attractions, "Zombie Storm" and "XR Mission Ninja Breaker – Yokai Showdown," letting groups of up to six battle zombies and yokai indoors at no extra cost with a Free Pass.
Bandai Namco Experience is holding the "THE IDOLM@STER Gakuen After School Campaign in Namco" from September 25 to November 1, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities and Namco Online Crane nationwide, featuring an exclusive Temari Tsukimura prize figure, a new-illustration promotion card bonus, and additional prize items arriving throughout September and October.
Miroku no Sato in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, hosts the collaboration event "FBKINGDOM no Sato" with hololive's Shirakami Fubuki from October 10 to November 3, 2026, featuring an original mini live show, a voice-guided stamp rally, collaboration food and merchandise, and photo spots throughout the park.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary year with the winter event Universal Holiday Wonders (Discover U!!!), running November 13, 2026 to January 17, 2027, featuring the park's largest-ever Food Festival, the returning Joy of Lights show, the Christmas night show Light Up the Night, and a nationwide free-admission pass for kids.
Starting September 25, 2026, Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island offers the Halloween-limited Trick or Treat Pass, adding a candy-collecting quest where guests trade "Trick or treat!" for sweets to take home.
From October 2 to 26, 2026, Fuji-Q Highland hosts "SKZOO in Fuji-Q Highland Produced by GiGO," featuring Japan's first SKZOO drone and fireworks show, Stray Kids-themed rides on ZOKKON and Par-tea CUP, a stamp rally, collaboration food, and photo spots.
Universal Studios Japan held a press preview on September 9 for the 15th-anniversary Halloween Horror Nights, part of its 25th-anniversary autumn event Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!!, running September 10 to November 8, 2026. The preview revealed an all-new Street Zombies story with the largest zombie horde yet, first guest reactions to the park's debut R-18 attraction Afterimage, and the new Resident Evil Requiem attraction The Dive.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo has opened its first-ever Halloween special event, "DARK ARTS HALLOWEEN," running from September 10 to November 8, 2026, with a first-ever live performance, over 100 floating jack-o'-lanterns in the Great Hall, and Death Eaters and Dementors overtaking the venue.
From September 19 to 23, 2026, ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI is holding "Ukiuki Silver Week 2026," extending its hours to 9:00 PM and offering a tile-breaking challenge, a human crane game, daily character shows, a Star Detective Precure! stage, and original merchandise from illustrator Uki Hayashi.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park unveils a limited "Last Zip Line" photo spot from September 12, the third installment of its "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" last-year campaign. A countdown display beneath the zip line's starting platform lets guests capture memories of the ride before it closes ahead of the area's spring 2027 renewal.
On September 22, 2026, Fuji-Q Highland will hold its second FUJI-Q MUSIC DAY concert, the first to take place on the newly built outdoor Q-STAGE, with free admission and performances by THE JAPANESE PRIDE, Ultra Sushi Fire, THE LET'S GO's, and COPES.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island opens a new puzzle-solving attraction, Godzilla Interception Operation before the mission, on September 18, revealing the story that unfolds just before Godzilla's arrival on the island.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea present the "Disney Christmas" event from November 11 to December 25, 2026, featuring the parade "Toys Wondrous Christmas!," the Mediterranean Harbor show "Disney Christmas Greeting," seasonal decorations, merchandise, and menus, along with matching programs at Disney hotels, Disney Resort Line, and Ikspiari.
Universal Studios Japan previews its 25th anniversary autumn event, Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!, opening September 10 with Halloween-themed food and merchandise starring Hello Kitty, My Melody & Kuromi, Snoopy, and Hamikuma, a new Hamikuma carnival game, and pink and light-blue Yoshi meet-and-greets marking Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary.
From October 10, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun marks its 25th anniversary and the November release of Godzilla Minus Zero with a second Godzilla collaboration, featuring a Godzilla-themed bath and sauna event, facility decorations, bonus-included collaboration tickets, and a Chibi Godzilla puzzle rally.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, is holding its seasonal program AUTUMN RUSH!! from September 18 to November 30, 2026, bringing autumn-only content to five attractions, including Godzilla Interception Operation and the Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK, alongside a new one-day AUTUMN RUSH PASS that covers all five.
For 23 days from September 1 to 23, 2026, GALA Summer Park at GALA Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture is offering discounted admission and activity tickets to Niigata residents, alongside a new flower maze, a 4WD off-road RC car course, and its popular Panorama Coaster.
NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating Naruto Uzumaki's birthday with the Shinobi-Zato Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026. Its first chapter, a three-day birthday party running October 10 to 12, 2026, lets visitors greet Naruto in person and form the Leaf Village symbol together on his actual birthday.
Wakayama Marina City heads into autumn with the "Starlight Illusion" fireworks show, an indoor VR Land, and Kuroshio Ichiba's seafood gourmet fair featuring fresh tuna and seasonal catches, running from September through November 2026.
Amusement park Yomiuriland is holding a Halloween-season collaboration with TV anime Blue Lock from October 2 to November 1, featuring newly drawn villain-costume character illustrations, newly recorded cast voice lines, special photo spots, collaboration merchandise, themed food, and a voice-featuring attraction.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park launches "Last Greeting," the second installment of its "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" last-year campaign, on September 5, 2026. Shin-chan and Action Mask appear in the athletic area for photo opportunities on select dates through October 11.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita begins "Parade Parallel the FINAL" on September 18, 2026, celebrating nearly ten years of its popular parade "Parade Parallel" ahead of its grand finale on May 9, 2027, with a memory-filled message board and photo spot, limited-time merchandise and food, and ticketed special greetings and photo sessions.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will celebrate Naruto Uzumaki's October 10 birthday with a record eight special programs starting in September 2026.
The full lineup of Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori original merchandise is now complete, as Marshmallow Stickers go on sale September 1, joining an acrylic mirror sticker, acrylic hair clips, and a tote bag that recently joined the collection.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, which marked its 25th anniversary on New Year's Day 2026, is introducing a seasonal bath themed around the mid-autumn harvest moon, "Otsukimi-Buro," for a limited time from September 10 to November 1, with a starry dome ceiling and a rabbit-costumed mascot greeting bathers at the entrance.
Starting September 5, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating the birthdays of Kakashi Hatake, Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Shikadai Nara, joined this month by Sakumo Hatake in his event debut, with exclusive limited-edition original stickers.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is waiving admission for visitors dressed in kimono from September 2 to October 31, 2026, under "Kimono Discount 2026," while also stopping its Merry-Go-Round and Swan ride for weekday "Photoraction" photo sessions and running a hashtag giveaway on social media.
From September 5 through November 29, 2026, Minamichita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture is holding "Ocean Athletes' Summit Showdown," a sports-themed lineup of animal shows featuring penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and a walrus, alongside a Halloween-season skeleton exhibition and a tablet-based scavenger-hunt game.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita hosts the Halloween event HARMONYLAND HALLOWEEN from September 18 to November 10, 2026, featuring an upgraded Magical Masquerade live show, a new participatory show, Halloween-themed parades and greetings, and limited-time candy-inspired food.
From September 12 to October 25, 2026, Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama celebrates the autumn harvest with a Joxter-inspired lakeside terrace, the new participatory show "Apple Pop Playtime!," an umbrella-and-kochia photo spot, and story-themed decor — plus a new character joining the park.
From September 19 to October 31, 2026, Tobu World Square in Nikko hosts a Tamiya collaboration event with giant diorama and Mini 4WD history exhibits, the real car behind a Tamiya RC off-road model, a park-wide scavenger hunt, and ticketed Mini 4WD races and RC car track days.
Universal Studios Japan unveils Back to Hogwarts food and merchandise at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including a 25th-anniversary Butterbeer mug from September 1, plus collectible pouches and a stained-glass sun catcher from September 9, alongside house-themed apparel.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita will celebrate Wish me mell's 15th anniversary with the event "WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY," running from September 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027, featuring a new tea party-themed costume, anniversary shows, a letter-writing campaign, and limited-edition merchandise.
Sanrio Puroland marks WISH ME MELL's 15th anniversary with the "WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY" event from September 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027, featuring a new ribbon-covered costume, a birthday live with guest artist Mai Kuraki, a renewed photo spot, and anniversary goods.
Grinpa, the outdoor activity park at Mount Fuji's 2nd station in Susono City, Shizuoka, is opening a new athletic facility called Ranger Academy on August 21, 2026, where visitors tackle a 1,500-square-meter course modeled on real ranger training to earn a ranger badge.
From September 15 to October 31, 2026, restaurants at Disney Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel are serving special menus themed after "Disney Halloween," including Empire Grill's signature dinner, Oceano's Mediterranean buffet, Silk Road Garden's dinner course, Sherwood Garden Restaurant's buffet, and Canna's Precious Canna dessert.
Tokyo Disneyland has revealed the names of two new attractions set to transform Tomorrowland: "Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue," based on the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, and "Space Mountain: Earthrise." The ¥100 billion renewal also brings a new "Tomorrowland Plaza" and several shops when the attractions open in 2027.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is giving away a limited-quantity original sticker to celebrate Hange Zoe's birthday, the fourth installment in its Attack on Titan character birthday series, starting September 5, 2026, to guests holding a THE NIGHT WALK admission ticket.
GALA YUZAWA MOUNTAIN FIELD's summer park is in full swing, headlined by its new Panorama Coaster, with the three-day "GALA Night Festival" returning August 12 to 14 and featuring night gondola views, festival stalls, sky lanterns, and fireworks.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park will renew its attraction area in spring 2027, making this year the last chance to enjoy the current zip line and athletic course. A last-year campaign called "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" launches August 13, 2026, opening with an original sticker giveaway for visiting guests.
Ahead of the Disney Halloween and Lazos de la Familia events opening September 16, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea begin selling new Halloween-themed merchandise and menus, along with Coco-inspired treats and goods, starting September 15.
On July 4, 2026, Seibuen Amusement Park closed to the public and opened exclusively for the Toshin Partners Team Ken's Cup Aquathlon, a swim-and-run race that's uncommon this close to central Tokyo. Racers competed through the park's pool and running course, with finishers receiving wooden medals instead of the usual metal ones.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama has introduced a new air-conditioned rest spot called "Suzumi-dokoro" (Mobility House) that anyone can casually use to beat the heat, along with a full lineup of summer cooling content including a misty play area, splash shows, and a snow zone using real snow from Sayama Ski Area.
The 4th Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit is set to take place on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, welcoming cosplayers and photographers from across Japan and around the world.
From August 7, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture is giving visitors a 10% discount on admission tickets and Express Passes on any day the forecast high in Sasebo reaches 35°C or higher, part of a new promotion running through September 30, 2026.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is expanding its ticket lineup to match guests' diverse travel styles, making the short-stay "Furatto Ticket" a regular option from October while launching a new VIP-style "Royal Ticket" on August 6, 2026, bundling premium attraction passes and dining perks for a fully immersive day.
From August 8, Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama, unveils new swimwear colors for Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden, while neighboring Metsä Village adds a lake fireworks display to metsä's Nordic Fireworks.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikkogurashi characters makes its first Kanto appearance at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from August 11 to 30, 2026, with playful photo spots, paid attractions, new merchandise, and character meet-and-greet sessions.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is introducing two "cool action" ideas — a collaboration shaved ice menu and a mist-cooled character photo spot — to help visitors stay comfortable and safe on hot summer nights during its ongoing Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Wall- event.
HIKKY and Fuji Kyuko have opened a VR space themed on Fuji-Q Highland inside VRChat, letting visitors experience the amusement park's popular attractions for free at any time, alongside a fan community that has already topped 10,000 members.
Fuji-Q Highland and Sun Hoseki's popular character Hoppe-chan collaborate for the first time in the Sun Hoseki Fair in Fuji-Q Highland, running August 13 to 15, 2026, with a pop-up shop, a hands-on Hoppe-chan Shibori Workshop, character greetings, and a limited Fuji-Q exclusive Hoppe-chan gift campaign.
Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel is renewing its Adventure World collaboration room and launching a new "Smiles and Animals Room Stay" plan from August 1, 2026, where guests complete animal-themed missions to become an "Animal Master."
Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel in Wakayama is renewing its former Panda Room into "Smiles and Animals Room Stay," a special guest room decorated with animals from neighboring Adventure World, available for a limited time from August 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Reoma Resort in Marugame, Kagawa, is running a lineup of summer-only attractions, including the indoor heated pool at Hotel Reoma no Mori, Reoma Waterland, the Reoma Drone Show 2026, and the Marugame Basara Fireworks Fantasia in Reoma.
ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI is rolling out a range of summer heat countermeasures, including a new water play plaza, heat-reducing paint on attractions, mist and shade stations, staff care programs, and extended evening hours from August 1 to 23, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan has revealed details of "Afterimage," a new attraction joining the 15th-anniversary Halloween Horror Nights this autumn. It's the event's first attraction to carry an R-18 rating and require a signed waiver, delivering extreme psychological horror. The reveal also brings a new 30-second commercial starring Kitamura Takumi and an updated Express Pass lineup with a guaranteed Afterimage pass.
Starting Saturday, July 25, 2026, Metsä Village is opening a dedicated hand-held fireworks area that runs nightly through August 23, joining the ongoing "Metsä's Nordic Fireworks" and Moominvalley Park's "Moominvalley Lake Fireworks" as part of Metsä's summer lineup.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is extending its operating hours from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for 23 days from August 1 to August 23, 2026, as part of "Natsuyashiki no Yoru 2026." The event features an illuminated night park, a craft beer and festival plaza, a discounted After 5 ticket, and daily comedy or street performances.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture will renew its Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park attraction area in spring 2027, rebuilding the current 8-meter wooden athletic course into a new 11-meter steel-frame course themed on multiple Crayon Shin-chan films.
Bandai Namco Experience is holding the Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Spooky! My Yokai Vacation x Namco Campaign from July 31 to September 13, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities and Namco Online Crane nationwide, featuring an exclusive plush prize, bonus items, and an SNS giveaway.
From July 18, 2026, two of Fuji-Q Highland's signature thrill attractions arrive at TOKYO TOWER in VR form, a free-roam horror maze in FootTown's basement based on the park's "Senritsu Meikyu" haunted maze, and a VR roller coaster ride on the third floor featuring five of its most popular coasters.
From September 16 to October 31, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea host the "Disney Halloween" event, featuring the Villains' parade "Into the Frenzy," new photo spots, seasonal menus, and merchandise. Tokyo DisneySea's Lost River Delta also expands its Coco-themed "Lazos de la Familia" event, plus a new Duffy & Friends program and stage show.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Dark Arts Halloween," its first Halloween special event since opening, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, transforming the venue into a world overtaken by Death Eaters and Dementors.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise's 2026 summer campaign, the "Even-More-Ken-Matsudaira-Covered Island Summer Siege," begins July 18, upgrading the hit "Ken Matsudaira-Covered Amusement Park" into an even more intense version and extending the takeover to the aquarium, with new attractions launching August 1, Ken Matsudaira arriving in person on July 30, and the "Fireworks Symphonia" show running through August 31.
Pool Kingdom in ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA, in Fukuoka City, runs July 18 through August 26, 2026, with a giant waterslide, a kids' athletic pool, a Saturday night pool overlooking the city, kitchen cars, a free lottery, and other bonus content added for summer.
Fuji-Q Highland is turning its entire park into an immersive nighttime horror experience from July 31 to August 2, 2026, tied to director Takashi Shimizu's upcoming film The Village of Eight Graves, and introducing an "actor participation" ticket for the first time.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 13, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 3 advance reservation bonus postcard featuring popularity-vote winner "King Ghidorah" is available to those who purchase in advance tickets for admission from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
Sagamiko Mori Mori in Kanagawa is opening "Morimori Noboru," an 18-meter net-climbing attraction built onto its parking-lot elevator tower, on August 1, 2026, with an opening event featuring BUDDiiS members MORRIE and SHOOT.
Fuji-Q Highland's seasonal water play area for young children, Kids Jappaan!, returns for its third summer on July 18, 2026, offering cool play in Mt. Fuji's natural spring water plus a new Floating Duck Pool filled with yellow rubber ducks.
Following the strong response it received last year, KATE's co-created attraction with Universal Studios Japan returns for a limited time from September 11 to November 8, 2026, as part of the park's Halloween Horror Nights 15th anniversary.
From July 11 to August 30, Yomiuriland's popular Bandit coaster gets a summer splash makeover with five soaking points, joined by a drenching swing ride and a summer festival with dance shows and game stalls.
Universal Studios Japan will hold its autumn event, Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!!, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, headlined by the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights. The milestone year brings a new Resident Evil Requiem attraction, a record number of zombies, and collaborations with Chainsaw Man and Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is holding its "Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Island: Summer Campaign" from July 18 to August 31, 2026, expanding the popular Ken Matsudaira Mamire Amusement Park into the Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Amusement Park and adding a brand-new Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Aquarium, with Ken Matsudaira himself visiting the park on July 30.
From July 23, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is bringing back the giant snake Aoda in its Summoning Jutsu experience for a limited time, celebrating Sasuke Uchiha's birthday.
The VR horror attraction Senritsu Meikyu MEI returns to Hirakata Park in Osaka with a new "Paranormal Awakening" chapter from July 11, 2026, followed by a special crossover with horror icon Sadako running from July 18 to September 8, 2026.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is adding two summer-only shaved ice desserts to its ongoing Attack on Titan collaboration, both themed on the series' "hardening" ability and inspired by Eren and Annie. They go on sale at a kitchen car from July 13, 2026.
From July 10 to August 31, Sayama Ski Area in Tokorozawa, Saitama runs its ocean-themed water park daily as the "Super Water Fest," debuting a new Wide Slider and a snow-based Cool Area, plus a Sea Day on July 20 and extended hours for the Saitama Seibu Lions' Aofes 2026.
A hands-on rhinoceros beetle-catching experience returns to Fuji Subaru Land in Yamanashi starting July 18, 2026, with a guaranteed take-home pair of beetles — perfect for summer holiday science projects.
To celebrate its first anniversary, JUNGLIA OKINAWA in northern Okinawa is dramatically expanding its water entertainment program this summer, with four new splash experiences launching from July 18 to October 12, 2026.
NARUTO×BORUTO | Shinobi Village at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating character birthdays every month in 2026 with exclusive original stickers. Visit in July to collect birthday stickers for Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuga Neji, Inuzuka Kiba, Uzumaki Kushina, and Mitsuki.
As part of the Hakurei Shrine Summer Festival 2026 at Yomiuriland, a Touhou Project collaboration at the adjacent HANA·BIYORI flower park runs from July 3 to 31, featuring exclusive merchandise, a keyword rally, in-park displays, and a special Touhou LIVEBOX SP concert on July 19.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is staging a series of Okinawa-themed summer events from July through September 2026, including a mango-scented water spraying show, Okinawan dishes at its in-park restaurant, cultural craft workshops, and live eisa performances.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is introducing a new outdoor "Water Play Zone" from July 19 to September 14, 2026, with three soaking experiences — a water play area, a Bon dance show with surprise water blasts, and a Water Splash Squad roving the park daily.
Fuji-Q Highland renews its long-loved Sky Cycle into "Kirarinko," an aerial cycle attraction where riders pick their own music and glide over a sea of mist by day and a world of lights by night.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi, is hosting the summer night festival "Monpa no Yomatsuri" on select dates from August to September 2026. With extended hours until 8 PM, the event offers fireworks, illuminated attractions, Sumikkogurashi character appearances, taiko performances, and more.
From July 1, 2026, fans can travel non-stop from Kyoto Station to Nijigen no Mori's Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato on Awaji Island with a convenient combined bus and attraction ticket package on sale at KKday.
From July 23 to September 13, 2026, Tokyo Summerland in Akiruno, Tokyo, will hold a collaboration event with the 2.5D idol agency VOISING, featuring special collaboration tickets with bonus goods, a mystery-solving quiz rally, collaboration food and goods, and themed decorations throughout the park.
Komorebi Mori no Ibaraido in Inashiki, Ibaraki is hosting the Forest Gourmet Picnic 2026 on July 11 and 12, 2026, bringing together 22 food truck vendors and offering special discounted admission for the event period.
A Sonic the Hedgehog × ROUND1 collaboration campaign is set to run at ROUND1 locations across Japan from July 10 to October 12, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, a collab room, and more.
Universal Studios Japan is hosting special "Back to Hogwarts" anniversary events at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter from September 1 to 30, 2026, including a one-night-only after-park-close special event, the return of the Hogwarts Castle Walk, and limited-edition digital badges.
Seibu-en Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is hosting "Gegege no Yuenchi Part 2," a second collaboration event with the anime film The Birth of Kitaro The Mystery of GeGeGe, running from July 17 to September 13, 2026. Featuring newly drawn visuals by the film's character designer Touko Yatabe, the event includes a mystery rally, carnival games, collaboration food, exclusive merchandise, and special recording-only voice performances.
Moomin Valley Park in Hanno, Saitama is hosting the summer event "Water Play in Moomin Valley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, with exclusive cool menus, new goods, and a cool towel giveaway for kids.
AEON Entertainment and Sony Creative Products are opening SNOOPY Playful PARK, a Peanuts-themed indoor playground, at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba this summer.
JR Kyushu will release a summer-limited version of the "Enjoy! Huis Ten Bosch Ticket," bundling a round-trip JR ticket with a Huis Ten Bosch 1 DAY Passport voucher at an even greater discount for travel from August 1 to September 30, 2026.
Tokyo Summerland in Akiruno, Tokyo fully opens its outdoor pool area on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Highlights include the adventure pool MONSTER STREAM, the DEKASLA water attraction, the Towers Rock water slides, dobon, and the Aqua Fan water play zone.
Sanrio's Harmonyland theme park in Oita opens NAKAYOKU LAB on July 3, 2026, featuring the new "Sky Pal Collection" AR attraction using Honda's UNI-ONE mobility robot, an AI voice guide tour, and inclusive rest spaces.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA introduces a cooling ice poncho rental service in partnership with STEAD Technology, offering visitors a comfortable way to enjoy the outdoor theme park during Okinawa's hot summer.
On July 7, 2026, the anime park Nijigennomori on Awaji Island will host a special one-night event at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato as part of the Tanabata Festival. After sunset, Naruto Uzumaki appears for a group greeting and a commemorative photo session with visitors under the starry sky.
A stamp rally event themed on Crayon Shin-chan the Movie - Spooky! My Yokai Vacation will be held at the Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from July 31 to September 30, 2026.
Fuji Subaru Land in Yamanashi Prefecture is adding three new attractions in June 2026 — a heavy machinery remote control experience opening June 19, a real shooting game on June 21, and a hot air balloon ride on June 28.
The seasonal bath experience "Milky Way Bath" inspired by the Tanabata star festival opens at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's swimwear hot spring area on July 1, 2026, featuring a starlit dome ceiling, star-shaped bath toys, and a cool bathing experience.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro marks its 30th anniversary on July 6, 2026, unveiling one of the world's largest Taiko no Tatsujin attractions, new food options, and a Tamagotchi collaboration event.
Tokyo Dome City is hosting "Chill Out Night" from July 18, 2026, featuring illuminated lawn areas, outdoor cinema, a jazz bar event, the JFA official beer garden, and more summer evening entertainment.
To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5, Bandai Namco Experience is running a special campaign at Namco amusement centers and Namco Online Crane locations across Japan from July 3 to August 30, 2026, featuring limited prize items, bonus stickers, and an SNS giveaway.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is offering discounted "Super Early Bird One-Day Passes" and "Early Bird One-Day Passes" for use from July 18 to September 30, 2026, with savings of up to 1,400 yen per person. The park is also introducing a new AI-powered attraction area, OTO-RACTION PARK, opening August 1.
JR Kyushu is running additional round trips on the Limited Express Huis Ten Bosch service between Hakata and Huis Ten Bosch Station on select dates in July, August, and September 2026, responding to rising demand following a new attraction at the park.
The Sai-Kyo-Oh Zukan Festival in Tokyo Tower 2026 opens July 18 and runs through September 27, featuring a live dinosaur show, 3D battle theater, digital coloring attractions, and hands-on activities based on the popular anime and book series Sai-Kyo-Oh Zukan.
Tokyo Disney Resort is rolling out expanded heat-relief initiatives from July 2 to September 14, 2026, as part of the special summer event "Summer Cool-Off at Tokyo Disney Resort," developed in collaboration with environmental science experts.
Universal Studios Japan unveils a lineup of summer-exclusive food, drinks, and goods for its 25th anniversary celebration, including festival-style twists on classic stall snacks and a special night entertainment show running from July 1 to August 26, 2026.
GRANPHIL RESORTS TOBU, a glamping resort adjacent to Tobu Zoological Park in Shiraoka, Saitama, has launched four new seasonal plans for summer 2026, covering super pool access, private pool water play for kids and dogs, a family-friendly weekday discount, and a dog birthday package.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is set to unveil OTO-RACTION PARK on August 1, 2026, featuring new rides SONIC TUNE! and ROCKY EAGLE in a new zone that blends attractions, AI, and music.
Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama, is hosting its popular annual summer event "Water Fun in Moominvalley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, featuring new splash shows, a lake water play area, and park-wide mist experiences.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA in northern Okinawa is rolling out a new limited-time ticket called the "Furatto Ticket," tailored for travelers who want to enjoy the park in around 3 to 4 hours. Sales begin June 10, 2026, with the valid entry period running from July 1 to September 30.
On June 11, Moomin Valley Park celebrates Japan's "Umbrella Day" and the park's monthly "Hattifatteners Day" with a special photo prop set among peak-season hydrangeas. A rainy-day postcard giveaway and photo contest are also running through June 30.
This summer, a kids-only lottery event comes to the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island. Children who purchase eligible tickets can spin a 2-meter-tall garapon machine for guaranteed prizes, running from July 4 to September 6.
Nijigen no Mori anime theme park on Awaji Island is running water splash events across four anime-themed attractions from July 10 to September 30, 2026, with soaking experiences inspired by Crayon Shin-chan, NARUTO, Godzilla, and Dragon Quest.
The popular Korean SNS character snackanimals is arriving as arcade prize merchandise for the first time, rolling out at amusement facilities nationwide and through online crane game platforms from June 12, 2026.
A limited-time Tanabata Festival will take place at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from June 6 to July 7, 2026. Visitors can write wishes on original paper strips featuring specially drawn Naruto characters and hang them on bamboo branches.
The Universal Studios Store Kansai International Airport has opened on June 2, 2026, marking the first permanent Universal Studios Japan official shop at a domestic airport. Located in the international departure area of Terminal 1, it offers airport-exclusive merchandise, a dedicated goods vending machine, and a photo booth.
Nijigen no Mori's "Godzilla Intercept Operation" on Awaji Island is running a limited-time summer event from July 18 to September 13, 2026, featuring traditional Japanese games and exclusive prizes for Premium Ticket and VIP Journey Pass holders.
The iconic nighttime parade at Tokyo Disneyland has marked 25 years since its June 1, 2001 debut, with a special commemorative image available to park guests through the Tokyo Disney Resort app from June 1 through July 12, 2026.
A seasonal water play zone called "Waterland Purpuru" is set to open at Izu Granpal Park in Shizuoka from July 4, 2026, along with a nighttime illuminated version "Night Purpuru" planned for August.
Sanrio Puroland's annual summer event returns for its third year with a Y3K-inspired "Future Cool Breeze" theme, running from July 10 to September 1, 2026. New highlights include Mirai Photo — an AI-powered photo experience making its Japan debut — alongside MR gaming, see-through LED displays, and a collaboration with Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu.
The first-ever collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and the hit anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End launches on May 30, 2026, featuring a brand-new storytelling walk-through attraction, themed restaurant, and thrilling ride experience running through January 11, 2027.
From June 3 to June 29, 2026, Asakusa Hanayashiki opens the normally off-limits Roller Coaster course area for a limited-time interactive treasure hunt event during the attraction's scheduled maintenance closure.
Starting June 3, 2026, Regal Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer a stay plan that includes admission tickets to the newly renovated UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE immersive theme park. Prices start from ¥24,940 per room for two guests.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, will decorate with rainbow flags throughout June 2026 and serve a colorful rainbow cocktail at Lounge R.
Starting June 5, 2026, Unko Museum NAGOYA is introducing GO! GO! Unko Kart — the first ride-on experience in Unko Museum history. Visitors can hop aboard a two-seater kart and navigate through a poop-scattered version of Nagoya.
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium is launching a collaboration summer afternoon tea with Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Guests receive a discount coupon for the theme park, making it easy to pair a relaxed hotel teatime with a day of summer fun at the sea-themed attraction.
The latest edition of the popular family guidebook for Tokyo Disney Resort covers Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary celebrations, the Fantasy Springs area, age-specific model itineraries, kids menus, and character greeting information.
Starting May 23, 2026, the giant inflatable attraction THE MEGA JUMP MOUNTAIN JAPAN at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka activates water on its slides for the summer season. New giant slides and an expanded athletic area make this year's setup bigger than last year.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is rolling out an exciting summer lineup from June 9, 2026, including a Tom and Jerry collaboration event, seasonal limited menus, an Evening High Tea package, and an Original Wand-Making Workshop for school-age visitors.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita hosts the summer event "Hachamecha Summer Party!" from July 3 to September 15, 2026, featuring the first-ever tanned appearances of Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Ahiru no Pekkle at any Sanrio theme park.
Nijigen no Mori's Godzilla Interception Operation on Awaji Island brings back its popular summer soaking zipline experience, Splash Godzilla 2026, running from July 10 to September 30, 2026 — with a new SNS video campaign offering original merchandise prizes on the spot.
A special Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration event is set to take place at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun from July 18 to October 4, 2026, featuring themed baths, a collaboration sauna, exclusive ufotable drawn illustrations, and limited goods.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo is hosting the new Tanabata event "Purowish Festival" from June 5 to July 7, 2026, featuring a light-blue wish-core world, a Hello Kitty illumination show, ≒Joy voice appearances in projection mapping, limited goods, and seasonal food menus.
A new capsule toy series featuring Sanrio Characters dressed in fluffy Latekuma bear costumes has launched at "Kapuevo" cashless capsule toy machines from May 15, 2026. The five-piece collection includes Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pompompurin, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll.
Nijigen no Mori's "Naruto & Boruto Shinobizato" on Awaji Island is offering three types of Premium Tickets — each including the 3D maze, mission rally, and a mystery-solving mission, plus a unique character-themed novelty item based on Naruto Uzumaki, Gaara, or Minato Namikaze.
Starting May 22, 2026, Universal Studios Japan is introducing a shoe-mounted vibration navigation device rental for visually impaired guests — the first such service at any theme park in Japan.
Glittery carabiner mascots featuring Jewelpet characters are being rolled out as prize game items at Morley Fantasy, PALO, and the online crane game service Morley Online from May 15, 2026.
Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo, Nagasaki will light up the autumn sky with 22,000 fireworks at the 13th Kyushu's Biggest Fireworks Festival on November 14, 2026. Special viewing seat tickets and hotel stay packages go on sale at 12:00 PM on May 19, 2026.
Lagunasia theme park in Gamagori, Aichi is launching its Night Pool for summer 2026 on Saturday, July 11, featuring a new illumination dome, fireworks shows, and the returning adult-only Laguna Pool Party.
The summer pool at Lagunasia theme park in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture opens on June 20. The lineup includes the kids' area "Kujira-san's Splash Garden," a wave pool with waves up to 1 meter high, a 230-meter lazy river, foam events, and entertainment shows.
Starting June 20, 2026, Lagunasia theme park and Henn na Hotel Laguna Ten Bosch in Gamagori, Aichi are launching a collaboration with Onsen Musume character Gamagori Uta, featuring exclusive merchandise and a special hotel stay plan.
The anime park Nijigennomori on Awaji Island is running an SNS posting campaign as part of NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato Samidare Fes 2026. Post a photo or video with the designated hashtag and receive a "Rainy Day Sticker" – normally a rainy-day-only item – available regardless of the weather during the campaign period from May 9 to July 12, 2026.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting "Fireworks Symphony," a live entertainment fireworks show where music and fireworks are synchronized to within 0.1 seconds, on 19 selected dates from May 30, 2026 to March 21, 2027.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-period hotel stay plan tied to Universal Studios Japan's immersive mystery show "Masquerade: The Targeted Masquerade Ball," complete with hotel-exclusive perks, from May 1 to June 28, 2026.
Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park) in Aichi Prefecture is hosting its popular Golden Week event from April 25 to May 6, 2026, featuring wild animal feeding shows, a zoo rally with gachapon prizes, food trucks, and chances to meet newly arrived animals including lion triplets and baby goats.
The Westin Yokohama has started accepting reservations for a limited-time stay package that includes admission tickets to Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, available for stays through August 31, 2026.
After nearly 30 years, the 3D sound attraction GeGeGe Haunted Mansion Yokai Short Stories at Fuji-Q Highland will end operations on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with a special farewell campaign running from April 29.
Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture has launched its Harmonyland 35th Anniversary celebrations, marked by a grand opening ceremony on April 26, 2026, featuring 22 Sanrio characters and the debut of a new Hello Kitty anniversary costume.
Mori no Terrace at Nijigen no Mori is serving two spring limited-time dishes featuring fresh shirasu from Awaji Island's Iwaya Port starting April 25, 2026. Only 2% of the shirasu harvest qualifies for raw serving, making it an exceptionally rare seasonal treat with a melt-in-the-mouth texture and sweet aroma.
Starting May 1, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating the birthdays of Choji Akimichi, Deidara, Kawaki, and Iruka Umino with exclusive limited-edition original stickers.
A bundle ticket combining five admission tickets for the "TOKYO SCRAMBLE in Nijigen no Mori -Hide and Escape-" escape attraction and a Nintendo Switch 2 game download code goes on sale on April 29, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan will hold "One Piece Premier Summer 2026" from July 30 to November 19, 2026, featuring a live show with the Kuja Pirates, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant, and a One Piece x Story Ride collaboration.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is rolling out a second wave of summer 2026 heat relief measures, including a new 264-seat shaded rest space, shaded outdoor dining, additional large mist fans, and expanded water shows.
From July 1 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel are set to offer a range of summer-exclusive experiences, including a Lost Kids rally program, a tropical-themed restaurant event, pool activities, and an expanded Happy Entry benefit covering Tokyo DisneySea.
Dragon Quest Island at Nijigenomori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a limited-time event featuring four festival-style mini-game stalls, running from April 17 to July 13, 2026.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting a full lineup of Sanrio character stages, hero shows, and family-friendly exhibitions throughout Golden Week 2026.
Grinpa, the activity park at the 2nd station of Mount Fuji in Susono City, Shizuoka, is running a spring active campaign from April 25 to May 31, 2026, featuring zip lining, off-road buggies, mountain biking, and a free stamp rally with prize gachas.
Starting May 18, 2026, a limited-edition digital travel pass goes on sale, bundling Seibu Railway all-day access, bus transfers to metsä, a Moominvalley Park day pass, and a local shopping coupon for Hanno City stores.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama, will hold the Spring Rose Festival 2026 from May 9 to June 14, 2026, with special Licca-chan photo spots, collaboration food, and a variety of rose-themed events.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is hosting a collaboration event with the popular manga series Shugo Chara! celebrating its 20th anniversary. The "Hanari Hanayashiki" event runs from May 13 to June 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collaboration food, a mystery rally, and a special attraction experience.
From July 2 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disney Resort hosts "Summer Cool-off at Tokyo Disney Resort," featuring water-soaking attractions, special entertainment, limited-edition goods, and seasonal menus across Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are offering three summer-only passport options for the 2026 summer season, including afternoon entry passes and a one-day two-park hopper ticket, available for admission dates from July 1 to September 14.
The Dragon Quest Island attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island launched its remake on April 24, 2026, celebrating the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary with new sub-quests, exclusive merchandise, and a special Kandata character greeting event.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is splitting its GW 2026 schedule into a morning session (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) featuring early opening and live shows, and a special evening session (5:00 PM to 10:00 PM) commemorating idol group CANDY TUNE's 3rd debut anniversary.
The adventure pool "Aqua Adventure" opens at Suzuka Circuit Park in Mie Prefecture from June 27 to September 27, 2025, with five themed pool zones, slides, and special summer events for the whole family.
A new lineup of special merchandise celebrating Tokyo DisneySea's 8 theme ports and 25-year history will go on sale on May 25, 2026, as part of the ongoing anniversary event "Sparkling Jubilee."
A limited-time water omikuji fortune-telling experience featuring popular Naruto characters launches at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from May 9, 2026.
The POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary event opened at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on April 16, 2026 — Pompompurin's birthday — featuring the newly opened POMPOMPURIN DINER, limited anniversary menus, and a special 4-day greeting event.
From May 29 to June 28, 2026, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki is hosting Miffy Birthday Month, a one-month special event featuring exclusive collaboration food, merchandise, workshops, and a first-ever birthday show celebrating Miffy's birthday.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 20, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 2 advance reservation bonus postcard is available for tickets purchased from April 20 to July 17, 2026.
A two-day spring farming experience event is coming to Wakuwaku Farm inside Musashino Mura amusement park in Kazo City, Saitama, on May 23–24, 2026.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro is adding a new haptic puzzle-solving attraction from April 24 to August 30, 2026, featuring the echorb device that was showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey - 25 Years of Smiles" interior decoration project, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is hosting a collaboration event with the beloved dress-up doll Licca-chan from April 28 to July 16, 2026. Guests can enjoy stamp rallies, photo spots, collaboration menus, exclusive merchandise, and more.
The 3rd Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, welcoming cosplayers and photographers from across the country.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay has joined Universal Studios Japan's Associate Hotel program as of April 1, 2026, bringing Studio Pass-bundled accommodation plans, on-site ticket sales for hotel guests, and a complimentary shuttle service to the park.
Sayama Ski Area in Tokorozawa, Saitama is transforming into an ocean-themed indoor water park from April 25 to September 27, 2026, featuring upgraded attractions including a new Turtle Slider, Water Fireworks, and a packed lineup of Golden Week special events.
Universal Studios Japan marked its 25th anniversary on March 31, 2026, with a special ceremony featuring park characters, a record-breaking crew greeting of around 650 members, and the debut of a limited-time diorama exhibition.
A new combo ticket covering Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and JUNGLIA OKINAWA went on sale on March 30, 2026, offering visitors a convenient way to experience both the sea and forest of northern Okinawa in a single day.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is hosting the seasonal "Hanami Onsen 2026" event from March 26, 2026, featuring a duck-filled cherry blossom bath, outdoor hanami in swimwear, and limited spring cocktails at the resort's hotels.
For the first time since its 2016 opening, all 350 rooms at Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel – Discover will feature renewed artwork, with new designs rolling out from September 1, 2026.
On April 4 and 5, 2026, Fuji-Q Highland will host its 3rd Sweets Walking event, inviting visitors to stroll a 1.5km cherry blossom route inside the park while sampling mini sweets at five shops, all with Mt. Fuji as the backdrop.
The spring event HARMONYLAND Flower Fantasy kicked off at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on March 20, 2026, featuring the flower show "The Colorful Blooming!", colorful flower gardens, limited-edition food, and character merchandise.
Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch theme park resort has announced a new manga series titled Anchoring Dutchman, created in collaboration with award-winning manga artist Kan Takahama. Serialization on Torch Web is planned to begin in May 2026.
Starting September 30, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland's Showbase in Tomorrowland will host a new stage show featuring the super vocal and dance group "The D-Groovationz4" alongside beloved Disney characters — including the debut of Vanellope and Baymax at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Harmonyland's limited-time event "Harmonyland 35th Anniversary" kicks off on April 24, 2026. The latest announcement reveals the event's key visual for the first time, along with a brand-new anniversary costume for Hello Kitty.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is holding its "Haruyashiki 2026" spring festival from March 20 to April 5, 2026, featuring cherry blossoms, a rooftop garden reopening, character events, world champion game exhibitions, and discounted passes for families and students.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA has confirmed April 29, 2026 as the opening date for YAMBARU TORNADO, a large ride attraction set within the Jungle Extremes area, offering thrilling views of Yambaru's valleys and sky for guests aged 4 and above.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is hosting "Invitation from Hogwarts," a limited-time special event from March 18 to September 6, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture is hosting the summer event "RIDE ON SUMMER '26" from July 17 to September 13, 2026, featuring a new 8K Neon Genesis Evangelion ride attraction, the world's only Miffy-themed area, and a brand-new European-style resort pool zone.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is set to open a brand-new family area called "Wanpaku Republic" in summer 2026, featuring a 14-meter nostalgic toy sculpture and a 40-meter roller slider.
A practical day-by-day Osaka itinerary covering Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Umeda Sky Building, Universal Studios Japan, and more. Includes suggested routes, opening hours, admission prices, and tips on getting around the city with the Osaka Amazing Pass.
A practical guide for NARUTO fans visiting Japan — from the Shinobi-Zato attraction on Awaji Island to Fuji-Q Highland's Hidden Leaf Village, official merchandise shops, and a photo tour in the real Naruto city.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the Gojiham-kun Quiz Battle 2026 Spring event at its Godzilla Interception Operation attraction on weekends and public holidays from April 4 to May 31, 2026. Children can meet Gojiham-kun in person, take commemorative photos, and win original Godzilla Interception Operation erasers through a fun quiz challenge.
Two male Asian small-clawed otter pups were born at Minami-Chita Beachland in Aichi Prefecture on February 6, 2026 — the facility's first otter birth in 29 years. The pups are currently being raised in a nesting box and are expected to go on public display around two months after birth.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is launching a new electric bike tour through its safari area in collaboration with local mobility company glafit, starting March 21, 2026. Riders aged 16 and older can explore the animal zone and enjoy feeding experiences — no driver's license required.
The Naruto & Boruto Shinobizato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a limited-time event from March 20, 2026, including a Special Mission Revival running from April 20 to June 30.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa hosts one of the Kanto region's largest cherry blossom festivals, featuring thrilling attractions amid approximately 2,500 cherry trees, nighttime illuminations, and hanami BBQ from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
A 1-night 2-day "Grinpa Waku-Doki Activity Camp" is scheduled for April 25–26, 2026, featuring athletic challenges, the popular "Picasso's Tamago" obstacle course, a night buggy ride, and various rides at the amusement park nestled at the 2nd station of Mount Fuji.
Sesame Street Fun World, a beloved section of Universal Wonderland at Universal Studios Japan since March 2012, will close on May 10, 2026. To celebrate 14 years of memories, a special farewell event called "Forever Friends" will run from March 20 to May 10, 2026.
A collaboration event between the mobile game Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz and RED° Tokyo Tower, the digital amusement park beneath Tokyo Tower, is set to take place from April 3 to April 19, 2026.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is marking its 7th anniversary with a series of special events, including a Boruto Uzumaki birthday celebration running from March 27 to April 30, 2026.
Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture is hosting a special anniversary event for Pompompurin's 30th year, running from April 16 to December 31, 2026, including the opening of an all-new POMPOMPURIN DINER.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa is set to host an exclusive after-hours amusement park mixer event, featuring unlimited rides, drinks, and evening illuminations.
After drawing huge crowds at amusement parks across Japan last year, the nighttime park buyout matchmaking event is heading to Tokyo German Village in Chiba on April 18, 2026.
A limited-time Attack on Titan collaboration event is set for Nijigen no Mori at Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring a 1.2km night forest walk with projection mapping, a stamp rally, a mystery quest, and 11 themed food and drink items.
A new Mollyfantasy location opens on the 2nd floor of Aeon Central Square Shizuoka on Friday, March 6. The facility features arcade games, the popular Yokubari Pass flat-rate play service, and a free kids' play area for families.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the "Discover U!!!" theme, launching a year-long lineup of special entertainment from March 4, 2026. Highlights include a revamped parade featuring 25 Pikachus, the return of the Back to the Future DeLorean and Doc Brown after about 10 years, a new theme song by Vaundy, and the comeback of the Jurassic World Journey experience.
Two new apparel items from the original brand SHINOBIZATO+ are now on sale at Konoha Shoten, the exclusive merchandise shop inside NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island.
Tokyo Dome City is running a limited-time "Spring Afternoon Discount" campaign on its Complete Passport from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering access to 10 attractions starting at 2:00 PM at reduced prices — weekday tickets from ¥5,000.
A new Duffy & Friends collection themed around searching for beautiful shades of blue arrives at Tokyo DisneySea on April 14, 2026. Goods, food souvenirs, hotel special menus, and Disney Resort Line passes are all part of the lineup.
Japan's oldest amusement park is unveiling a renovated rooftop area featuring 87 types of flowers and greenery. The first 250 visitors on opening day will receive a complimentary spring flower, and a Mame-zakura cherry tree will be planted as a commemorative tree.
Starting April 1, 2026, the Moomin Special Room Stay plan at Shinjuku Prince Hotel and Kawagoe Prince Hotel adds exclusive Moominvalley Park logo pancakes to the breakfast buffet, along with themed rooms featuring Moomin plush toys and a Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass voucher.
Rokko Mountain Athletic Park GREENIA is adding a new preschool-exclusive athletic area called Chibidoland and renovating the Yahhoy variety athletic zone, both launching when the 2026 season opens on March 20.
Disney characters will once again travel to local festivals across the country as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort® Special Parade, with five cities scheduled for FY2026. A special "Duffy Bus" display will accompany each stop.
Yomiuriland hosts an interactive dinosaur event featuring a research institute with real fossils and a maze forest with moving dinosaurs. Special night version available on select dates from March 20 to May 25.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro hosts an immersive mystery event from March 7 to April 5, 2026, where visitors become detectives, assistants, or clients investigating disappearances in a retro Showa-era setting.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special Kuromi short drama series launching February 20, 2026. The series follows Kuromi and her band BLACK DREAMS BLOOM as they prepare for a new live show under the theme "Discover U!!!"
Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island will host an Attack on Titan collaboration event from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring original merchandise, nighttime projection mapping walk, daytime stamp rally, and mystery quest.
Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki will host Miffy Birthday Month from May 29 to June 28, 2026, featuring collaborations with Miffy cafes and shops nationwide, exclusive birthday goods and food, a special flower dress greeting, and a birthday show with Miffy and friends.
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan marks its 5th anniversary with limited-edition merchandise and food inspired by the iconic Super Star power-up item. The celebration runs from March 18, 2026, featuring colorful items and special experiences.
Yomiuriland hosts Yozakura Jewellumination from March 20 to April 5, featuring cherry blossom illuminations combined with jewel-themed light displays. The event includes a special Ferris wheel light show and a 180-meter illuminated cherry blossom promenade.
Minamichita Beachland & Minamichita Toy Kingdom presents spring events from March 14 to June 28, 2026, featuring the rhythmic SPLAP dolphin show, goldfish exhibition, Sakana-kun talk show, and special 20th anniversary celebrations.
Sagamiko MORI MORI amusement park in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, will host a one-night-only matchmaking festival on May 16, 2026, featuring exclusive rides, illuminations, and networking opportunities for singles.
Celebrate Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary with special menus featuring the event's signature Jubilee Blue color. Starting April 15th, enjoy Mickey-shaped macarons, special churros, and exclusive dining experiences.
At Nijigen no Mori's Dragon Quest Island attraction on Awaji Island, enjoy a special spring-limited craft event where you can decorate Slime and Dracky figurines with colorful flowers from March 7 to June 7, 2026.
Nesta Resort Kobe unveils Blaster Battlefield, a revamped team battle activity featuring Nerf blasters and flag capture gameplay, opening February 14, 2026 in the new SUNRISE ROAD area themed after Route 66.
Tokyo DisneySea will host a special food and wine event from April 15 to June 30, 2026, offering culinary experiences across all eight themed ports with special menus inspired by Ratatouille.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with a spectacular year-long celebration starting March 2026, featuring limited-edition collaborative foods with iconic Japanese brands and exclusive commemorative merchandise celebrating 25 years of memories.
ItoHam Co., Ltd. and Universal Studios Japan are collaborating to offer a special 25th-anniversary menu item featuring the popular Altbayern® sausage in a monster-sized hot dog.
The Pokémon Company opens PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon facility, at Yomiuriland amusement park with a grand opening ceremony.
Sanrio Puroland will host a special spring event PUROSPRINGPARTY from March 19 to June 2, 2026. The event features a new parade with characters dressed in bunny costumes, a collaboration with Korean character Esther Bunny, photo spots, special greetings, limited-time food menus, and exclusive merchandise.
Tokyo Disneyland presents the sixth installment of Disney Pal-Palooza from April 9 to June 30, 2026, featuring a colorful sweets-themed celebration with parade, special menus, exclusive merchandise, and park-wide decorations.
Yomiuriland celebrates the opening of PokéPark Kanto with a special stamp rally, themed decorations throughout the park, and Pokémon-themed food packaging from February 5 to April 5, 2026.
The official luxury villa of Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island offers guests staying in Crayon Shin-chan themed rooms a special opportunity to ride the long zip line twice during February 2026, celebrating the reopening of the popular attraction.
Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia theme park will host the Sanrio Character Fest from February 21 to June 21, 2026, featuring character greetings, photo spots, digital activities, and exclusive merchandise.
Bandai Namco Experience is hosting the "Disney Campaign in Namco Valentine's 2026 - GO FOR IT!" from January 30 to March 2, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities nationwide and Namco Online Crane.
On February 7 and 8, the park hosts exclusive Sanrio-themed events including a café wagon, Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel's Valentine mini-stage, and photo sessions to celebrate the final weekend.
Gaspard and Lisa Town at Fuji-Q Highland presents a Valentine's and White Day themed Chocolate Festa, featuring special menus, character greetings in chocolatier costumes, and exclusive merchandise.
Seibuen Amusement Park offers special discounted all-day passes to residents of nearby cities and towns on February 14-15 and 21-22, 2026. Enjoy the limited-time "Nostalgic Aquarium," thrilling attractions, and exciting entertainment shows.
Universal Studios Japan brings back the Wicked For Good Celebration featuring exclusive greetings with Elphaba and Glinda, costume exhibits, and themed merchandise from February 20, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with Discover U!!!, a year-long celebration featuring historic movie cars, the return of Blues Brothers, and the beloved Jurassic World Journey event.
Universal Studios Japan's popular area Super Nintendo World marks its 5th anniversary with special limited-time experiences, decorations, character meet-and-greets, and exclusive area rental campaigns throughout the anniversary year.
Nijigen no Mori Anime Awaji Island Park introduces a new original food item featuring Crayon Shin-chan's iconic plump bottom, starting January 17th.
Universal Studios Japan reveals exciting details about the Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration as part of Universal Cool Japan 2026, featuring exclusive food, merchandise, and two different story ride experiences running from January 30 to August 18, 2026.
Fuji-Q Highland welcomes Thailand's viral character Butterbear for a limited-time collaboration featuring a revamped teacup ride, snow park, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and a stunning Mt. Fuji photo spot.
The sweet-themed winter event kicked off on January 9th at Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Oita, featuring the first-ever appearance of Tabekko Dobutsu characters alongside Sanrio favorites.
Ocean Park Hong Kong presents a special collaboration with six beloved Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Hangyodon from December 13, 2025 to August 23, 2026.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikko Gurashi characters comes to Sapporo Factory from March 13 to April 19, 2026. Experience the Rainbow Amusement Park with photo spots, games, attractions, and exclusive merchandise.
A special collaboration event celebrating popular gaming YouTuber group Dozle Company's 5th anniversary runs from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at Tokyo Dome City, featuring puzzle-solving attractions, exclusive merchandise, and themed food menus.
Poké Park Kanto, a new permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction spanning approximately 2.6 hectares, will open at Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo on February 5, 2026. The park features two main areas where visitors can explore a forest trail and enjoy attractions, shops, and shows.
Yomiuriland amusement park will host a special collaboration event with the beloved anime "Assassination Classroom" from December 12th to 28th, featuring exclusive merchandise, photo spots, and recorded voices from popular characters.
LEGOLAND Japan Resort announces its final night event of 2025, 'Christmas Night,' taking place December 19-20. The special evening features exclusive shows, over 30 attractions lit up at night, and festive activities perfect for families.
We held an exclusive 274ch. members-only autumn bus tour visiting the sword exhibition and filming locations from Okayama Funanomix. Join Funassyi, the unofficial local character from Funabashi City, Chiba, as we explore Okayama's history, culture, food, and sword love!
The theme park resort Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki announces a limited-time collaboration with Dick Bruna TABLE from November 7, 2025 to January 5, 2026, featuring exclusive gourmet items, drinks, and original merchandise.
Nijigen no Mori in Awaji Island announces a special Mothra exhibition at the Godzilla Museum, running from December 20, 2025 to September 13, 2026, featuring authentic props from the Heisei Mothra series.
Tokyo Disney Resort will host special New Year celebrations from January 1 to January 12, 2026, featuring greetings from Disney characters in traditional Japanese attire, exclusive merchandise, and festive fireworks.
The immersive VR horror experience Senritsu Meikyu Mayoi will embark on a nationwide tour starting mid-November 2025, bringing spine-chilling adventures to Hirakata Park in Osaka and Kohrinbo in Kanazawa.
Fujikyu Highland, the famous amusement park near Mount Fuji, will welcome a new San-X Area in 2026. This will be the first permanent San-X character zone in a theme park, featuring beloved characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi.
From January 15 to June 30, 2026, Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel will offer exclusive guest rooms featuring photographer Mika Ninagawa's stunning Fantasy Springs photography as part of the Imagining the Magic photography project.
Universal Studios Japan reveals its first-ever Universal Christmas Food Festival, featuring character-themed menus and winter delicacies throughout the park from November 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture kicks off an exciting autumn season with two major Halloween events starting October 3rd - the adorable Miffy Halloween Party Parade and the thrilling Haunted Halloween horror experience.
Studio Ghibli Park will renew its popular "Ghibli Famous Scene Experience Exhibition" on December 17, featuring new scenes from "The Boy and the Heron," and display the Savoia S-21 aircraft from "Porco Rosso" at Rotunda Kazegaoka starting November 1.
Universal Studios Japan will host a special countdown event featuring up to 26 hours of park thrills, spectacular fireworks, and premium VIP experiences to welcome 2026 in style.
Alma Bianca has started taking pre-orders for collaboration items featuring the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen and Asakusa Hanayashiki on their original goods online store AMNIBUS. These items feature original yukata-style illustrations of popular characters.
A special pre-event for Naruto's birthday will be held at Nijigen no Mori's "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" on October 9th, featuring exclusive challenges and a private photo session with Naruto himself.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea present Disney Christmas from November 11 to December 25, featuring a brand-new parade, festive entertainment, and special holiday decorations.
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