Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary 'Discover U!!!'
USJ celebrates 25 years with a year-long 'Discover U!!!' festival — a new anniversary parade, classic film cars on display and special entertainment running from spring 2026 into March 2027.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/22 08:30 – 2027/03/30
- Where
- Universal Studios Japan（2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 554-0031）
- City
- Osaka
- Getting there
- Direct from Universal City Station (JR Yumesaki Line), about 20 min from Osaka Station.
- Price
- Included with a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); no separate ticket for the anniversary entertainment.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Direct from Universal City Station (JR Yumesaki Line), about 20 min from Osaka Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Included with a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); no separate ticket for the anniversary entertainment.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- families, groups of friends
Highlights
- NO LIMIT! Parade: Discover U!!! Version (through Jan 11, 2027)
- Universal Cars and Stars Collection of iconic film vehicles
- Year-long 25th-anniversary greetings, merchandise and food
Background & story
Universal Studios Japan opened on March 31, 2001; the 'Discover U!!!' celebration marks a quarter century since then with a theme of rediscovering both yourself and the park.
Good to know
The anniversary overlaps with summer's ONE PIECE Premier and other limited events — visiting from late July layers multiple celebrations in one trip.
Frequently asked questions
- When does the Universal Studios Japan 25th anniversary 'Discover U!!!' run?
- From June 22, 2026 to March 30, 2027.
- Is a separate ticket needed for the 25th-anniversary events?
- No. Everything is included with a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); there is no separate ticket for the anniversary entertainment (as of August 2026).
- When did Universal Studios Japan open?
- March 31, 2001. 'Discover U!!!' marks a quarter century since then.
- What are the highlights of the 25th anniversary?
- The NO LIMIT! Parade: Discover U!!! Version (through January 11, 2027), the Universal Cars and Stars Collection of iconic film vehicles, and year-long anniversary greetings, merchandise and food.