USJ's anime-and-game mega-event marks its 10th anniversary with five blockbuster Japanese titles, including the park debut of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' running into January 2027.
2026/05/29 23:30 OsakaRequires a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); some Cool Japan attractions need a separate Express Pass.
© Daniel L · GoogleUSJ 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.
2026/06/21 23:30 OsakaIncluded with a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); no separate ticket for the anniversary entertainment.
© Daniel L · GoogleHello Kitty's indoor theme park celebrates 35 years with ribbon-themed decor and 'The Quest of Wonders' — its first all-new main parade in a decade — running all the way through the end of 2026.
2026/06/22 TokioPassport tickets from around 3,300-4,000 yen (varies by date); cheaper online and on weekdays.
© مروان (سيف) · GoogleThe world's only ocean-themed Disney park turns 25 with a year-long 'Sparkling Jubilee' — a new harbor show, the 'Dance the Globe!' production and 'Jubilee Blue' decor across all eight ports.
2026/06/22 TokioRequires a Tokyo DisneySea park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, price varies by date).
© Michael Farnham · GoogleThe legendary 'ONE PIECE' takeover returns to USJ for the park's 25th-anniversary summer with the live Premier Show, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant and a special story ride, running into mid-November.
2026/07/29 23:30 OsakaStudio Pass required; the Premier Show and Sanji's Pirate Restaurant need separate paid/lottery tickets.
© Daniel L · GoogleBoth Tokyo Disney parks go spooky-cute for Disney Halloween, with the Villains' 'Into the Frenzy' parade at Disneyland, the Day-of-the-Dead 'Lazos de la Familia' at DisneySea, and full-costume days for guests.
2026/09/16 TokioRequires a park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, varies by date); all Halloween entertainment is included.
© Michael Farnham · GoogleJapan's largest illumination floods a European-style canal town with millions of lights every night of the year across this Nagasaki resort.
2026/11/01 08:00 Por todo JapónPark admission ticket required (varies by plan)
© Kazu T · GoogleTokyo Disneyland and DisneySea transform into glittering winter wonderlands for Disney Christmas — festive parades, nighttime sparkle and holiday-exclusive shows, food and merchandise at both parks.
2026/11/11 TokioRequires a park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, varies by date); all Christmas entertainment is included.
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