Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced its Universal Easter Celebration event which is set to begin next spring on March 15, 2019. It promises to be bigger and better than last year.
Every year the park’s Universal Wonderland area is transformed with vibrant springtime colours, but for the first time in the park’s history the “world’s biggest Minion park” will appear for next year’s Easter festivities. This new area, titled Minion Park, will be decorated in all things cute and nonsensical as typical of Despicable Me‘s yellow critters. Expect to be greeted by the Minions who will be all dressed up in their Easter outfits.
Both areas will be host to a range of Easter merchandise as well as delicious Easter food along with plenty of other fun content to enjoy the park in spring. Kids and adults alike can look forward to having fun at USJ for this coming Easter.
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Universal Easter Celebration
Start Date: March 15, 2019
USJ Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/
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Universal Studios Japan have added a new daytime program titled Yellow Christmas to its upcoming winter event Universal Wonder Christmas. The main event of Yellow Christmas will see the cheeky minions come together for the Minion Hacha Mecha Christmas Party which anybody can have fun joining in with.
This party promises to be bigger, better and crazier than last year's hugely successful run. Expect to see Minions donning Christmas attire as well as appearances from Gru and Santa Claus. Yellow balloons will float across the event and many bubbles will be blown as everyone comes together for festive merry making. For the event finale Minion-yellow confetti will fly across the whole area. Christmas decorations will also line the Minion Park for the first time since its opening. You can expect to see the yellow mischief makers helping put up decorations and enjoying the Christmas of their lives. The decorations will give rise to a completely new kind of Christmas aesthetic from the usual red and green combination. Wave to Gru and the Minions as they come to greet guests for the Minion Christmas Greeting with Gru. Get involved in the festivity with the Minions at USJ! Information
Meccha Minion! Yellow Christmas
Running: November 9, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Location: Universal Studios Japan
Event Page: https://www.usj.co.jp/christmas2018/minion/
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Universal Cool Japan (UCJ) is set to return to Universal Studios Japan next year for what promises to be the biggest event to date featuring 6 internationally renowned series made into 8 attractions.
Over at the park's Detective Conan World guests can look forward to 3 all-new attractions. They can get involved with a Conan-themed escape game packed with puzzles, a detective style "Mystery Challenge" that will have people walking around the park to solve cases, and a restaurant that combines food and mysteries. The guest satisfactory for Detective Conan World has ranked at 99% since last year so the area has been renovated to make it even better for this year's UCJ. The new Lupin the Third attractions include an XR Ride (a fast roller coaster ride where guests were special goggles) that follows an original story written by the series author Monkey Punch himself that will see Lupin speeding along a cliff edge. There will also be an entertainment restaurant. This year marks the 5th run of UCJ which began in 2015, bringing together the 'cool' aspects of Japan enjoyed by the rest of the world. This year sees Lupin the Third introduced for the first time. The other big names include Detective Conan, Attack on Titan, Godzilla, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Sailor Moon. Universal Cool Japan 2019 begins on January 18, 2018. Information
Universal Studios Japan
Address: 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/e/ (English) / https://www.usj.co.jp/ (Japanese)
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Universal Cool Japan 2018 will soon make it ways to Universal Studios Japan (USJ), falling on January 19, 2018 and running all the way to June 24th. The popular series Case Closed will be making its way to the event in the form of a brand new "Real Dasshutsu Game" titled Detective Conan: The Escape.
Universal Cool Japan is an internationally renowned event that brings together all of Japan's "cool" culture to deliver it worldwide.
The event "Detective Conan: The Escape ～Tsuioku Doukasen～" was held during Universal Cool Japan 2017 back in spring and proved to be immensely popular, reaching a record breaking satisfactory rating of 99%, the highest recorded rating in USJ history.
Join Conan and his companions in the next Case Closed "real dasshutsu game" (escape game) at Universal Cool Japan 2018. The live performances will be bigger, the puzzles will be more perplexing, and best of all - you get the chance to be part of an original story in the Case Closed universe.
Don't miss out on being part of this extraordinary experience offered only at USJ!
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Detective Conan: The Escape
Location: Universal Studios Japan (2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana, Osaka)
Running: January 19, 2018 to June 24, 2018
Website: http://www.usj.co.jp/universal-cool-japan2018/conan/
*Because this is a reservation-only premium event, you must purchase a separate event ticket in addition to a USJ entry pass.
*Please arrive 15-45 minutes before the start of the show. You will not be permitted entry once the game has begun.
*Please be aware that there will be some intense and extreme moments during the game.
Ticket Information:
Tickets on sale from November 15, 2017. Tickets can only be purchased on the day. Recommended ticket vendors include the official Universal Studios Japan website, Yahoo! Tickets, Lawson Tickets (website), JTB (Package Tour), and official hotels. Tickets are priced from ￥2,980. For more details on where to buy tickets, types of tickets and price information, please visit the official US J website.
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SPYxFAMILY continues to take the world by storm. In 2023, fans will be able to test their skills as part of the Forger family at Universal Studios Japan! From February 17 until July 2, the SPYxFAMILY Secret Mission will be underway at the Osaka location. Guests will need to decipher a mysterious code to take part in an immersive experience with the popular characters. SPYxFAMILY is the fastest-selling comic in the history of Shonen Jump. It ranked in the top spot in the animation category of the Yahoo! Search Awards 2022, pulling in audiences with its blend of hard-hitting action and sweet family comedy. This special attraction is the first-ever interactive experience inspired by the series. Guests can enjoy two separate instances: a puzzle-solving rally taking place at different locations around the park, and a live show that only those completing the rally can enjoy. During the rally, guests will act as rookie WISE agents as they decipher mysterious codes around the park. Of course, fans can expect to see Loid, Yor, and Anya while on their mission! ※1 The first-ever puzzle-solving rally & live show in the history of the series!※2 Shonen Jump+, which began publishing the series in 2014, has announced that for the first time in its history, the total number of copies sold, including digital copies, has exceeded 10 million as of the release of the seventh volume.※3 SPYxFAMILY won first place in the animation category of the Yahoo! Search Awards 2022, seeing a sharp increase from the previous year.
SPY x FAMILY Secret Mission - Attraction Details
The SPYxFAMILY Secret Mission will allow fans of the hit series to step into the shoes of a WISE agent as they seek to unravel a mystery at Universal Studios Japan! Guests will take on a top-secret mission with the Forger family as a new WISE agent connected to Operation Strix. Using their wits, they must decipher a series of codes hidden around the park. Successful spies will be granted a top-priority mission from Loid to participate in a live show featuring all three members of the beloved family. Come enjoy the world of SPYxFAMILY at Universal Studios Japan in 2023! ©遠藤達哉／集英社・SPY×FAMILY製作委員会原作／青山剛昌｢名探偵コナン｣(小学館｢週刊少年サンデー｣連載中)© 2023 青山剛昌／名探偵コナン製作委員会© SCRAP All Rights Reserved.©CAPCOM CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin EntertainmentUniversal Studios Japan TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved.Information
Universal Cool Japan – SPY x FAMILY Secret Mission
Running: February 17 – July 2, 2023
Venue: Universal Studios Japan, Park-wide
Official Site: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp
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Universal Studios Japan is holding its NO LIMIT! Christmas event from November 11, 2022 until January 9, 2023. During this period, the new Super Nintendo World area will be decorated with winter decorations for the first time since it opened. The area’s entrance is bringing the holiday cheer with Mario and Luigi snowmen, perfect for using as a photo spot. Upon entering the area, visitors will find a Christmas tree decorated with familiar Nintendo items along with wreaths and garlands.
Fans won’t want to miss visiting during this special season, as special menu items and merchandise will be available for a limited time. This is a winter experience you won’t find anywhere else! During the NO LIMIT! Christmas event, Minions and other popular characters will appear around the park in Christmas costumes. Two special Minions meet and greet sessions will be held as well! Come spend the holidays with your favorite characters dressed as Santa, reindeer, trees, angels, and more! WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22) Minions and all related elements and indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. © Nintendo TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Information
Super Nintendo World Winter Decorations (USJ)
On Display: November 11, 2022 – January 9, 2023
Official Site: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp
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From November 11, 2022 until January 9, 2023, Universal Studios will hold its NO LIMIT! Christmas event! Christmas is associated with romance for many in Japan, but this year, USJ wants to give visitors a new way to celebrate this special winter holiday. Under the theme of a ‘Red Hot Christmas,’ this super-energetic event is sure to be the most exciting Christmas event on the scene this year. This year, the Crystal Christmas tree will make its return this year after a 3-year hiatus. The tree broke the Guinness World Record for nine consecutive years from 2011 to 2019 for the World’s Most Illuminated Tree. In 2019, the tree had 591,850 lights and also received Guinness certification for the World’s Largest Christmas Snowflake Ornament. The Super Nintendo World area will be decorated for winter for the first time in 2022, while Minions and other popular characters will appear in special Christmas costumes. Limited-time food and merchandise will be available as well.
An Exciting Christmas Experience for All Five Senses! The NO LIMIT! Crystal Tree
NO LIMIT! Crystal Tree
This year, the Crystal Christmas tree will make its return after a 3-year hiatus with a totally new look! Guests will be bathed in colorful lights and visitors won’t want to miss taking a photo with this magnificent sight. *On October 28, 2019, the tree won the Guinness World Record for Most Lights on an Artificial Christmas Tree with 591,840.The Spectacle of Lights, Complete with Heart-Pounding Music
NO LIMIT ! Christmas
During the event period, the Spectacle of Lights will be held in Gramercy Park. The entire area around the Crystal Tree will be completely transformed, and the space will feature projection mapping and countless lights. The blend of Christmas music fused with the magical lights will create a moment you’ll never forget.Super Nintendo World to be Decorated for Winter!
Super Nintendo World's Winter Decorations
Super Nintendo World, the newest area in the park, will feature winter decorations for the first time in 2022. At the entrance to the area, Super Star Plaza, guests will be greeted with a giant gift box and Mario and Luigi-themed snowmen. Guests will find wreaths and garland decorating Peach’s Castle, along with another Christmas tree decorated with iconic Nintendo characters and items.Limited Time Greetings and Stage Shows
Limited-Time Special Greeting & Stage Shows
Guests won’t want to miss meeting their favorite characters while they’re dressed in holiday outfits! A special meet and greet will be held for children and adults to join the Minions for a special winter celebration.Hello Kitty’s Christmas Happiness with the Happiness Brass Band
Hello Kitty's Christmas Happiness with the Happiness Brass Band
Hello Kitty and the Happiness Brass Band will perform Christmas music multiple times a day, so families are invited to sing and dance along while getting into the Christmas spirit! You won’t want to miss Hello Kitty in her special winter wardrobe.The Peacock Theater’s Popular Universal Party–Reimagined for Christmas!
In 2022, Universal Studios Japan will introduce Universal Party ~ The Showtime & Taste of Christmas. This dinner show requires a separate ticket and will offer some incredible entertainment and menu items. The experience will be held at the Peacock Theater on select days during December 2022. *A Studio Pass or Annual Pass is required to enter the park. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)Minions and all related elements and indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.© NintendoTM & © 2022 Sesame Workshop© 2022 Peanuts Worldwide LLC © 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. EJ2091601TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin EntertainmentTM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Information
Universal Studios Japan – NO LIMIT! Christmas
Running: November 11, 2022 – January 9, 2023
Details/Tickets: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp
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The popular series Jujutsu Kaisen is getting its first theater show at Universal Studios Japan! Jujutsu Kaisen: The Real 4-D will open at the theme park on September 16, 2022 for a limited time only. For the first collab between the park and the globally-popular series, fans will be able to experience the ultra-realistic world of Jujutsu Kaisen through 3D imagery and special effects.
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Real 4-D
The 4D ride will tell an entirely new story, allowing guests to experience a fight between the main cast and Cursed Spirits. Yuji Itadori and friends are fighting to prevent a conspiracy targeting the opening of a Jujutsu High School in Osaka. This will also mark the first time that characters from the series will appear in 3D. Along with Yuji, fans will be able to see Megumi Fushirugo, Nobara Kugisaki, Aoi Toudou, and Satoru Gojo in an entirely new way. Along with engaging graphics, fans can expect to experience seat vibrations, water splashes, and more.Jujutsu Kaisen x Hollywood Dream - The Ride ~Kaikai Kitan~
Along with the 4-D theater show, Hollywood Dream - The Ride will be transformed for the collaboration. The theme song for Jujutsu Kaisen, Kaikai Kitan by Eve, will be played on the ride for a limited time, from September 16, 2022 until January 18, 2023. The track is incredibly popular, and the opening for the series has been watched over 250 million times on YouTube. Listening to it on a roller coaster will be an entirely new experience and one that you can only experience at Universal Studios Japan!Additionally, there will be Jujutsu Kaisen-themed food and merchandise available during the crossover event. More information will be announced in the future. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22) Minions and all related elements and indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment Universal Studios Japan TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved. © Nintendo ©芥見下々／集英社・呪術廻戦製作委員会Information
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Real 4-D
Running: September 16, 2022 – July 2, 2023
Venue: Cinema 4-D Theater
Details: https://www.usj.co.jp/ticket/event/halloween2022/tour-rip.html
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Universal Studios Japan has announced that it will be opening a selection of Jujutsu Kaisen attractions for a limited time starting September 16, 2022. The anime series has been a global smash hit since it premiered. The original Jujutsu Kaisen manga series has sold over 65 million copies worldwide, and the recent Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film grossed over ¥13.7 billion at the domestic box office. Attractions will focus on the theme of “curses,” though there are no details as of yet as to what they will be or involve. Jujutsu Kaisen follows the story of Yuji Itadori, who becomes the host of a powerful curse named Ryomen Sukuna in order to protect his friends. Yuji then joins the Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School to train and become a sorcerer so that he can avoid an execution, as well as to help others fight against Cursed Spirits. Guests will be able to immerse themselves in the series’ world, and we’re excited to find out more details about what attractions will be coming to USJ this fall. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22) Minions and all related elements and indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment Universal Studios Japan TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved. © Nintendo ©芥見下々／集英社・呪術廻戦製作委員会
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Universal Studios Japan x Jujutsu Kaisen
Open for a Limited Time Only
Opening September 16, 2022
Official Site: http://www.usj.co.jp/
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To commemorate the upcoming film Minions: The Rise of Gru, a new apparel collection has been unveiled! The new items were made by VERDY, the artist behind popular projects like Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth, both of which have been noticed by celebrities overseas. Prior to the collection’s launch online on July 1, fans can buy items from the limited-edition collection at Universal Studios in Los Angeles starting June 17 and at Universal Studios Japan starting June 24. VERDY is an incredibly popular artist who has garnered attention around the world, and his products are often seen with celebrities and big names in Japan and abroad. He has collaborated with a number of top brands in the past.
Collection
The first collaboration between the two, Minions x Vick, was released in 2020 to huge popularity, selling out within one minute of release. This second collaboration was created to satisfy huge fan demand, offering up tons of items featuring Otto, a Minion who will appear in the new film, and VERDY’s signature character Vick. Fans can purchase T-shirts, hoodies, long sleeve shirts, hats, keychains, skateboards, and more. This is the only time you’ll be able to snag these unique items, so don’t miss out! WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22) Minions and all related elements and indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment Universal Studios Japan TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved. © Nintendo Information
Minions x VERDY
Where to Buy: Universal Studios Japan, Studio Style
Available: June 24 – June 30, 2022
*Items only available while supplies last.
Available Online starting July 1Available at Universal Studios Hollywood starting June 17