Sanrio character theme park Harmonyland in Oita has announced this year's Halloween event, Kuromi's Happy Halloween, which will begin on September 13. The devilish and mischievous Kuromi, whose birthday is on October 31－Halloween day－is taking over the park this year to deliver a very cute and just a tiny bit spooky Halloween to kids and adults this year.   Harmonyland's Halloween Night Party, a huge hit every year, will also return on October 26. In addition to Kuromi's birthday event, Wish me mell, another one of Sanrio's cute characters, will also celebrate her birthday on September 20.

The event also has its own story. While Hello Kitty was having fun preparing for Halloween with everyone, Kuromi looked at the calendar and noticed that the park was scheduled to be closed on October 31, her birthday. Angry by this decision, the scheming Kuromi began Halloween preparations of her own.  

Pashakawa SWEET HALLOWEEN

This event is a chance to meet your favourite characters, who will be dressed up in their Halloween costumes, and take a photo with them. Be sure to say the secret password to them, "trick or treat," to get some free candy! The fun doesn't stop there though, as there'll be a chance to dance with the characters too.  

Omotenashi Hello Kitty Cafe

Hello Kitty will serve as owner of the Hello Kitty Cafe, while Kuromi will be your maid along with the cafe staff, and Meister Cinnamon will learn your name and teach teach it to the rest of the character staff. At the end of the show, the cafe staff will change into their Halloween costumes.  

Halloween Photo Spots

Special Halloween photos spots will be dotted around for Halloween where you can snap some cute pictures. From pumpkin heads of Hello Kitty, My Melody and  Kuromi to flower beds decorated with Kuromi, there will be no shortage of Instagrammable spots for photos. And when you get close to the two flower beds, you might just run into a trick set up by Kuromi herself... Also, the background music playing at the park was all chosen by Kuromi.  

Halloween Merch & Menu

Of course, there will be lots of exclusive character merchandise to grab, as well as a cute themed menu designed just for Halloween.  

Halloween Night Party ~Pink or Black~

The popular Halloween Night Party returns again this year, a one-night-only spectacle of lights, music and dance. The theme this year is "pink or black." Clad yourself in one or both of these colours and have a fun Halloween night!   ・Date: October 26, 2019 (18:00-21:00)・Price: ¥1,000 (Everyone aged 4+) *Price is reduced to ¥500 to those who hold an annual ticke・A shuttle bus will be operating for free (limited spaces)   Celebrate Halloween this year together with Kuromi.   ⓒ '76, '91, '96, '99, '01, '05, '09, '17, '19 SANRIO

TOKYO MYSTERY CIRCUS's catalogue of games just keeps on growing. The puzzle and escape game theme park has just announced the return of its escape game Escape From Shin Godzilla which is being held in collaboration with the 2016 film Shin Godzilla. The event was previously held last April where it ran until October, enjoying huge popularity with over 40,000 escape game-goers. Players took the role of a member of the Kyosaitai―the anti-Godzilla task force―based in Kabukicho, Shinjuku where you will be tasked with solving puzzles to defeat the colossal giant. The thrilling event returns once more with original visuals created to make it look like Godzilla has really invaded Kabukicho. Tickets are now on sale, and you can pick up exclusive merchandise and themed food at the venue too. Can you defeat Godzilla?   TM&©TOHO CO., LTD.　©SCRAP

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has dropped some details on this year's New Year's celebrations. The event, titled Universal Studios Japan Countdown Party 2020, will wrap up 2019, celebrating one year of the theme park in a single night. It will begin at 7pm on December 31 and run until 2am on New Year's Day. Pre-sale tickets to the event, called "Party Passes," went on sale on Thursday (September 12).   The park has over 3,500 colourful fireworks in its arsenal ready to launch into the sky after the countdown, beckoning the New Year and the start of USJ in 2020. During the event, all the most popular attractions will be all-you-can-ride for a total of 26 hours. Last year's countdown party was so popular that all of the tickets sold out. According to a survey carried out by the park, 95% of people were highly satisfied with the experience.   USJ has another incredible line-up of exciting things planned for 2019, including the special "one-night-only season events" which have been revamped this year. This consists of a variety of incredible shows and entertainment themed on each season. The World Street Festival, which thrilled guests back in spring, will make an exciting return, as well the Extra Cool Summer event which cooled down the park with water and snow this summer. And it doesn't end there, because the Halloween Horror Night, which is currently running at the park, will creep its way to the New Year's countdown party as well with the likes of the zombie dance event, in addition to the Universal Crystal Christmas event which has received a new theme this year.   There are only a limited number of tickets and no more will be released once they're all gone, so if you're in Japan for the New Year then make sure you've got yours booked!   HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19)Despicable Me, Minion Made and all related marks and characters are trademarks and copyrights of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.TM & © 2019 Sesame Workshop　© 2019 Peanuts Worldwide LLC　© 1976, 2019 SANRIO CO., LTD.　APPROVAL NO. EJ9091102TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment　TM & © Universal Studios.　All rights reserved.