On November 19, Nijigen no Mori, an amusement park located on Awaji Island in Hyogo, will begin its fifth collaboration with the popular anime series Demon Slayer. New merchandise, such as acrylic keychains and long-sleeve t-shirts, and menu items will be available, so fans shouldn’t miss their chance to visit!

A limited number of hand warmers with an original illustration of Kyojuro will be given to guests who participate in the Natagumo Mountain Night Walk event after November 19. Don’t let the cold weather stop you from taking part in the festivities!

New Merchandise

Rectangular Pin

Acrylic Keychain

Acrylic Stand

Long-sleeve T-shirt (White/Black)

The new lineup of original goods includes pins, keychains, acrylic stands, and long-sleeve T-shirts featuring beloved characters from the series. All illustrations were provided by ufotable exclusively for this collaboration event.

New Menu

Tanjiro’s White Dashi Udon

Kyojuro’s Spicy Korean Soup with Shredded Beef

Drinks: Original Clear Bottle (8 varieties)

Exclusive Lunch Mat

Hand Warmer with Original Design

The Demon Slayer food truck will offer warm food and drinks for the winter season. The White Dashi Udon features tasty noodles and yams, while Kyojuro’s collaboration dish is filled with spiciness. Hot drinks will be served in a special way–just pick a clear bottle featuring your favorite character!

Those who purchase items from the collaboration menu will receive a coaster with an exclusive design, and those who want to purchase a special lunch mat can do so for only ¥650. Come enjoy the cold months with your favorite characters!

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HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX, a theater and restaurant offering Hello Kitty-themed shows and meals on Awaji Island, and HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE, an apple-shaped observation theater based on the popular character’s home, are both currently holding the Apple Halloween 2022 event until October 31! 

Guests can enjoy a mystery-solving event and some adorable photo spots inspired by apples and the Halloween season. By solving certain riddles, visitors will be rewarded with candy!

Come have fun this Halloween with Hello Kitty, friends, and family!

Started in October, the New Show ‘HELLO KITTY THE PARTIES’ Gets Rave Reviews

HELLO KITTY THE PARTIES, a new show at the theater and restaurant HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX, will run until December 30, 2022. The show features a new theme each month and currently features a jazz band.

October’s theme is Happy Halloween Party, and visitors can listen to a number of famous songs while enjoying tasty and healthy dishes packed with autumn flavors. At the end of the performance, a meet and greet with Hello Kitty will be held. November’s theme will be Hello Kitty’s Birthday Party, while December will focus on a Christmas Party!

Nijigen no Mori, an amusement park located on Awaji Island in Hyogo, has teamed up with the popular anime and manga series Demon Slayer for a special collaboration event. While the event wrapped up at the end of September, due to fan response, it will be extended for a further 87 days starting on October 15. Many fans weren’t able to attend due to the pandemic or due to distance, so this decision was made at the last minute. All guests visiting during the extended period will receive an original postcard as a special gift.

Original merchandise and food items inspired by Demon Slayer characters will be available during the event period, with some merchandise newly-created for the extended period. Check out the official website and Twitter page for the latest information.

Nijigen no Mori x Demon Slayer Collaboration Event Contents

Venue: Awajishima Anime Park, Nijigen no Mori  (2425-2 Kusamoto, Awaji, Hyogo)

Details: The Nijigen no Mori theme park will be taken over by characters from the popular Demon Slayer franchise, with unique events taking place in the morning and at night. Original food and merchandise will also be available.

① [Nighttime Event] Nijigen no Mori x Demon Slayer ‘Natagumo Mountain Night Walk’

 Participants will go on to experience the world of Demon Slayer on a 1.2 km long walk through the night forest, brought to life by a projection mapping spectacle showing Tanjiro and friends and their battle against the demons.

On the Natagumo Mountain Night Walk, where they become members of the Kakushi and participate in a battle to the death between the characters Tanjiro Kamado and Rui. Those who fulfill their mission will get a special report.

② [Daytime Event] Nijigen no Mori x Demon Slayer Mystery Walk ‘The Flower Falling Village and Scene of Illustions’

Participants will go on a riddle-solving quest in an area with original character panels illustrated by ufotable. Those taking part in the event will receive an original wooden strap as a special gift.

③ Original Goods

At the Demon Slayer store in the event area, event-exclusive goods will be available for fans to enjoy.

④ Original Collaboration Menu

An original collaboration menu, featuring character-inspired dishes, will be featured at Mori no Terrace, a forest hideaway restaurant within Nijigen no Mori. A food truck will also be open. Guests can enjoy many different treats, including Tanjiro’s Charcoal Stew, a rich black stew inspired by the main character of the series.

⑤ Premium Ticket Bonus

Those purchasing a Premium Ticket will receive Tanjiro’s Backpack as a special gift.

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The Grand Chariot Big Dipper 135° Hotel is a luxury hotel located within Awaji Island Park in Hyogo Prefecture. The hotel has an incredible Crayon Shin-chan collaboration room, and guests reserving this room will receive an original postcard featuring a new illustration for a limited time starting on August 1, 2022. Those finding Buriburizaemon within the room will receive this exclusive gift only available at the hotel!

Original Postcards

The collaboration room, dubbed ‘My Cocoon,’ is a one-of-a-kind suite filled with Crayon Shin-chan imagery. Perfect for fans, the room is filled with playful gadgets, a massive skylight, and a large rug in the shape of the dog Shiro. 

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The Naruto and Boruto Ninja Village located at the Nijigen no Mori anime theme park in Hyogo is celebrating its third anniversary! A new event has begun celebrating Sakura’s birthday, and fans of the characters will be able to grab some neat merch.

Those who purchase tickets to this special event will receive a Mission Accomplished Sticker featuring an original, newly-drawn design. The celebration is running until June 30!

The escape game will have park guests running around the park looking for panels with hints on how to progress. For this event, the panels contain keywords and illustrations related to Sakura. Visitors will really have to use their brains to figure out the solution!

Guests will also be able to write congratulatory messages on cherry blossom petal stickers associated with Sakura and stick them to life-size character panels. Original goods featuring characters in original event costumes will be on sale.

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In February, Godzilla fans were excited to hear that they would be tasked with protecting Atami Bay Resort Korakuen in a new escape room coming soon. Now, the Escape from Godzilla event has a starting date: May 27, 2022!

Atami Bay Resort Korakuen has been a familiar sight in Atami since 1965. The beautiful property sits on the gorgeous Sagami Bay, treating guests to unforgettable views. The Escape from Godzilla event will ask players to solve mysteries throughout the hotel. Visitors will need to explore rooms and sometimes interact with hotel staff to reach the end. SCRAP, known for its numerous crossover escape games, created the project.

Atami is the setting of the decisive battle in the 1962 film King Kong vs. Godzilla. 2022 is the 60th anniversary of the film, and guests are invited to enjoy an original story and original images showing Godzilla’s attack on present-day Atami in cooperation with Toho.

Five original pieces of merchandise have been announced as part of the project. These Godzilla-themed items can only be purchased during the event.

Commemorative Puzzle Game Set: ¥2,300 (Tax Included) / Door Plate / Sticker / Hotel Keychain

Plush: ¥1,800 (Tax Included)

Fans can grab a commemorative set including a special Godzilla sticker, a hotel keychain, and a door plate perfect for decorating at home. Clear folders and celebratory stickers for escape room winners will also be available, along with special hand towels printed with a special Atami design.

Tickets for the event are now on sale!

Nijigen no Mori, an amusement park located on Awaji Island in Hyogo, is teaming up with the popular anime and manga series Demon Slayer from April 9 until September 30, 2022! The event will feature unique events during the day and at night.

At night, guests can enjoy the Natagumo Mountain Night Walk, where they become members of the Kakushi and participate in a battle to the death between the characters Tanjiro Kamado and Rui. Participants will go on to experience the world of Demon Slayer on a 1.2 km long walk through the night forest, brought to life by a projection mapping spectacle showing Tanjiro and friends and their battle against the demons.

In the daytime installation, participants will go on a riddle-solving quest in an area with original character panels illustrated by ufotable. Participants will have the chance to explore the park and undertake a mission to find Tanjiro and friends. The attraction will feature limited-edition Nijigen no Mori original merchandise, as well as original food based on characters from the manga, such as Tanjiro Kamado and Kyojuro Rengoku.

Escape rooms invite family and friends to solve exciting puzzles and riddles within a time limit, and have become massively popular around the world. Since the first one opened in 2007, over 8 million people in Japan have participated in one of these exciting events held everywhere from apartment buildings to amusement parks.

The Escape from Godzilla event will be held throughout the Atami Bay Resort Korakuen, and will ask players to solve mysteries throughout the hotel. Visitors will need to explore rooms and sometimes interact with hotel staff to reach the end. SCRAP, known for its numerous crossover escape games, created the project.

Atami is the setting of the decisive battle in the 1962 film King Kong vs. Godzilla. 2022 is the 60th anniversary of the film, and guests are invited to enjoy an original story and original images showing Godzilla’s attack on present-day Atami in cooperation with Toho.

Keep an eye out for more details coming later in February!

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Crayon Shin-Chan’s Sengoku Period Adventure, a permanent attraction at the Nijigen no Mori Amusement Park in Hyogo Prefecture, has been transformed for the cold winter months until February 27, 2022!

During the event, guests will have to dodge the snow-like bubbles with a 99.9% hit rate as they race towards the finish line. Do you think you could handle it?

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Yoshimitsu Banno’s 1971 film Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Shibuya PARCO is holding a special exhibition from November 12 until November 23, 2021. 

The venue will feature psychedelic imagery created by video artist Akiko Nakayama and a large-scale figure made by Chandelier artist Kim Songhe. Costumes and dioramas that were used to create the film in 1971 will be on show along with highly-treasured photos from the set.

Fans of Hedorah will also be able to buy unique merchandise including figures colored by artists such as Coin Parking Delivery and Keiji Ito. 

Have you seen this classic kaiju film? 

Nijigen no Mori Anime Park, located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, brings anime, manga, and game worlds to life. Starting on November 6, a Dragon Quest-themed hotel room will be available to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the park’s Dragon Quest attraction! Reservations for the room are now open.

The room itself is called ‘The Slime’s Cocoon,’ and features plenty of decorations from the popular RPG series as well as in-room treasure chests, slime-shaped lights, and more! The walls and windows will be covered with characters and familiar items, so fans won’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity!

Guests staying in the room will receive an original yukata only available at Nijigen no Mori. A limited-edition picture frame can be earned by completing a mission asking guests to find a number of hidden medals in the room!

Does this look like the Dragon Quest experience of your dreams?

The anime-themed amusement park Nijigen no Mori in Hyogo Prefecture will hold a special Naruto event from October 2 until November 28, 2021. The Naruto Shippuden x Real Puzzle Solving Game will feature popular characters from the Shikamaru Hiden arc!

NARUTO＆BORUTO Ninja Village

This marks the second version of the event to date, with the first taking place in 2020. Naruto’s birthday is October 10, and to celebrate, this event will open with new visuals of the titular ninja along with popular character Shikamaru!

Flower Petal Stickers

Fans of Naruto won’t want to miss their chance to leave a congratulatory message for the birthday boy! Just write your message on one of these stickers, and stick them to the character panel of your choice. 

Event Contents

Gameplay

Players will solve a number of riddles placed all over the Naruto & Boruto Ninja Village, with certain keywords related to each character playing a role. 

Wooden Phone Straps (4 varieties) featuring new illustrations

The event will take around 30 minutes, even for beginners. Those buying a ticket will receive a wooden phone strap. 

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