Universal Studios Japan: 25th Anniversary, HHN, Cool Japan

Osaka, Japan — Universal Studios Japan opened March 31, 2001, and its areas include Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal Wonderland.

In a Nutshell

The park is in its 25th anniversary year, Discover U!!!, through March 30, 2027, and Super Nintendo World marks its 5th anniversary through Jan. 11, 2027. In the third quarter, Comcast CFO Jason Armstrong said “China-related travel restrictions continued to weigh on attendance and financial performance” in Japan, and Comcast expects to begin lapping that pressure in the fourth quarter. Next is Universal Cool Japan 2027, starting with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon on Dec. 2, 2026, and Playing with Curious George ends Feb. 28, 2027.

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ParkUniversal Studios Japan

OpenedMarch 31, 2001

LocationOsaka, Japan

OwnerComcast (NBCUniversal)

New at Universal Studios Japan in 2026

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, a Minion and performers in colorful costumes parade at Universal Studios Japan — Characters at Universal Studios Japan's 25th anniversary celebration. Image: Universal Studios Japan

March 4, 2026AnniversaryUniversal Studios Japan: The park’s 25th anniversary, Discover U!!!, began, and it runs through March 30, 2027.

March 18, 2026AnniversarySuper Nintendo World: Super Nintendo World’s 5th anniversary celebration began, and it runs through Jan. 11, 2027.

May 10, 2026ClosedUniversal Wonderland: Sesame Street Fun World closed for good.

May 30, 2026NewUniversal Studios Japan: Frieren Story Walk, a limited-time walk-through for Universal Cool Japan 2026, runs through Jan. 11, 2027.

Sept. 1, 2026ReturnsThe Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Castle Walk returned for a limited time.

Sept. 11, 2026NewUniversal Studios Japan: Halloween Horror Nights added Sadako’s Curse, a dark horror ride that runs through Jan. 4, 2027, and Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive, through Dec. 27, 2026. My story

Dec. 2, 2026OpeningUniversal Studios Japan: Universal Cool Japan 2027 starts with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, which runs through April 5, 2027.

Coming to Universal Studios Japan in 2027

Feb. 10, 2027ComingUniversal Studios Japan: The Apothecary Diaries and Detective Conan World join Universal Cool Japan 2027, through June 30, 2027.

Feb. 28, 2027ClosesUniversal Studios Japan: Playing with Curious George has its finale.

2027ComingUniversal Studios Japan: Fullmetal Alchemist and Yomi no Tsugai is also part of Universal Cool Japan 2027, with no dates yet.

Universal Studios Japan Seasonal Events and Dates

Each seasonal event in calendar order, at the latest dates announced. When the next year’s dates aren’t out yet, the last edition shows with its year.

July 30 to Nov. 19, 2026One Piece Premier SummerUniversal Studios Japan

Sept. 11 to Nov. 8, 2026Halloween Horror NightsUniversal Studios JapanIncluded with park admission

Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 17, 2027Universal Holiday WondersUniversal Studios Japan