【USJ LLC】 September 1st is “Back to Hogwarts” Day, when Harry Potter fans around the world celebrate returning to the wizarding school for the new semester. Fans rejoice in a special welcome for the new semester at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
USJ LLC Press release: September 1, 2025 September 1st is Back to Hogwarts Day, when Harry Potter fans around the world celebrate returning to the wizarding school for a new semester. Fans rejoice at a special “back to school” welcome at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! The limited-time “Hogwarts Castle Walk” is also a big hit! A joint campaign is also being held across the three “Harry Potter” facilities: theme park, stage, and studio tour. September 1 marks the start of a new semester at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the world of Harry Potter. It’s a day known as “Back to Hogwarts,” when Harry Potter fans from around the world gather online to connect and celebrate this special occasion. Universal Studios Japan will also be holding a variety of special events to celebrate this special occasion with fans. In celebration of “Back to Hogwarts,” the hugely popular “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” area has brought back the hugely popular attraction “Hogwarts(TM) Castle Walk” from today. Fans began flocking to Hogwarts Castle early in the morning. Enthusiastic fans walked through the stunningly recreated Hogwarts Castle, immersed in the magnificent space just like in the beloved films, including the large griffin statue guarding Dumbledore’s office and the chatty portraits that line the high ceilings, and enjoyed posing for photos as students of the wizarding school, savoring the excitement that can only be experienced in the wizarding world. Also, Once you pass through the area’s entrance arch, the Hogwarts(TM) Express awaits, belching steam. In front of it, a smiling conductor greeted the students of the wizarding school with a special greeting exclusive to “Back to Hogwarts.” September 1st is the day in the world of the show when students return to school aboard the Hogwarts Express for the new semester, making the Hogwarts Express a symbolic part of Back to Hogwarts for fans. As the express steamed up and arrived in the wizarding world, fans were thrilled when the conductor gave a special greeting to fans. They responded to the greeting, took photos with the cheerful conductor, and immersed themselves in the world of the story. This special greeting can be experienced from today until Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/761/5761-761-be969953435fee6ee37f6c06d4cf3c1d-1200×800.jpg ■ “Hogwarts(TM) Castle Walk” Event Overview September 1, 2025 (Monday) to January 4, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00-18:00 Celebrate with the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Original “Back to Hogwarts” stickers featuring the symbols of the four houses will be distributed from today until Monday, September 8, 2025. Students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will also be joining in the celebration. In addition to welcoming the new semester at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with special “Back to Hogwarts!” greetings, starting today, students will be given a limited-time, randomly selected “Back to Hogwarts” sticker featuring the symbols of each of Hogwarts’ four houses: Gryffindor™, Slytherin™, Ravenclaw™, and Hufflepuff™. These stickers will be available from today until Monday, September 8, 2025.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/761/5761-761-985a8187fe07bd8ca01ae439df119239-800×565.jpg Enjoy interactive interactions with students from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and immerse yourself in the wizarding world for a magical and happy time. *Distribution will end once the planned number of copies is reached *Distribution contents may change without notice For a limited time, four special churritos inspired by the four houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be available every day from today until Wednesday, September 3, 2025! Plus, a new “Time Turner” souvenir bucket is also available! These colorful churritos, inspired by Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw, were released in 2020 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the release of the film “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” They are still beloved by many fans today. While only two varieties are normally available per day, for three days only, from Monday, September 1, 2025 to Wednesday, September 3, 2025, you’ll be able to enjoy all four varieties at the same time.Don’t miss this opportunity to collect them all and enjoy them all!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/761/5761-761-43521afc5c349a3e17f3eacf68539dee-886×1260.jpg In addition, a souvenir bucket of the “Time Turner,” a magical tool that can turn back time, will be available from Monday, September 1, 2025. Enjoy the wizarding world with iconic items.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/761/5761-761-bcf41b33ec333262e97cd34a0e2330e0-2000×1125.jpg We’re holding a “Three Major Spots Linked Ticket Campaign” where you can win special gifts from three “Harry Potter” facilities: the theme park, stage play, and studio tour! The official X accounts for Universal Studios Japan, home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter are holding a campaign where you can win a special gift set containing tickets to each facility. During the campaign period, vote for a post from the official USJ X account and quote it with the hashtags #VoteFor○○ and #BackToSchoolAtHogwarts.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/761/5761-761-230a0e86598e9a534e34150bd046ef5b-1627×1150.jpg At the end of the campaign, we will randomly draw two people from among those who voted for the option with the most votes to win tickets to three facilities each! *Please replace the 〇〇 part of the hashtag with the name of the spell you voted for. ■Gift Details 1. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is here Universal Studios Japan 1-Day Studio Pass 2. Theater ticket for the stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” 3. “Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter” Studio Tour Tokyo Ticket ■ Campaign Period Monday, September 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – Sunday, September 7, 2025, 11:59 PM ■Announcement of Winners Mid-September or later ■Winners Set of 1, 2, and 3, for 2 people per group. *Details about the campaign will be announced on Monday, September 1st on Universal Studios Japan’s official account X (@USJ_Official). *Winners will be contacted directly via DM on X for details regarding ticket delivery. Limited-time event taking place at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter this fall ■ “Death Eater(TM) ~Peril in Hogsmeade(TM)~” The night of the Death Eater threat is upon us again! The Death Eaters(TM), dark wizards loyal to Voldemort, have descended upon us! This year, on an especially spooky night, they will roam Hogsmeade with Hogwarts Castle adorned with evil designs of the Dark Arts, including Dementors and giant Acromantula spiders… Will you flee from this threat, resist it, or join their ranks?! Your fate is in your hands!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/761/5761-761-076aaa2cb6d22eca256e0413488b6221-1200×800.jpg Friday, September 5, 2025 – Monday, November 3, 2025 6:00 PM – Park Close ▪About Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan is part of the Comcast NBCUniversal Group. Universal Studios Japan has established itself as a major landmark in the entertainment and leisure world, attracting many guests from both Japan and overseas. We offer the world’s highest quality entertainment, including authentic attractions and shows themed on a variety of globally popular entertainment brands, including not only hit Hollywood movies but also Japanese anime, as well as seasonal events that guests can enjoy to the fullest. We welcome all visitors to our “Super Genki Zone,” a special place where all guests can break out of their shells and become “super energetic” through unforgettable, “super moving, super exciting” experiences that can only be found here. Since its opening in 2001, the park has continued to innovate. In recent years, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has garnered immense popularity. Other attractions include The Flying Dinosaur, a groundbreaking flying coaster that glides through the Jurassic Park area; the Minion Mayhem Ride in the hugely popular Minion Park area, where you can enjoy the unimaginable mayhem of the Minions; and Super Nintendo World, themed around the world of Nintendo games, where you can unleash your playful instincts with your entire body for an unprecedented play experience. The park continues to evolve and grow, introducing one world-class entertainment experience after another. HARRY POTTER and all related characters and elements (C) & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights (C) J.K. Rowling. MINIONS TM & (C) 2025 Universal Studios. (C) Nintendo TM & (C) Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment Universal elements and all related indicia TM & (C) 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. More
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