[USJ LLC] Universal Studios Japan “Decorate your own happiness!” A new way to spend the winter season is with “Universal Christmas Joy.”
USJ LLC Press release: September 18, 2025 To Members of the Press Universal Studios Japan: “Decorate your own happiness!” Enjoy a new way to spend the winter season with “Universal Christmas Joy.” Fill your heart with light! Introducing the new Christmas Night Show! A winter of smiles, excitement, and the happiest moments begins. November 19, 2025 (Wed) – January 4, 2026 (Sun) Universal Studios Japan will be holding its Christmas event, “Universal Christmas Joy,” from Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026. This year’s theme for the park’s winter season will be “Decorate Yourself Today.” As the city begins to sparkle with Christmas lights, you might find yourself comparing your happiness to others or hoping that someone else will make you happy. Instead, Universal Studios Japan proposes a new way to spend the Christmas season: by taking the plunge into a place of your own choosing and “making yourself happy.” Immerse yourself in the park this winter, and experience the happiest Christmas of your life, fulfilling your heart.
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Christmas-themed menus throughout the park! Reward yourself for your hard work this year with an exceptional feast at the Christmas market or restaurant. This winter, for the first time, the park will host a food festival adorned with gorgeous illuminations and decorations. With a diverse lineup of cute dishes featuring Snoopy, his Sesame Street friends, and Hello Kitty, as well as warm winter foods, you can coordinate your menu to suit your mood and the occasion. Every time you find a treat you like, you’ll have a special time “decorating your own happiness” at Christmas.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/766/5761-766-2541fc99a24b0a63a25a70664a35994c-1200×800.jpg “Universal Christmas Food Festival” Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 *The Christmas Market will be open until Tuesday, December 30th. Christmas Market (New York area), Studio Stars Restaurant (Hollywood area), and more. ◆Light up the lights with the park’s popular characters and entertainers! Introducing the new, blissful Christmas night show! “Light Up the Night ~Christmas Celebration~” This winter, the new Christmas night show, “Light Up the Night ~Christmas Celebration~,” is a heartwarming spectacle that will remind you of the meaning of happiness and the importance of Christmas. This spectacular nighttime show features Christmas songs and dances by park characters and entertainers, as well as a spectacular display of light, including pure white powder snow and colorful pyrotechnics shining against the night sky, giant screens, candles, and lanterns. Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Elmo, and their Sesame Street friends appear one after another, joined by talented singers and dancers, in a spectacular performance celebrating Christmas.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/766/5761-766-3af000be7fbee443f65d529f440540d1-1200×800.jpg Light Up the Night ~Christmas Celebration~ At the climax, the candles and lanterns shining on stage and the lights lit by the guests in the venue sparkle together. As snow falls and the air is enveloped in sparkling light, pyrotechnics explode into the night sky, bringing this heartwarming story to a joyous finale. Experience the thrilling excitement of the new Christmas night show in a blissful atmosphere. Gramercy Park (New York area) Approximately 30 minutes, held twice a day *Please check the official website for details ◆A magnificent spell is cast over Hogwarts(TM) Castle, illuminating the magical and captivating winter scenery of the wizarding world! The wildly popular mapping show “Hogwarts(TM) Magical Night ~Winter Magic~” will be held again this year. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ will be hosting its popular mapping show, “Hogwarts™ Magical Night ~Winter Magic~,” again this year, casting a beautiful winter spell over Hogwarts Castle. With cheerful snowmen making appearances and owls delivering presents, the show will reveal one fantastical and moving winter scene after another from the Wizarding World. In the finale, a winter miracle will descend upon Hogwarts Castle, bringing smiles of joy and excitement to Guests’ faces.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/766/5761-766-c9ce5875c10380cbf9458f3a7d1f0e19-3031×2021.jpg The Power of Rock ~Holiday Rockin’! ~ *The image is from last year’s event. ◆Enjoy a special experience in the “Special Viewing Area” where you can meet the park characters! Tickets for the “Light Up the Night ~Christmas Celebration~” special viewing area are now on sale. New this year, “Light Up the Night ~Christmas Celebration~” will be selling tickets to a special viewing area. Located in front of the stage in Gramercy Park (New York area), this paid area includes both standing and seated areas. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience up close the impressive performances featuring park characters, entertainers, and special effects such as lights and video. There will also be a special performance where the entertainers will come down to the stage! *There is standing and seated room in the special viewing area. Depending on the capacity of each area, you may not be able to select your preferred area. *Chairs and other high seating are not permitted. ■ “Light Up the Night ~Christmas Celebration~” Special Viewing Area Admission Ticket On sale from 12:00 PM on Friday, September 19, 2025 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 2,100 yen Official website, Lawson Ticket (website) ◆Limited to one group per day, the “Universal VIP Experience Private Tour – Ultimate Luxury Plan” is an ultra-VIP tour that lets you fully enjoy the parks at Christmas in luxury. This winter only, we’re introducing the ultimate luxurious “VIP Experience,” available to only one group per day. Enjoy a special experience that makes you feel like you have the park all to yourself, including a special greeting only available to tour participants, a luxurious dinner at the VIP Experience restaurant or the popular Parkside Grill, and even a guided tour of popular areas and your favorite spots when the park is closing and most guests are leaving! In addition to a private tour customized by a dedicated guide, you’ll also enjoy a luxurious stay in a premium room at either the Imperial Hotel Osaka or The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan, making this a truly luxurious day. There are also many other luxurious services and benefits that are thought out down to the smallest detail, ensuring an ideal and one-of-a-kind park experience. ■【Limited to one group per day】”Universal VIP Experience Private Tour – The Ultimate Luxury Plan” Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 PM Until Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 (Some exclusions apply) Starting from ¥1,049,800 (tax included / up to 4 people / price varies depending on admission date) Imperial Hotel Osaka or The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan hotel website *Please check the official website for details *A separate Studio Pass or Annual Pass (admission ticket) is required to enter the park ◆Make your Christmas even happier! Peacock Theatre’s wildly popular “Universal Party” is opening to the public for the first time in three years! The “Universal Party” is a popular program for groups and companies held at the Peacock Theater in the park. Now, for the first time in three years, this special Christmas version can be enjoyed individually! Experience a special time enjoying world-class entertainment while savoring the venue’s gorgeous Christmas decorations, music, and exclusive Christmas menu items. Enjoy the “happiest” Christmas at the park with your party.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5761/766/5761-766-799669f90887873710e6ec08be889698-2834×1940.jpg “Universal Party” Thursday, December 4th, Friday, December 5th, Thursday, December 11th, Thursday, December 18th, Friday, December 19th December 22nd (Monday) – December 29th (Monday) Peacock Theater Approximately 120 minutes, two shows per day (starting at 11:00 and 16:00) Adults from 10,900 yen, Children from 9,900 yen (all seats reserved) Monday, October 2nd, 12:00 On sale now Official website *A separate Studio Pass or Annual Pass (admission ticket) is required to enter the park. ◆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 within Japan and abroad. It offers 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 the “Super Energy 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 and (C) 2025 Sesame Workshop (C) 2025 Peanuts Worldwide LLC (C) 2025 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. EJ5091102 TM & (C) Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment TM & (C) 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Press release attachments
