Universal Studios Japan Event Schedule 2025

Check out the best time to visit Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka, one of the most popular amusement parks in the world! This is the latest schedule of upcoming events and newly opening attractions at USJ in 2025!

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Universal Studios Japan (also known as USJ), one of six Universal Studios theme parks in the world,  opened in Osaka City in March. Drawing over 10 million people visit the park every year, the park is the country’s most visited amusement park in Japan, along with Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.

Covering approx 54 ha, Universal Studios Japan consists of 10 different areas, with each one featuring fun and thrilling attractions with famous movie themes such as Harry Potter, Super Mario, Minions, Spider Man, Jurassic Park, Jaws, and popular characters such as Snoopy, Sesame Street, Hello Kitty, and more. From adrenaline-boosting roller coasters to kid-friendly fun rides, the park offers visitors a variety of attractions and shows. Moreover, there are shops, restaurants, and cafes at the park offering character-themed menus and limited merchandise, which are also extremely popular among visitors.

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Along with regular ride attractions and shows, there are also seasonal/special events and temporary attractions available at USJ through the year such as USJ Halloween and the New Year countdown fireworks. In this article, I’d like to share the USJ event schedule of 2025 so you won’t miss the best time to visit there!

*The schedule will be updated regularly when the latest information is available

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-Spring Event: Uni Spring 2025

Date: February 1, 2025 to April 6, 2025

An event to enjoy more with your close friends this spring season. Make memories with them through different activities, live music, and more.

-Special Event: Universal Cool Japan 2025

Detective Conan: The World

Date: January 31 to June 30, 2025

Come in and explore the world of the famous detective Conan, take part in missions, and solve mystery cases. A unique event full of memorable experiences to enjoy with your family and friends.

For more information about the newest attraction of Universal Cool Japan 2025, check the article below!

▶Best Attractions of Universal Cool Japan 2025

Peril at the Masquerade – Inspired by Keigo Higashino’s Masquerade Series

Date: January 24 to June 30, 2025

The Peril at the Masquerade is a mystery series show inspired by Keigo Higoshino and is the newest attraction of Universal Cool Japan 2025. A thrilling and exciting event to be enjoyed by the whole family, featuring entertainment and mystery-solving.

Doraemon 4-D Art Adventure: Nobita’s Art World Tales

Date: February 14 to August 17, 2025

The Doraemon 4-D Art Adventure: Nobita’s Art World Tales is a limited-time attraction that showcases 4-D adventure experiences, art, paintings, and other activities related to the Doraemon film series and a new release movie. A family-friendly adventure that brings you to the Doraemon world.

NO LIMIT! Spring 2025
-Special Event: Universal Easter Celebration 2025

Date: March 7, 2025 to June 29, 2025

A colorful and ultimate Easter celebration this year, full of entertainment and beautiful decorations throughout the park, featuring eggs and bunnies. There are many fun activities, shows, and parades to enjoy at more Easter festivals at the park.

-Jurassic World Journey

Date: March 14 to August 31, 2025

A special event lineup to the No limit! Spring season, scream, run, and enjoy the new adventure of the Jurassic World Journey an amazing and thrilling attraction allowing the visitors to experience the Jurassic World.

-Wicked Celebration

Date: March 7, 2025 ∼

Wicked celebration inspired by the movie Wicked will bring joy to USJ this coming spring season, allowing the visitor to enter the world of witches and experience the Wicked World. Featuring an exhibition, themed menus, and exclusive merchandise.

-Let’s ROCK (Music Festival)

• Kuromi Live:  March 14, 2025∼
• The Power of Rock: March 7, 2025∼
• Universal Wonderland: Let’s Rock Together: March 7, 2025∼
• Melting Pot: March 21, 2025∼
• Minion Greetings Ready to Rock: April 10, 2025∼

Enjoy the unlimited music festival starting in March 2025, where various famous characters will be featured and provide unique entertainment. Come swing and have fun! Let’s ROCK and ROLL.

-Thanks LOVE Month

Date: May 9 to June 15, 2025

A special event featuring a program to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, a great opportunity to bring your loved ones and express your gratitude of love to them. Make it an extra special and memorable day by taking more photos with lovely characters and giving a thank love card as a souvenir.

 -Special Event: No Limit! Cool Summer 2025

Date: July 1 to August 31, 2025

The popular water-theme event during summer is more exciting and fun, with a lot of exciting, cool attractions to beat the heat and enjoy the summer season. The event features floats shaped in various popular characters and a summer-themed performance. Here is the lineup of attractions to enjoy.

• No Limit! Summer Splash Parade
• Mega Cool Zone
• JAWS
• Jurassic Park Ride
• Waterworld

In addition, with this event, a special summer celebration for adults is also being held, the NO LIMIT! Summer Nights , allowing the grown-ups to enjoy a very memorable event of summer in USJ, takes place from the 1st of July to the 20th of August.

– ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER

Date: July 1 to October 6, 2025

The popular Japanese anime ONE PIECE and USJ are collaborating to celebrate the summer season, offering a cooler attraction and program for the whole family, along with special activities and shows. Here is the lineup of activities to enjoy.

• One Piece Premier Show 2025- (Notes: There are some days without performance, check the following dates.)
  July 4 and 23/ August 8 and 14/ September 4 and 23, 2025
• One Piece x Story Ride
• Sanji’s Parate Restaurant

– SPY x FAMILY XR Ride

Date: July 1, 2025, to January 4, 2026

The famous Forger Family of SPY x FAMILY will bring a thrilling and exciting XR ride and other fun activities to be enjoy in the summer season. Here are other line up activities to enjoy with the Forger family.

• SPY x FAMILY XR Ride Photo Service
• SPY x FAMILY Story Ride
• SPY x FAMILY Exciting USJ Park Rally

– A Pharmacist’s Monologue Mystery Walk, Investigating the Mysterious Medicine

Date: July 1, 2025 to January 4, 2026

The Apothecary Diaries is a TV anime series in Japan about the story of a young woman named Maomao, who is the daughter of an apothecary in the district where she inherits the knowledge and is capable of making poison and remedies. Her talent caught the attention of the official named Jinshi and made her a food taster in the palace, helping each other to solve mysteries and troubles.

-Special Event: Universal Surprise Halloween 2024 (TBA)

Date: September 5 to November 4, 2024

Universal Studios Japan Halloween is one of the most popular seasonal events at the park held annually between September and November, featuring a wide range of Halloween themed attractions and events including family-friendly parties to thrilling zombie walk at night.

More info: Universal Studios Japan Halloween 2024

-Special Event: NO LIMIT! Christmas (TBA)

Date: November 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025

Universal Studios Japan’s NO LIMIT! Christmas is held annually from mid November to early January, celebrating the Christmas holiday with special programs including a live Christmas show, gigantic illuminated Christmas tree and popular park characters in Christmas costumes. The limited-time merchandise and food menu are also available at park’s shops and restaurants.

More info: Universal Studios Japan Christmas 2024-2025

-Special Event: Universal Studios Japan Countdown Party 2025-2026 (TBA)

Date: No Information Available Yet

Please note that the listed events and the schedule may subject to change, so it’s highly recommend to check Universal Studios Japan official website before visiting! (http://www.usj.co.jp/e/)

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