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Halloween Events in Japan
Halloween in Japan

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Are you visiting Japan in fall? Many Halloween events are held in Japan from late September to October. Visit some of the places listed below, and join a Halloween parade near you.
Halloween in Japan

Disney's Halloween

Tokyo Disneyland Halloween ParadePhoto by Shizuko Mishima
Halloween special events are held from September 10 to November 3, 2009 at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. During the 14 days, from September 10 to 16, and from October 28 to November 3, guests can enter Tokyo Disneyland fully dressed in Disney character costumes. (*costume restrictions apply)

Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade in Harajuku

Place: Omotesando Street Harajuku, Tokyo
Access: Tokyo Subway Meijijingu-mae Station / Omotesando Station
Date: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on October 25, 2009
Lots of kids participate in this Halloween parade every year.

Universal Magical Halloween

Halloween celebration at Universal Studios Japan, takes place September 3 to November 3, 2009. The events includes Halloween character parades and thrilling Halloween special night programs.

Halloween in Tama Center

Place: Tama Center Station Area in Tama-city, Tokyo
Access: Keio Line Tama Center Station
Dates: October 23 - 25, 2009
Events include trick-or-treating, Halloween parade, Jack O'Lantern night, and more.

Puroland Halloween Festival 2009

This Halloween celebration at Sanrio Puroland takes place October 9-31, 2009.
Events:
  • Halloween Parties on October 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31 in 2009
    1,000 yen (includes a cake & juice, a party hat and a card) *Reservations are necessary.
  • Black Wonder Castle at Hello Kitty Black Wonder is decorated in Halloween-style, and characters are dressed in Halloween costumes in the evening.
  • Free Admission from 3 p.m. on October 24 and 25, 2009 for guests dressed in Sanrio character Halloween costumes. *costume restrictions apply.
  • Kawasaki Halloween 2009

    Place: Ogawa-cho Kawasaki-ku Kawasaki-city, Kanagawa
    Access: JR Kawasaki Station
    Date: October 24 - November 1, 2009
    A big Halloween parade is held around the JR Kawasaki Station East Exit area. at 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. on October 31, 2009. *To participate in the parade, apply for admission in advance.

    Hakkeijima Paradise Halloween

    Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is filled with Halloween decorations and events from October 1 to 31. Don't miss the Halloween special entertainment at the Dolphin Fantasy, one of the aquariums. Also, Hakkeijima Pleasure Land, an amusument park, offers a special treasure hunt event at the attractions.

    Motomachi Halloween

    Place: Motomachi Naka-ku Yokohama-city
    Date: October 30, 2009
    Access: Minato Mirai Line Motomachi-chukagai Station/ JR Ishikawacho Station
    People put on Halloween costume and gather in the shopping street.
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