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Halloween Events 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

1. Disney's Halloween

This special event is held from September 12 to October 31, 2008 at Tokyo Disneyland. Guests are allowed to enter the park, being dressed up as disney characters during this time. Also, special Halloween party plans are available at Disney Ambassodor Hotel. Enjoy!

2. Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade in Harajuku

Place: Omotesando Street Harajuku, Tokyo
Access: Tokyo Subway Meijijingu-mae Station / Omotesando Station
Date: October 26, 2008
Time: 11 a. m. - 6 p.m.
Lots of kids participate in this Halloween parade every year.

3. Halloween in Tama Center

Place: Tama Center Station Area in Tama-city, Tokyo
Access: Keio Line Tama Center Station
Dates: October 23 - 26, 2008
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (23rd), 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (24th-26th)
Events include trick-or-treating, Halloween parade, Jack O'Lantern night, and more.

4. Roppongi Hills Halloween Parade

Place: Roppongi Hills Roppongi Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Access: Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station
Date: October 25, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy the Halloween parade and performances.

5. Kawasaki Halloween

Place: Ogawa-cho Kawasaki-ku Kawasaki-city, Kanagawa
Access: JR Kawasaki Station
Date: October 18-26, 2008
The biggest event is the Halloween parade held on October 26.

6. 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.

7. Motomachi Halloween 2008

Place: Motomachi Naka-ku Yokohama-city
Date: October 31, 2008
Access: Minato Mirai Line Motomachi-chukagai Station/ JR Ishikawacho Station
People put on Halloween costume and gather in the shopping street.

8. Puto's Halloween Party

Various Halloween events are held from September 13 to November 3, 2008 at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka-city, Mie. Also, similar events are held from Oct. 1 to 31 at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi-town, Tochigi.

9. Halloween Festa in Misawa

A U.S. Air Base is located in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture, and there are about 5,200 U.S. military personnel assigned to the base. For the reason, a fun Halloween event is held every year in Misawa. Usually, it includes a Halloween custume contest and a Halloween parade. It takes on Oct. 18, 2008.

Halloween 2008

Have a Simply Spooktacular Halloween

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