The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is pleased to announce that the “USJ ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ Special Event” will be held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”).
This event does not require advance reservation.
“USJ ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ Special Event”
Date and Times:
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 (1)18:30–18:45, (2)19:30–19:45, (3)20:30–20:45
*Please note that the venue will be cleared and reset after each session ends, and it is not possible to participate in consecutive sessions.
Venue:
Pop-Up Stage North
Event Overview:
The zombies that appear in swarms every Halloween night at Universal Studios Japan’s (operated by USJ LLC) “Halloween Horror Nights,” throwing the park’s streets into fear and chaos with screams and mayhem, have escaped the park and will invade the night at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. When the specially written song “SO BAD” by King Gnu suddenly echoes across the Expo site, the zombies will launch into their frenzied “Zombie de Dance.” Visitors can also dance together with the ferocious zombies, the creepy bear “Hami-Kuma” who is an ever-popular character from “Halloween Horror Nights”, and the Expo official character “MYAKU-MYAKU,” transforming the Expo site into a frenzy of excitement. After dancing to the end, visitors will leave feeling completely refreshed both inside and out, bursting with energy.
Important Notes
・This event will be held as scheduled in the case of light rain but cancelled in case of heavy rain. The event may also be changed or cancelled due to severe weather, earthquakes, or other social circumstances. Please check the latest updates on EXPO 2025 Visitors.
・Please note that large crowds are expected on the day, so entry to the Expo site may be restricted depending on crowd levels. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
・The event will be operated with consideration for children and visitors who are not comfortable with horror.
However, as it contains intense content with strong stimuli, preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Participation by children aged 12 and under, including those in primary school, should be at the discretion of their parent or guardian.
・There are no changing areas available for changing into cosplay outfits or costumes. Changing in the toilets is prohibited as it may inconvenience other visitors.
・Costumes or cosplay outfits/items that may disturb other visitors, cause discomfort or fear, or cover most of the face such as full-face masks (except for those required for medical purposes) may result in refusal of entry to the Expo site. For safety reasons, visitors wearing these may also be asked to remove such items from their head or face.
More Information:
Universal Studios Japan Official Website “Halloween Horror Nights” page
https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/events/fall-2025/halloween-horror-nights-2025
For Reference
– Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Admission Ticket Information
・Click here for Admission Tickets Information
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/tickets-index/
(Events Bureau)