✨ Events & Shows

Everything booked, pending, and worth monitoring during Jul 8–27

βœ… Confirmed / Purchased14

Tokyo DisneySea

πŸ“… Jul 10 (Fri)πŸ“ Maihama, Chiba

Full day at Fantasy Springs (new 2024 expansion β€” Frozen, Tangled, Peter Pan areas). Arrive early for standby at Fantasy Springs or use DPA. Fastpass-style Premier Access available day-of via app.

βœ… PURCHASED via Klook β€” 2 Adults + 1 Junior

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Ghibli Park β€” O-SANPO DAY PASS PREMIUM (2 days)

πŸ“… Jul 15 (Wed) + Jul 16 (Thu)πŸ“ Moricoro Park, Nagakute (near Nagoya)

Day 1: Grand Warehouse + Hill of Youth + Mononoke Village. Day 2: Valley of Witches + Dondoko Forest + revisits. Covers all 5 areas. Take Linimo train from Fujigaoka Station (~46 min from Nagoya Station via subway).

βœ… PURCHASED β€” 3 tickets Γ— 2 days. All 5 areas.

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HOSHINOYA Kyoto β€” Boat check-in + Activities

πŸ“… Jul 18–19 (Sat–Sun)πŸ“ Arashiyama, Kyoto

Boat ride up the Ōi River IS the check-in (no road access). Reserve by noon Jul 18 β€” call +81-50-3134-8096. Hisui private boat + Cormorant fishing (ukai, 1 group/evening, Jul-Sep only) β€” call +81-50-3134-8091 by Jul 11.

βœ… BOOKED β€” Call for boat + cormorant fishing

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Nintendo Museum

πŸ“… Jul 20 (Mon) β€” 12:30 PM entryπŸ“ Ogura, Uji (Kyoto Prefecture)

2 adults (Β₯6,600) + 1 youth (Β₯2,200). 12:30-1:00 PM slot. Passport required at entry. Interactive exhibits about Nintendo history from playing cards to Switch. Plan 3-4 hours.

βœ… LOTTERY WON + PURCHASED β€” Β₯8,800 total

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USJ β€” Universal Cool Japan 2026

πŸ“… Jul 21 (Tue)πŸ“ Universal Studios Japan, Osaka

Studio Pass Γ— 3 + Express Pass 5 (Race & Minecart Special) + Express Pass 4 (4-D & Backdrop). JJK Real 4-D at 13:50, Super Nintendo World 12:20-13:20. Cool Japan 2026 (through Aug 18): JJK Cursed Spirit Train XR coaster + Real 4-D, Frieren Story Walk (NEW Summer 2026), Detective Conan escape rooms, Monster Hunter Wilds experience.

βœ… PURCHASED β€” Β₯142,800 total (passes + express)

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teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

πŸ“… Jul 18 (Sat) β€” 2:00 PM entryπŸ“ Near Kyoto Station

Opened Oct 2025. 10,000 sqm, 50+ interactive digital artworks. "Biological" art β€” living ecosystems reacting to movement. Β₯4,800/adult (Β₯14,400 total for 3). Timed entry 2:00 PM. Jul 19 blocked by HOSHINOYA dinner at 18:00.

βœ… BOOKED β€” 3 tickets, 2:00 PM entry

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teamLab Borderless β€” Azabudai Hills

πŸ“… Jul 23 (Thu) β€” 1:30 PM entryπŸ“ Azabudai Hills, Tokyo (near Roppongi)

Reopened Feb 2024 at Azabudai Hills (moved from Odaiba). The immersive "Borderless" experience β€” better than Planets (already did 2023). Β₯4,400/adult + Β₯1,500/child = Β₯10,300 total. Timed entry 1:30 PM.

βœ… BOOKED β€” 3 tickets, 1:30 PM entry (Β₯10,300 total)

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BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Exhibition β€” η¦ι€²θ­š

πŸ“… Jul 12 (Sun) β€” Day 4πŸ“ Anime Tokyo Station, Minami-Ikebukuro

Free exhibition at Anime Tokyo Station (B1F–2F). Life-size Zangetsu replica, TYBW key visuals, character panels, digital Bankai experience, goods shop + gashapon. 5 min walk from Sunshine City. Closed Mondays (Jul 12 is Sunday β€” open). Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM.

FREE β€” no ticket needed

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JJK CafΓ© 2026 5th Anniversary β€” Aichi

πŸ“… Jul 15 (Wed) β€” Day 7 eveningπŸ“ BOX cafe&space, Global Gate Nagoya 1F, Sasashima-Live

JJK 5th Anniversary themed cafΓ©. 19:30-20:45 slot. 75-minute session. Β₯660/person reservation (Β₯1,980 total) + food order. Themed dishes, character drinks, exclusive coasters + ticket-style card bonus. After Ghibli Park Day 1. Aonami Line 1 stop from Nagoya Station. Payment ID: 3646666384.

βœ… RESERVED β€” 19:30-20:45 slot, 3 people, Β₯1,980

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JJK Manga Exhibition β€” ε‘ͺθ‘“ε»»ζˆ¦ε±• (Gege Akutami)

πŸ“… Jul 16 (Thu) β€” Day 8 afternoonπŸ“ Matsuzakaya Art Museum, Sakae, Nagoya

Gege Akutami's original manuscript art, character development, production process, scene recreations. 2 General + 1 Jr/Sr High = Β₯6,490 total. Pick up tickets at Lawson Loppi machine. Sakae is on the subway route between Ghibli Park and Nagoya Station β€” not a detour. Hours: 10:00–18:00.

βœ… PURCHASED via Lawson β€” Res #8507496856

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Frieren Γ— Harukas 300 Observatory

πŸ“… Jul 20 (Mon) β€” Day 12 eveningπŸ“ Abeno Harukas 300, Tennoji, Osaka

Frieren collaboration at Japan's tallest building (300m). Observation deck admission + sticker + stamp rally. 2 Adults Γ— Β₯2,500 + 1 Jr/Sr High Γ— Β₯1,700 = Β₯6,700 total. Nighttime character projections after sunset (~7:06 PM). Detour through Tennoji after Nintendo Museum, before heading to Osaka hotel.

βœ… PURCHASED via Asoview β€” QR code (valid until Jul 22)

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JJK Γ— Haneda Airport Garden

πŸ“… Jul 3 – Aug 2 (arrival & departure days)πŸ“ Haneda Airport Garden (connected to Terminal 3)

Pop-up store with JJK goods, kitchen car with character-themed drinks, 6 restaurant collabs with themed JJK menus, photo spots, shopping campaign (spend Β₯2,000 = 1 random postcard, 8 types). Connected to Terminal 3 via walkway β€” accessible before/after flights without going through security.

FREE β€” no ticket needed (Jul 9 & Jul 27 are free entry days)

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Demon Slayer: Memory Corridor Guide (θΏ½ζ†Άε›žε»ŠγƒŽε°Ž)

πŸ“… Jun 12 – Jul 26πŸ“ Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo, Sunshine City Ikebukuro

ufotable original illustrations themed around "recollection." Exhibits reviewing the Demon Slayer anime series, mini-games, and collaboration cafΓ© menu β€” a "five senses" experience. Inside Sunshine City β€” on Day 4 route, zero detour. Hours: 10:00–20:00.

FREE entry (mini-games & cafΓ© items cost extra)

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Hatsune Miku Akihabara Festival 2026

πŸ“… Jul 3 – Jul 26πŸ“ AKIBA FAN CUBE + 22 Curry + 100 stores across Akihabara

District-wide Miku takeover. Pop-up at AKIBA FAN CUBE (Cyberpunk ver. merch for all 6 characters inc. KAITO). Collab cafΓ© at 22 Curry (Cat-ear Cafe ver. exclusive merch + themed curry + coasters). Stamp rally (4/6 stamps β†’ limited clear file at GiGO 3rd). 100-store campaign (Β₯1,000 = random card). Life-size photo spot panels.

FREE β€” no ticket needed (walk-in)

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⏳ Pending / Need to Book2

Tokyo Tower β€” Top Deck Tour

πŸ“… Jul 23 (Thu)πŸ“ Minato-ku, Tokyo

Skipped in 2023 β€” going up this time. Main Deck (150m) + Top Deck (250m) combo ticket. Sunset slot recommended for day + night views.

⚠️ PENDING β€” Β₯3,300 web ticket/adult (Β₯3,500 at counter), timed entry

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Sailor Moon Theater

πŸ“… From Apr 2026 (permanent)πŸ“ Azabujuban, Tokyo

Permanent Sailor Moon theatrical experience in the neighborhood where the anime is set. Wife will love this β€” combine with Roppongi day.

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🎌 USJ Cool Japan 2026 Lineup4

Jujutsu Kaisen

"Cursed Spirit Train" ride (XR coaster with VR headset β€” Shibuya Incident) + Real 4-D "Spinning Clock Tower" (Gojo vs Sukuna, 20 min show with 4D effects)

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Story Walk (NEW Summer 2026, May 30 – Jan 11, 2027). Walk-through immersive experience.

Detective Conan

Immersive world, escape rooms, mystery restaurant

Monster Hunter Wilds

Experience attraction

πŸ“‘ Monitor These (Pop-ups & Cafes)3

Anime pop-up cafes and events are announced 1-2 months ahead. Check weekly: