Halloween, once considered a festival only for kids, is now a global phenomenon celebrated by people of all ages around the world. However, little do you know that the best place to celebrate Halloween is possibly in Japan. We’ve put together a list of activities that you have to do when you are in Japan during the Halloween season: 

Try Seasonal goods 

Japanese Halloween candies

What is better than Japanese snacks? Japanese seasonal snacks! From special favoured KitKat to delicious Starbucks beverage, this is the time to be adventurous and check how creative Japanese can be!  Also don’t miss those beautiful cakes you see in bakeries. Halloween-themed cakes are amazingly delicious and only available during October.  

Go to convenient shops and buy decoration

Halloween items in stores

If you are a decorative person or just enjoy being part of the festival, why not buy some decorations from convenient shops and immerse yourself in a mood of shopping?   

Find some free time to wander in discount stores such as Daiso or Don Don Donki and you will find some cheap Halloween decorations starting from just 110 yen (less than a pound or 1 US dollar). You may also find some exquisite items as souvenirs to bring home.

Try cosplay 

Try cosplay during Halloween in Japan (Photo courtesy of @inkquu)

There is no better time and place than trying cosplay in Japan during Halloween. Unlike Western ideas of dressing up as scary figures, in Japan, you can be free and creative to be who you want you to be. Check out mundane Halloween (Jimi Halloween (地味ハロウィン)) and you can see you can enjoy Halloween without fancy and expensive costumes or delicate make-up. All you need is just some creativity.  

Don’t worry if you leave your best costume at home, you can always find some cheap wigs or costumes in Daiso or Don Don Donki. What other excuses do you have to not dress up for this amazing season? 

Join Street parties  

Halloween street party in Tokyo (Photo courtesy of @inkquu)

Now you are dressed up and tried the best Halloween-themed food, time to wander around the street and show off your best side.  

If you are in Tokyo, head to popular spots like Shibuya to join Halloween street parties. This is the best time to open your eyes and see how Halloween is celebrated in Japan. Also the best time to make some friends and take some amazing photos.  

Visit A Theme Park 

Another must do for Halloween in Japan is to visit a Theme Park. From Disneyland Tokyo to Universal Studio Japan, all theme parks are doing their best to impress and attract visitors for this eerie season.   

Amusement rides changed to gigantic ghost houses, characters parades became spooky but fun shows, Halloween is possibly the best time to visit theme parks in Japan if you wanna have extra excitement.  

Thinking of going to Japan in October? Book our 13 days Japan tours departing in October 2022 using the code “HALLOWEEN21” to receive a free ticket for Universal Studio Japan. Offer ends on 7th November 2021. 

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