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Sylvanian Park in Komorebi Mori no Ibaraido

Ibaraki theme park dedicated to Sylvanian Families with life-sized replicas of homes, a treehouse, museum exhibits and interactive attractions.

Inashiki · Ibaraki

Interactive Experience

Attack on Titan in Hita

A regional revitalization initiative in the hometown of Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, featuring two museums dedicated to the manga series.

Hita · Oita

Shopping

ONE PIECE BASE SHOP

Official ONE PIECE flagship store opening December 2025, featuring 500 exclusive items themed to the manga and anime's iconic islands and locations.

Tokyo

Shopping

THE JOJO WORLD

Official JoJo's Bizarre Adventure destination in Tokyo with interactive games, the Stand Ability Research Institute, themed cafe, and exclusive collectibles.

Tokyo

Museum

Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Museum showcasing Studio Ghibli's animation history through permanent exhibitions of techniques and artifacts, designed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Mitaka · Tokyo

Amusement Park

Nijigen no Mori

Anime and video game theme park on Awaji Island with permanent attractions based on Naruto, Godzilla, and other franchises plus rotating exhibits.

Awaji · Hyogo

Food & Drink

Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe

Future Train on Kyoto's Umekoji viaduct is Japan's first restaurant on a disused railway, featuring a repurposed Limited Express Thunderbird train car.

Kyoto

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Park in Harvest Hill

A Sylvanian Families park at Harvest Hill in Osaka that recreates Sylvanian Village with life-size houses, character encounters and interactive activities.

Sakai · Osaka

Museum

Kinnikuman Museum

Japan's first permanent museum dedicated to the Kinnikuman manga series, opened in 2024 in Numazu, featuring original art and life-size replicas.

Numazu · Shizuoka

Amusement Park

Sanrio Puroland

Indoor amusement park for Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, with themed zones, rides, live shows, parades and character meet-and-greets.

Tama · Tokyo

Amusement Park

Ghibli Park

A 7.1-hectare theme park in Nagakute built around the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, with five themed zones and restaurants serving character-inspired food.

Nagakute · Aichi

Amusement Park

PARCO Enta Park

Shopping destination reopening September 2026 with one of Japan's largest entertainment zones, featuring 40 character and franchise shops.

Nagoya · Aichi

Interactive Experience

KAWAII MONSTER LAND - HARAJUKU

KAWAII MONSTER LAND is a 60-minute immersive experience beneath Takeshita Street featuring themed zones, performances, and interactive installations.

Tokyo

Museum

Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum

This museum celebrates Fujiko·F·Fujio, creator of Doraemon, displaying his original works, workspace, and interactive exhibits for manga fans.

Kawasaki · Kanagawa

Amusement Park

Tokyo Disneyland

Opened in 1983 as the first Disney park built outside the United States, Tokyo Disneyland spreads across seven themed lands on the bay east of Tokyo.

Urayasu · Chiba

Amusement Park

PokéPark KANTO

The first permanent outdoor Pokémon park, at Yomiuriland, with over 600 Pokémon across two zones: a forest trail and a town, each shown in their habitats.

Tokyo

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Village Grinpa

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Sylvanian Village offers attractions including Sky Cycling and an immersive life-size Milk Rabbit family home.

Susono · Shizuoka

Food & Drink

Sylvanian Forest Kitchen

A Sylvanian Families-themed restaurant in Saitama hosts celebrations with character appearances and special entertainment throughout the day.

Koshigaya · Saitama

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Park in Komorebi Mori no Ibaraido

Ibaraki theme park dedicated to Sylvanian Families with life-sized replicas of homes, a treehouse, museum exhibits and interactive attractions.

Inashiki · Ibaraki

Interactive Experience

Attack on Titan in Hita

A regional revitalization initiative in the hometown of Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, featuring two museums dedicated to the manga series.

Hita · Oita

Shopping

ONE PIECE BASE SHOP

Official ONE PIECE flagship store opening December 2025, featuring 500 exclusive items themed to the manga and anime's iconic islands and locations.

Tokyo

Shopping

THE JOJO WORLD

Official JoJo's Bizarre Adventure destination in Tokyo with interactive games, the Stand Ability Research Institute, themed cafe, and exclusive collectibles.

Tokyo

Museum

Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Museum showcasing Studio Ghibli's animation history through permanent exhibitions of techniques and artifacts, designed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Mitaka · Tokyo

Amusement Park

Nijigen no Mori

Anime and video game theme park on Awaji Island with permanent attractions based on Naruto, Godzilla, and other franchises plus rotating exhibits.

Awaji · Hyogo

Food & Drink

Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe

Future Train on Kyoto's Umekoji viaduct is Japan's first restaurant on a disused railway, featuring a repurposed Limited Express Thunderbird train car.

Kyoto

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Park in Harvest Hill

A Sylvanian Families park at Harvest Hill in Osaka that recreates Sylvanian Village with life-size houses, character encounters and interactive activities.

Sakai · Osaka

Museum

Kinnikuman Museum

Japan's first permanent museum dedicated to the Kinnikuman manga series, opened in 2024 in Numazu, featuring original art and life-size replicas.

Numazu · Shizuoka

Amusement Park

Sanrio Puroland

Indoor amusement park for Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, with themed zones, rides, live shows, parades and character meet-and-greets.

Tama · Tokyo

Amusement Park

Ghibli Park

A 7.1-hectare theme park in Nagakute built around the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, with five themed zones and restaurants serving character-inspired food.

Nagakute · Aichi

Amusement Park

PARCO Enta Park

Shopping destination reopening September 2026 with one of Japan's largest entertainment zones, featuring 40 character and franchise shops.

Nagoya · Aichi

Interactive Experience

KAWAII MONSTER LAND - HARAJUKU

KAWAII MONSTER LAND is a 60-minute immersive experience beneath Takeshita Street featuring themed zones, performances, and interactive installations.

Tokyo

Museum

Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum

This museum celebrates Fujiko·F·Fujio, creator of Doraemon, displaying his original works, workspace, and interactive exhibits for manga fans.

Kawasaki · Kanagawa

Amusement Park

Tokyo Disneyland

Opened in 1983 as the first Disney park built outside the United States, Tokyo Disneyland spreads across seven themed lands on the bay east of Tokyo.

Urayasu · Chiba

Amusement Park

PokéPark KANTO

The first permanent outdoor Pokémon park, at Yomiuriland, with over 600 Pokémon across two zones: a forest trail and a town, each shown in their habitats.

Tokyo

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Village Grinpa

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Sylvanian Village offers attractions including Sky Cycling and an immersive life-size Milk Rabbit family home.

Susono · Shizuoka

Food & Drink

Sylvanian Forest Kitchen

A Sylvanian Families-themed restaurant in Saitama hosts celebrations with character appearances and special entertainment throughout the day.

Koshigaya · Saitama

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