USJ: Takumi Kitamura Kicks Off Christmas Event, Inviting Guests to "Experience a New Kind of Winter Happiness

Takumi Kitamura appears at the "Universal Christmas Joy" opening ceremony.

Universal Studios Japan is set to hold its Christmas event, "Universal Christmas Joy," from November 19, 2025, to January 4, 2026. To mark the occasion, a special opening ceremony was held on November 18.

The ceremony featured brand ambassador and actor Takumi Kitamura, making his first-ever visit to the park. He was joined by Atsuyo Akune and Sena Takeno from the dance and vocal group "ICEx," who are with the same talent agency. The celebrities got an early preview of the "Universal Christmas Joy" event, trying limited-time churritos and enjoying selfies with Elmo and Cookie Monster.

To conclude the ceremony, Kitamura and the others officially declared the event open, proclaiming, "Today, we decorate it ourselves! Here at Universal Studios Japan! For the most wonderful Christmas!" He then extended an invitation to all, saying, "This Christmas, please come to USJ and experience a new kind of winter happiness."

A grand gathering of characters from the Christmas event.