Summer of Celebration: 25th Anniversary Festival at Universal Studios Japan Features Unexpectedly Transformed Street Food Classics! Exclusive Evolution of Summer Festival Cuisine Revealed to Elevate the Park's First-Ever Electrifying Night Festival

This summer, Universal Studios Japan is bringing a festive celebration like no other with its new nighttime entertainment, 'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Glow Up~' (July 1 (Wed) to August 26 (Wed), 2026), offering guests of all ages a limit-free, full-throttle summer of fun from day into night. This press release unveils the latest exclusive summer offerings, including classic festival street food transformed with Universal Studios Japan's signature creativity, limited-time restaurant menus with night views, and refreshing chilled foods and merchandise designed to beat the summer heat.

Debuting Items to Elevate the Night Festival Atmosphere: 'Goldfish Lemon Soda' and 'Super!! Chocolate Banana Churritos'

For the 25th anniversary summer celebration, traditional festival staples are undergoing a playful transformation into 'Oh! Matsuri'-themed cuisine unique to Universal Studios Japan. Highlights include the 'Summer Festival Goldfish Lemon Soda,' a fizzy lemon soda featuring vibrant floating goldfish that evoke the joyful spirit of summer festivals, and the 'Super!! Chocolate Banana Churritos,' where the classic festival favorite chocolate banana gets a churro twist. A full lineup of creatively reimagined park-exclusive dishes is now available.

Additionally, the festival staple yakisoba (fried noodles) returns as a one-handed snack, 'Curry Naan!? Yakisoba Dog,' combining the familiar toppings of red pickled ginger and mayonnaise with a curry-flavored naan bread. Guests can also enjoy the 'Strawberry Cream Soda Smoothie,' a swirling mix of strawberry shaved ice and soda, and sweets inspired by festival memories: 'Apple Candy ~Apple Mousse~' and 'Water Balloon ~Peach Jelly & Rare Cheese Mousse~.' Also debuting is a glow-in-the-dark light stick essential for the 'NO LIMIT! Glow Up Oh! Matsuri' event, allowing guests to join in the stage excitement and share in the ultra-energetic festival experience. Immerse yourself in the sights and flavors of summer festival cuisine and merchandise, and fully enjoy the electrifying night festival unique to this 25th anniversary summer celebration.

Left: Summer Festival Goldfish Lemon Soda with Neon Cup; Right: Summer Festival Goldfish Lemon Soda; Sales Location: Happiness Wagon inside Universal Market. Super!! Chocolate Banana Churritos; Sales Location: Happiness Wagon inside Universal Market.

Left: Strawberry Cream Soda Smoothie; Right: Strawberry Cream Soda Smoothie with Neon Cup; Sales Location: Trolley Treat inside Universal Market. Curry Naan!? Yakisoba Dog; Sales Location: Hot Dog Cart inside Universal Market.

Left: Apple Candy ~Apple Mousse~; Right: Water Balloon ~Peach Jelly & Rare Cheese Mousse~; Sales Location: Beverly Hills Boulangerie. Light Stick; Sales Location: Universal Studio Souvenir, etc.

Scheduled Launch Date: June 29, 2026 (Monday)

Stay Cool All Day Long This Hot Summer! Enjoy Refreshing Limited-Time Cuisine at 'SAIDO' and 'Parkside Grill'

Take a break from your park adventures at a cool, relaxing restaurant. At 'SAIDO,' the park’s only Japanese restaurant, a limited-time summer dessert inspired by hydrangea gardens will be available, changing color as grape syrup is poured over it. Guests can enjoy a tranquil atmosphere in this serene dining space. Additionally, 'Parkside Grill' debuts the 'Cold Lobster Pasta with Americaine Granite,' featuring a chilled granite-style sauce. Other locations, including 'Louie's N.Y. Pizza Parlor' and 'Mel's Drive-In,' are also offering summer-perfect menus. Enjoy the summer heat in comfort with cool indoor spaces and exclusive seasonal cuisine. Furthermore, special evening-only discounted set menus and satisfying dinner options for annual pass holders will be introduced. More details will be announced later.

Hydrangea ~Japanese Ice Confection with Grape and Yuzu, Served with Baked Treat~; Sales Location: SAIDO. Cold Lobster Pasta with Americaine Granite; Sales Location: Parkside Grill. *Available from opening until 3:00 PM.

Pulled Pork & Chicken Spicy BBQ Pizza Set; Sales Location: Louie's N.Y. Pizza Parlor. <Annual Pass Holder Exclusive Discounted Set Menu> Basil Mayo Chicken with alcoholic or soft drink (R); Sales Location: Louie's N.Y. Pizza Parlor. *Available from 4:00 PM.

Scheduled Launch Date: June 29, 2026 (Monday)

Chill Out with My Melody & Kuromi, Minions, and Other Park Favorites: Cool Sweets, Drinks, and Refreshing Gear for an Ultra-Fresh Summer Festival Experience

Popular cooling summer treats are returning across the park to beat the heat. The 'Soft Frozen Grape with My Melody & Kuromi Bucket & Spoon Set,' featuring the characters in their new summer outfits, offers a cute and fun way to enjoy a frozen treat. Also new is the 'My Melody Bottle Strap with Ice Pack,' a charming accessory with a built-in ice pack to keep guests cool and comfortable all day. At 'Evil Eats,' guests can unleash their inner villain with the debut of 'Crush! Villain's Blood Orange Frozen Soda,' where frozen oranges are smashed in chaotic fun. Additionally, the 'Movie Star Minion Frappe ~Peach & Lemon~,' letting guests feel like movie stars, will be available for purchase.

The park also offers essential summer cooling gear, including cool neck rings and cool-pack-equipped muffler towels.

Enjoy chilled sweets and drinks with beloved park characters like My Melody, Kuromi, and Minions, along with cooling merchandise that combats the summer heat, for an ultra-refreshing summer festival experience.

Left: Kuromi Bottle Strap with Ice Pack; Right: My Melody Bottle Strap with Ice Pack; Sales Location: Food Cart next to Illumination Theatre entrance. Soft Frozen Grape with My Melody & Kuromi Bucket & Spoon Set; Sales Location: Food Cart next to Illumination Theatre entrance.

Crush! Villain's Blood Orange Frozen Soda; Sales Location: Evil Eats. Movie Star Minion Frappe ~Peach & Lemon~; Sales Location: Delicious Me! The Cookie Kitchen.

Cool-Pack-Equipped Muffler Towel; Sales Location: Minion Market Place, etc. Cool Neck Ring; Sales Location: One Up Factory TM, etc.

*Menu items, product designs, sales locations, and launch dates are subject to change without prior notice.

*Please understand if items are sold out.

*Some locations may be closed due to weather or time constraints; please check in advance.

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Limited-Time Summer Value Ticket: 'Summer Festival Enjoyment Set'

Limited-Time Summer Value Ticket: 'Summer Festival Enjoyment Set'

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