Things to know about Halloween in Japan

Halloween is considered a major carnival in many countries. This is an opportunity for everyone to cosplay a variety of characters; according to their preferences and habits.

Each country will have different ways of organizing, dressing and enjoying festivals. Let's explore interesting things with me; New in the Halloween festival in Japan in the article below!

Origin of Halloween in Japan

Halloween was integrated into Japan in 2000. First held at Tokyo Disneyland. Then at Sanrio Puroland and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. Since then this festival is popular all over Japan. But compared to other countries, Japan has some different ways of celebrating the Festival.

Halloween in Japan is mainly aimed at adults who have a love for costumes. However, not everyone loves and is interested in this Festival. Some parts of Japan see this as an occasion for foreigners to wear silly costumes; disrupt people's activities.

Halloween activities

If you come to Japan in autumn; You will find that Halloween is usually held in both September and October. At this time, Tokyo, Osaka and Kanagawa are the most popular destinations.

Events often take place at shopping malls and amusement parks. Includes street parties, parades, flashmob, zombie run and bar masquerade party.

Halloween costumes

In late-night clubs, amusement parks, bars and streets all over Japan. People wear all kinds of Halloween costumes, diverse, brilliant, colorful and crazy.

Typical are costumes such as: witch, wizard, devil and black cat. They dress up as their favorite characters from computer games; TV shows and movies like Pikachu, Darth Vader and Mario.

At Ikebukuro, a major center for Japanese anime culture. Everyone dressed up as manga or anime characters, instead of ghosts and monsters.

Don Quijote (Donki) and Daiso are the two most famous discount store chains; where people go to shop for their outfits.

Street party during Halloween

If you are wondering because there is not a specific Halloween festival location. Then the roads; The main street corner is the best place to organize great parties for Halloween night.

They take place all over Japan in popular spots like squares and parks.

Every year at Roppongi Hills, there is always a big street party held. Also available at Shibuya ( Tokyo ) , where Scramble Junction and Central Gai . The place will be closed to cars and the party will last until the next day.

Street parties are a great way to see a variety of costumes and have Halloween fun on the cheap. The festival fun is free and you can bring your own drinks. The only money you need to spend is your outfit!

Delicious food on Halloween

Halloween festival in Japan is also attractive by countless foods or cakes. Disguised in Halloween style. Delicious food will be surrounded by the shape of something that scares people.

We can also easily see cosplay parades; confectionery or vegetables. White radish is considered a typical food of Japan, this is also the image used by many parents to dress up their children.

Sugary desserts and confectionery are popular year-round in Japan. Japanese candy companies; spare no expense on holiday investment to market to consumers. Orange, black, purple and green desserts; It is a popular dish at restaurants and bakeries around the country. But watch out for purple dishes, it can be made from purple sweet potatoes.

Trains during Halloween in Japan

This phenomenon started in the 1990s. When groups of foreigners started holding Halloween parties on trains. And leave a huge cleanup operation behind!. These days, Halloween trains are much better organized; and there are websites where you can sign up for the fun.

This is a rare sight to see trains full of zombies, vampires; Other scary looking characters are going on the train and partying. It's strange to see regular commuters standing among them!