Japanese shopping centers host Halloween events and new openings

Various shopping facilities in Japan are hosting seasonal Halloween events and new store openings throughout late October and early November 2026.

At Epoca Takanedai in Funabashi, a Halloween photo booth is available until October 31. Special activities include face painting on October 23 and 25 for customers with shopping receipts, as well as costume-making workshops featuring felt hats and wizard capes on October 24 and 25.

Aeon Mall Kusatsu is hosting a Shaun the Sheep character greeting and photo session on October 31, where the character will appear in Halloween costumes. The mall is also running a ‘Big Gacha’ promotion on October 31 and November 1 for customers meeting specific spending requirements. Additionally, a new Beard Papa store is scheduled to open at the mall on October 19.