Nijigen no Mori to host Naruto Uzumaki birthday eve festival

Nijigen no Mori, an anime theme park located on Awaji Island, has announced a special eve-of-birthday celebration for the character Naruto Uzumaki. The ‘Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026 Eve Festival’ is scheduled for a limited engagement on October 9, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00.

The event features several activities within the ‘NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato’ attraction area. Highlights include a traditional Bon Odori dance performed alongside Naruto, a special ice cream giveaway for participants, and a simulated ‘Chunin Exam’ quiz. Winners of the quiz and a mission rally time attack will earn tickets for exclusive individual photo sessions with the character at various themed locations, such as Ichiraku Ramen.

The celebration will also include opening acts and projection mapping shows to mark the eve of the character's official birthday on October 10.