Nijigen no Mori to host Naruto Uzumaki birthday photo contest

The Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island is hosting a photo contest to celebrate the birthday of the character Naruto Uzumaki. As part of the ‘Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026’ at the ‘NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato’ attraction, the event will run from October 1 to October 31, 2026.

Participants can enter the contest by posting photos taken at the attraction to X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #shinobizatonarutobirthday2026. The best entries will be selected by staff and featured on the official NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato X account.

Additionally, celebratory comments posted on X will be selected to be featured on a special commemorative banner displayed within the attraction area. Visitors to the park will also have the opportunity to write their own birthday messages directly onto the banner in a designated space.