Thomas & Friends character show to be held in Saitama

A special Thomas & Friends character show will be held on November 14, 2026, at the SKIP City Visual Plaza in Kawaguchi City to celebrate Saitama Prefecture Citizens' Day. The event is part of a linked program with the “Thomas & Friends World Exhibition” currently hosted at the SKIP City Visual Museum.

The character show will feature two 30-minute performances at 13:00 and 15:00. Admission is free, but attendees must apply in advance via an online system starting November 4. The museum will also offer free admission for the special exhibition, which includes original illustrations from “The Railway Series,” animation models, and interactive digital play zones.