Enjoy the Hot Summer at a Theme Park!!

An Extremely Refreshing and Exciting Summer Event Kicks Off

A Party for the Entire Park to Get Completely Soaked

360 Degrees with Snow and Water!

The Extra Cool Summer Begins!

Naomi Watanabe, the First Extra-Cool Leader, Makes an Appearance, to Tell the World about

“# Soaked Shots”! Universal Studios Japan held an opening ceremony for its summer event ell the World about today,

one day before opening the event on Tuesday, July 2. At the ceremony, Naomi Watanabe, the first

extra-cool leader of getting completely soaked and super refreshed in summer, “ the first extra-cool

leader of getting completely soaked and super refreshed in summer, ial people on the Internet, made

a surprise appearance. With a water shooter in her hand, Ms. Watanabe had tremendous fun

together with super-cute Minions and specially invited guests, getting completely soaked with huge

amounts of snow and water. Ms. Watanabe announced the arrival of the parksnow ana-cool summer,

which helps guests completely refresh their mind and body with extreme coolness, explaining how to

enjoy the summer at USJ.

Monday, July 1, 2019

The opening ceremony of Extra Cool

Summer began around 11 a.m. in New

York Area Gramercy Park, with Minions

dressed in costumes for this summer’s

new show “Minion Cool Fashion Show.” At

the venue, 700 invited guests were having

fun under spraying water when Naomi

Watanabe, the first extra-cool leader,

suddenly made a surprise appearance,

saying: "Not enough! Not enough! Not

enough at all!" The venue became full of

enthusiasm with guests cheering loudly

when Ms. Watanabe and USJ’s Cool Crew,

dressed amazingly cool, sprayed them thoroughly with water shooters.

Dressed in a yellow and blue photogenic costume designed after the Minions, Ms. Watanabe

demonstrated her charismatic presence as the me designed when she expressed her enthusiasm for

serving as the extra-cool leader, saying: atanabe The venue became full of enthusiasm with guests

cheering loudly when Ms. Watanabe ant the entire park completely soaked 360 degrees. We haven’t

even begun to show you what we mean by that. So, everyone, let’s get soaked together!”

Subsequently, a 360-degree water battle began, with Ms. Watanabe announcing the arrival of

summer in the new era, saying: “The Extra Cool Summer party for getting completely soaked 360

degrees begins now! Get soaked, everybody!” Guests fought back excitedly against Ms. Watanabe,

who kept spraying them unceasingly with her water shooter. Enormous water cannons blasted water

and large quantities of cold snow from all directions, absolutely soaking the entire venue 360 degrees.

Getting guests completely soaked head to toe, this super-refreshing cool experience helped them

forget the heat wave and refresh their mind and body, drawing big smiles of great excitement.

Also completely soaked, Ms. Watanabe excitedly said: “That was really refreshing! Doesnabe

excitedly said: k excitedly against Ms. Wat?h Subsequently, she spoke of this summer at USJ, saying:

excitedly agaicool leader, I look forward to telling as many people as possible about the excitement

this water battle brings. With summers becoming hotter every year, I assume many people don’t feel

like going outside very often. But, a hot summer day is the best time to come to Universal Studios

Japan to enjoy getting completely soaked head to toe with friends and strangers. I know this is going

to become a popular way to enjoy this summer. It’s a fun event to participate in, whether with

someone you’re in love with or not, with a friend, or as a couple. So, please come to Universal Studios

Japan to enjoy getting completely soaked!!"

Before returning to enjoying taking

whether with someone you’re in love with or

not, with a friend, or as a couple. So, please

come to Ue tries to post something that

others don’t, which isn’t easy to find. But, I

don’t think many people post images of

themselves completely soaked. Most images

I see show people in full make-up, posing

with their best facial expression. Instead, I

want everyone to try posting “ efore

returnin of themselves enjoying getting

completely soaked. So, please come to

Universal Studios Japan to take “#soaked

shots” with those you love, and share your

summer memories with me. This summer, let with me. This summer, l“#soaked shots” at Universal

Studios Japan!ith m

<Other comments from Ms. Watanabe>

・ About Universal Studio Japan

I've been here many times on vacation. I think Universal Studios Japan really puts on many

original shows! It offers a variety of attractions for all kinds of people, ranging from those who like

parades and shows like me and those who like thrill rides like my friends to others who like calmer

rides like Spiderman the Ride.

<Comments from guests>

・ Universal Studios Japan is the best place to be during the hot summer since we can cool down by

getting wet. We come here several times in the summer to enjoy its summer-only events for getting

completely soaked. The Minions were cute, and we got completely soaked head to toe! (Two females

in their twenties from Osaka Prefecture)

・ We come here several times in the summer because we love the summer parades. Every time

wewn by getting wet. We come here several times in the summer to enjoy its summer-only events for

getting completely soaked. The Minionales in their twenties from Aichi Prefecture)

■We come here several times in the“Universal Market” street

Around 12:50, posing cool for a he summer

because we love the summer parades. Every time

wewn by getting wet. We come here several times in

the uns along the Lagoon in the center of the park,

Ms. Watanabe took a summer photo of herself

looking as if completely soaked head to toe in front

of trick art depicting water pouring down

continuously from a bucket. Subsequently, as the

first extra-cool leader, she wrote a message and

signed her autograph on a board placed next to the

photo spot.

To blow away the heat, Ms. Watanabe then

enjoyed USJard placed next to the photo spot.me

wewn by getting wet. We come here several times in the uns along the Lagf USJ’s popular turkey

leg.

■oMs. Watanabe makes a surprise appearance

before the Water Surprise Parade

Around 13:25, together with the Cool Crew, Ms.

Watanabe made a surprise appearance for guests

waiting for the Water Surprise Parade to begin.

Guests lined along the street cheered loudly when

Ms. Watanabe demonstrated a cool-summer pose,

which she invented herself. Subsequently, together

with the Cool Crew, Ms. Watanabe cooled guests

down by spraying them with water and cool mist,

saying, tGet completely soaked, everybody!”

<Reference material>

<First event> Extra Cool Summer (overview)

This summer, feel super cool by getting covered with cold snow at USJol Crew, Ms. Watanabe

Feel super cool by getting splashed all over with water at USJ at USJol Crew, Ms. Watanabe cooled

guests down by sprtra-cool summer only available at Universal Studios Japan, where a super

refreshing and exciting time never ends, with snow and water flying your way wherever you are in

the park, whether on a ride, at a show, or on a street!

<New> Heavy snow in midsummer! The chaotic and cool “Minion Cool Fashion Show”

Minions beautifully walk down the runway, putting on a

midsummer fashion show. However, they start a chaotic mess in a

matter of seconds when they begin having all the cool fun they want,

creating cool breezes, splashing water, and making it snow

everywhere! Even the music goes wild! At this chaotic and lively

snow and water festival, both children and adults can refresh their

mind and body by getting unbelievably soaked!

<Venue> Gramercy Park

<Number of shows; duration> 3 shows a day; about 20 minutes

* Number of shows and duration differ from day to day.

The Water Surprise Parade returns even more refreshing and dynamic, reinforced with a new ultimate area that will get guests completely soaked

The arrival of floats parading to funky music marks the beginning of

the water battle. Go wild with your water shooter! If you want to get

absolutely soaked, come to our new area for getting completely soaked

360 degrees. Water attacks coming your way from all directions will

keep you busy with your water shooter. Refresh your mind and body

by going crazy!

<Venue> Parade route

<Number of parades; duration> 1 parade a day; about 45 minutes

* The Water Surprise Parade is co-sponsored by USJt 45 minutesy with your water

shooter. Refresh your mind and body by nd Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

<New> Special area for getting completely soaked 360 degrees at the Water Surprise Parade, recommended

for those who want to enjoy the summer to the full!

A special area for getting completely soaked 360 degrees is newly available for those who want to be splashed with

water from all directions, entirely surrounded by a stage and floats. Get super refreshed by going crazy at this

incredibly exciting party for getting completely soaked! Enjoy this extremely wild parade to the full by getting

unbelievably soaked, surrounded 360 degrees by Minions and crew members!

Price (same for adults, children, and seniors): ¥1,300 (tax included) or more

Ticket sales: Expected to start from Saturday, May 25

<New> A Cool Crew comprising super cool guys newly appears to scatter coolness all over the park Also, check out the pose invented by Naomi Watanabe!

Led by Naomi Watanabe, USJaomi

Watanabe! park, May 250 (tax included)

orCool Crew, who have a cool appearance

and personality, appear everywhere,

carrying water-mist guns on their

shoulders. Encountering the Cool Crew

is the last thing you want to do because

no matter where they find you, they will

blast their cool-mist shooters, sending

you off into the world of coolness. Also,

check out the cool-summer pose invented

by Naomi Watanabe!

<Venue> The entire park

↑ Naomi Watanabe and the Cool Crew

demonstrating the cool-summer pose

<New> Follow Naomi Watanabe’s recommendation by taking “#soaked shots”! Stand out this summer by getting completely soaked!

As one way to enjoy the summer, Naomi Watanabe, the !everywhere, carrying water-mist guns on their shoulders.

Encountering the CoJapan propose standing out on SNSs by posting “#soaked shots,” i.e., images of yourself completely

soaked and having fun. Extra Cool Summer offers many memorable opportunities for everyone, from adults to children, to

take photos of themselves smiling and refreshed after thoroughly enjoying getting completely soaked with unbelievable

amounts of snow, water, and wind. The park is full of opportunities to take extra-cool photos at not only parades and shows

but also at photo spots, and of the Cool Crew, who will make your wonderful hot summer even more exciting. Enhance your

day at USJ in the summer by posting a summer photo of yourself completely soaked and going wild on your SNS account

with the hashtag “#soaked shots.”

Feel your apparent temperature drop by eating cool and having fun while cooling down on

Universal Market cool street

In summer, Universal Market, which can always

be enjoyed like a festival with cold desserts and

spicy food, transforms into a refreshing cool street

with water flying around! In the Shooting & Wet

Zone, where hit-the-target water-shooter games

are available, as well as water curtains, the street

is full of opportunities to get completely soaked

head to toe and have fun while cooling down. There

are also photo spots only available during the

summer. Come to Universal Market street to enjoy

another aspect of the park besides its attractions

by getting completely soaked for a special photo

sure to stand out on your SNS account!

This year, the annually popular One Piece Premier Summer offers an extremely entertaining

lineup related to One Piece: Stampede (which opens on Friday, August 9, 2019), a new One Piece film

to be released after an interval of three years since the last one. Not only the pre-eminent One Piece

Premier Show 2019 but also the One Piece Water Battle, which we enhanced to its greatest scale

ever to ensure guests a completely soaked experience, Sanji’s Pirate Restaurant, tickets to which

frequently sell out every year, and a One Piece Pirate Dining Hall, which makes its debut this year,

are all related to the new film. We hope both adults and children enjoy a special experience in a

realistic One Piece world only explorable at USJ this summer by becoming friends with the Straw

Hat Pirates and blowing away the heat!

One Piece Premier Show 2019

Featuring an original One Piece story only available at Universal Studios Japan, the

One Piece Premier Show, which achieved a 99% (*1) guest-satisfaction rate last year,

is an extremely exciting live entertainment show only producible by USJ with its

spectacular stage effects, including pyrotechnics (i.e., stage fireworks) and dramatic

stunts. Making an appearance in this year’s show is Bon Clay, an extremely popular

character, who has a strong relationship with Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates. With

a story that leads up to the new film by telling what happened on the day before, this

show, which performers put on right in front of the eyes of guests on an unbelievably

massive scale and in outstanding quality, is one that should not be missed even by

non-One-Piece fans. Find yourself fervently cheering for your favorite character,

fascinated by the intense battle and exciting story, as you become filled with deeply

moving excitement and enthusiasm as does everyone else at the venue, all thoroughly

enjoying the lively atmosphere that only live shows can create.

One Piece Premier Summer, “Wee Piece Premier Summer related to this summerr, ool Crew dFrom June 26 (Wed.), 2019, to September 29 (Sun.), 2019

One Piece Water Battle

Fight along with Luffy as one of the Straw Hat Pirates against his powerful

enemies that keep appearing in this extremely exciting water battle that gets

you completely soaked! With a One Piece water shooter that finally becomes

available this summer, indulge yourself in a story about what happens to the

Straw Hat Pirates on their way to the Pirate Expo, where the new film takes

place, and take part in USJ’s extremely exciting summer water battle enhanced

to its greatest scale ever to ensure guests a completely soaked experience.

Sanji’s Pirate Restaurant

This year, the popular Sanjie of the Straw Hat Pirates against his powerful enemies

that keep appearing in this extremely exciting water battle that gets you completely

soaked! With a One Piece water shooter that finally becomes Pirate Expo, guests

can enjoy delicious French Cuisine served by Sanji, the Straw Hat Pirates’ cook,

along with his warm hospitality.

One Piece Pirate Dining Hall

The One Piece Pirate Dining Hall appears as a stopover full of lively pirates pumped

up and on their way to the Pirate Expo, where the new film takes place. Enjoy the

festive atmosphere and food modeled after what the pirates eat in the film!

■he One Piece Pirate Dining Hall app

Content One Piece Premier Show One Piece Water Battle Sanji’s Pirate

Restaurant

One Piece Pirate Dining

Hall

Period

Wednesday, June 26 to

Sunday, September 29

Tuesday, July 2 to

Sunday, September 1

Wednesday, June 26 to

Sunday, September 29

Wednesday, June 26 to

Sunday, September 29

Venue Water World In front of Stage 18 Lombards Landing Discovery Restaurant

Number

of shows;

duration

1 show a day (about 75

minutes)

Doors open at 18:45; show

begins at 19:15

Multiple shows a day

* Duration differs from

day to day.

(1) 10:00- (2) 12:00-

(3) 14:00- (4) 16:40-

(5) 18:40-

Business hours differ

from day to day.

Price

Adults: ¥1,980 (tax

included) or more

Children: ¥980 (tax

included) or more

-

Adults: ¥4,980 (tax

included)

Children: ¥2,550 (tax

included)

Varies depending on the

menu

Note

* Those aged 12 or older are considered adults; children are between 4 to 11. However, even if aged 12,

elementary schoolers are considered children.

* For details on dates, tickets, and menus, please visit the Universal Studios Japan official website.

© Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha; Fuji Television Network; Toei Animation © Eiichi Oda / 2019 One Piece Production

Committee

* 1 Based on a survey (conducted by USJ from August 3, 2018 to August 24, 2018) of guests who experienced the 2018 One Piece Premier

Show

Enjoy smooth access to new attractions and summer events with Universal Express Passes

A summer-only version of Universal Express Passes, which provide guests with smoother access to attractions by reducing waiting time, is now available. We recommend buying them as soon as possible to guarantee yourself a fun park experience of riding our popular attractions in the summer.

* For details on ticket types, sale dates, and prices, please visit the Universal Studios Japan official website.

1.5 Day Studio Passes recommended for those who want to thoroughly enjoy USJ in the summer but cannot be satisfied with only a day!

If you plan to visit USJ on a summer trip and want to thoroughly enjoy the park, including its newest popular attractions and limited-time events, we recommend buying a 1.5 Studio Day Pass available by adding ¥3,400 (tax included) to the 1 Day Studio Pass price. With the 1.5 Studio Day Pass, which allows entrance from 15:00 to closing time on the first day and re-entrance for the entire day the next day, guests can thoroughly enjoy not only our numerous summer events but also the One Piece Premier Show and other night-time shows, including the Universal Spectacle Night Parade and Hogwarts Magical Celebration. ■f you py Studio Pass available for ¥12,300 (tax included)

* 2 day studio passes, which allow entrance for 2 whole days, are also available for ¥14,700 (tax-included).

Plan a fantastic trip on Universal Travel, Universal Studios Japanalso available for ¥14,700 (ebsite.

Universal Travel, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Japanalso available for ¥14,700 (ebsite.luded).r attractions and limited-time events, we recommend buying a 1.5 Studio Day Pass available by adding ¥3,400 (tax included) to the 1 Day Ses only available at USJ all at once. Offering a diverse lineup of shows and events only available this summer, we hope you find the perfect travel plan on Universal Travel for you and everyone traveling with you! ■niversal Travel, Universal Studios Japan-booking website “Universal Travel”

https://www.usj.co.jp/tour-hotel/ (in Japanese)

■tA travel plan for enjoying this summerJapanese)ng website “Uni

The Ace JTB Pamphlet oying this summerJapanese)ng website “Universal Travel”able for ¥14,700

(ebsite.luding certain regions) at JTB, Universal Studio Japan’s official travel partner. The Summer

Special Plan will greatly enhance your park experience, with Universal Express Passes, which provide

smoother access to attractions by reducing waiting time, and Early-Park-In rights to enter the park 15

minutes before it opens.

Entrance tickets to the special viewing area for the Universal Spectacle Night Parade and to the special

area for getting completely soaked 360 degrees at the Water Surprise Parade are also available. We hope

the Ace JTB Pamphlet “Summer Special Plan” makes your summer trip to Universal Studios Japan a

memorable one.

About Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan is wholly owned by Comcast NBCUniversal. Universal Studios Japan has

succeeded in establishing its position as a prominent entertainment and leisure landmark, drawing many

guests from not only Japan but also countries overseas. Based on its fervent hope of "Bringing You the

Best of the World," Universal Studios Japan creates the world’s best experiences and memories for guests

by offering world-class entertainment, such as authentic attractions and shows, based on Hollywood

blockbusters, a variety of globally popular entertainment brands, and seasonal events, entertaining its

guests to the fullest.

Universal Studios Japan has continued to evolve since its opening in 2001 and has recently accelerated

its growth with the launch of world-class entertainment experiences such as The Wizarding World of

Harry Potter, which is enjoying great popularity, The Flying Dinosaur, a groundbreaking flying roller

coaster that runs through the entire area of Jurassic Park, and the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Ride,

on which guests can enjoy the unimaginable mayhem brought about by Minions in the extremely popular

Minion Park area. Universal Studios Japan recently broke ground on Super Nintendo World – which will

become a Nintendo-themed, expansive entertainment area featuring the legendary worlds and characters

of Nintendo.

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