EVENTS
09/18/2026
Introducing Volumes 1 to 4 of the NIJIGEN NO MORI SHINOBI-ZATO Festival, "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026"!
The "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" is being held to celebrate the birthday of the main character, Naruto Uzumaki!
Part 1: "Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Party: Let's Make a Konoha Mark Together!"
Starting on his actual birthday, October 10th, the first event is the 3-day weekend exclusive event "Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Party: Let's Make a Konoha Mark Together!" which will be held from Saturday, October 10th to Monday, October 12th, 2026 (a holiday).
During this period, Naruto Uzumaki himself will make a special appearance at SHINOBI-ZATO! We are hosting a greeting event where you can greet him directly.
Furthermore, on his actual birthday on October 10th, a special event will be held where Naruto and all participants form a "Konoha Mark" together.
During this period, Naruto Uzumaki himself will make a special appearance at SHINOBI-ZATO! We are hosting a greeting event where you can greet him directly.
Furthermore, on his actual birthday on October 10th, a special event will be held where Naruto and all participants form a "Konoha Mark" together.
There will also be a commemorative photo session with Naruto alongside the completed Konoha Mark.
Enjoy this special, limited-time event where participants come together as one to celebrate his birthday.
Please enjoy these special 3 days as Naruto Uzumaki fans from all over the world gather to celebrate his birthday together.
Enjoy this special, limited-time event where participants come together as one to celebrate his birthday.
Please enjoy these special 3 days as Naruto Uzumaki fans from all over the world gather to celebrate his birthday together.
■ "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" Part 1 "Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Party" Overview
Event Period: Limited to 3 days from Saturday, October 10th to Monday, October 12th, 2026 (holiday)
From 12:00 PM each day / Greeting and Photo Session
From 2:00 PM each day / Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
*The individual photo session is limited to 15 groups per day. A numbered ticket is required to participate.
*Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the reception from opening time each day.
*The greeting event may be canceled without notice due to rain, severe weather, etc.
Location: Hokage Rock Square inside "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO"
Details: A 3-day weekend exclusive event where Naruto Uzumaki appears in SHINOBI-ZATO to celebrate his birthday with visitors. At 12:00 PM each day, a birthday commemorative greeting will be held so you can greet Naruto directly. Additionally, from 2:00 PM, we will host a rock-paper-scissors tournament with Naruto Uzumaki featuring luxurious prizes. Also, during the greeting on his actual birthday, October 10th, all participants will create a Konoha Mark together and give birthday wishes to Naruto. Following the event, there will be a commemorative photo session with Naruto.
Event Period: Limited to 3 days from Saturday, October 10th to Monday, October 12th, 2026 (holiday)
From 12:00 PM each day / Greeting and Photo Session
From 2:00 PM each day / Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
*The individual photo session is limited to 15 groups per day. A numbered ticket is required to participate.
*Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the reception from opening time each day.
*The greeting event may be canceled without notice due to rain, severe weather, etc.
Location: Hokage Rock Square inside "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO"
Details: A 3-day weekend exclusive event where Naruto Uzumaki appears in SHINOBI-ZATO to celebrate his birthday with visitors. At 12:00 PM each day, a birthday commemorative greeting will be held so you can greet Naruto directly. Additionally, from 2:00 PM, we will host a rock-paper-scissors tournament with Naruto Uzumaki featuring luxurious prizes. Also, during the greeting on his actual birthday, October 10th, all participants will create a Konoha Mark together and give birthday wishes to Naruto. Following the event, there will be a commemorative photo session with Naruto.
Part 2: All 6 Types of "Original Birthday Cards" Are Here!
What Is the Hidden Design Only Those Who Collect All Types Can Find?!In the second part, all 6 types of "Original Birthday Cards" newly designed for this "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" will be available.
From Saturday, September 26th to Saturday, October 31st, everyone who visits "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" will receive 1 random card as a present.
The designs feature special combinations selected from the illustrations drawn exclusively for "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" so far: "Naruto & Iruka", "Naruto & Gaara", "Naruto & Sasuke", "Naruto & Hinata & Himawari & Boruto", "Naruto & Shikamaru", and "Naruto & Jiraiya & Minato".
From Saturday, September 26th to Saturday, October 31st, everyone who visits "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" will receive 1 random card as a present.
The designs feature special combinations selected from the illustrations drawn exclusively for "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" so far: "Naruto & Iruka", "Naruto & Gaara", "Naruto & Sasuke", "Naruto & Hinata & Himawari & Boruto", "Naruto & Shikamaru", and "Naruto & Jiraiya & Minato".
Furthermore, if you collect all 6 types, connecting the backs completes a single birthday design!
You can discover a hidden design that only those who complete the set get to enjoy.
Which design you receive is a surprise until you arrive!
While looking back on the numerous missions Naruto has taken on in SHINOBI-ZATO so far, enjoy this birthday event that can only be experienced at "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO", along with original birthday cards you can only get here!
■ "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" Part 2 "Original Birthday Card" All 6 Types Overview
Distribution Period: Saturday, September 26th to Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Details: All visitors during this period will randomly receive 1 of the 6 types of "Original Birthday Cards" newly designed for the "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" as a present.
*Available while supplies last.
You can discover a hidden design that only those who complete the set get to enjoy.
Which design you receive is a surprise until you arrive!
While looking back on the numerous missions Naruto has taken on in SHINOBI-ZATO so far, enjoy this birthday event that can only be experienced at "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO", along with original birthday cards you can only get here!
■ "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" Part 2 "Original Birthday Card" All 6 Types Overview
Distribution Period: Saturday, September 26th to Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Details: All visitors during this period will randomly receive 1 of the 6 types of "Original Birthday Cards" newly designed for the "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" as a present.
*Available while supplies last.
Part 3: "Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Photo Contest"
In the third part, we are holding a photo contest to celebrate Naruto's birthday.
To participate, post a fantastic photo taken at "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" celebrating Naruto on X between Thursday, October 1st and Saturday, October 31st, using the hashtag "#shinobizatonarutobirthday2026".
SHINOBI-ZATO staff will select the grand prize winner from the posted photos, and the winner will be featured and commended on the official "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" X account.
To participate, post a fantastic photo taken at "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" celebrating Naruto on X between Thursday, October 1st and Saturday, October 31st, using the hashtag "#shinobizatonarutobirthday2026".
SHINOBI-ZATO staff will select the grand prize winner from the posted photos, and the winner will be featured and commended on the official "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" X account.
Furthermore, our staff will select excerpts from celebratory comments posted on X with "#shinobizatonarutobirthday2026" during the event period and add them to a special banner displayed in the area!
Let's complete a special banner decorated with everyone's celebratory words for Naruto's birthday!
For those visiting "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO", we will also prepare a space where you can directly write celebratory comments for Naruto on the banner.
Let's celebrate Naruto's birthday at SHINOBI-ZATO alongside Naruto fans from all over the world!
■ "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" Part 3 "Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Photo Contest" Overview
Event Dates: Thursday, October 1st to Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Details: During this period, we will hold a photo contest on X to celebrate Naruto. Participants must post a photo taken at SHINOBI-ZATO celebrating Naruto's birthday on X, including the hashtag "#shinobizatonarutobirthday2026". From the posted photos, a grand prize will be selected and featured/commended on the official "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" X account. Furthermore, excerpts from the celebratory comments for Naruto's birthday posted on X will be featured on a special banner displayed at "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" during the period. We will also set up a space for visitors at the attraction site to directly write birthday wishes to Naruto.
Location: NIJIGEN NO MORI "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO"
Let's complete a special banner decorated with everyone's celebratory words for Naruto's birthday!
For those visiting "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO", we will also prepare a space where you can directly write celebratory comments for Naruto on the banner.
Let's celebrate Naruto's birthday at SHINOBI-ZATO alongside Naruto fans from all over the world!
■ "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" Part 3 "Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Photo Contest" Overview
Event Dates: Thursday, October 1st to Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Details: During this period, we will hold a photo contest on X to celebrate Naruto. Participants must post a photo taken at SHINOBI-ZATO celebrating Naruto's birthday on X, including the hashtag "#shinobizatonarutobirthday2026". From the posted photos, a grand prize will be selected and featured/commended on the official "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" X account. Furthermore, excerpts from the celebratory comments for Naruto's birthday posted on X will be featured on a special banner displayed at "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO" during the period. We will also set up a space for visitors at the attraction site to directly write birthday wishes to Naruto.
Location: NIJIGEN NO MORI "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO"
Part 4: Passing Rate of Only 0.5%! SHINOBI-ZATO's Highest Difficulty "Chunin Exam" Begins!
In the fourth part, we will hold the "Chunin Exam" exclusively on weekends and holidays from Saturday, September 26th to Sunday, November 29th during the event period.
Recreating the familiar "Chunin Exam" from the anime, this event boasts a shocking passing rate of 0.5%, making it the highest difficulty event at "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO".
The exam consists of the first round "true-or-false quiz", the second round "Scroll Scramble", and the third round (details notified only to participants who pass the second round). Participants who successfully pass will receive a SHINOBI-ZATO exclusive "Original Certificate of Passing" as a present.
Recreating the familiar "Chunin Exam" from the anime, this event boasts a shocking passing rate of 0.5%, making it the highest difficulty event at "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO".
The exam consists of the first round "true-or-false quiz", the second round "Scroll Scramble", and the third round (details notified only to participants who pass the second round). Participants who successfully pass will receive a SHINOBI-ZATO exclusive "Original Certificate of Passing" as a present.
Furthermore, for the "chunin" who have passed previous "Chunin Exams", we have prepared a special mission aimed at promoting them to "jonin".
By completing this special mission, you can earn a "Letter of Recommendation" to take on the "Jonin Exam".
Then, only chunin who have earned 2 "Letters of Recommendation" will gain the right to challenge the "Jonin Exam" for a promotion to "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin". The contents of the exam are entirely undisclosed. Only chunin who earn the right to challenge it will be notified of the details.
Those who successfully pass the "Jonin Exam" will receive a "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin Original Pin Badge" featuring an initial number engraved on the back as proof of becoming a "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin".
Furthermore, if you visit SHINOBI-ZATO wearing the "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin Original Pin Badge", you will receive double the usual amount of "X Cards" style original bromide photos given as mission pay for the "Heaven Scroll" and "Earth Scroll" missions!
This is a trial to reach even greater heights that only chunin who have overcome numerous ordeals can challenge.
Break through the "Jonin Exam" with your own power and grasp the title of "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin"!
■ "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" Part 4 "Chunin Exam & Jonin Exam" Overview
Event Dates: Saturday, September 26th to Sunday, November 29th, 2026
Details: Recreates the "Chunin Exam" that Naruto Uzumaki and others challenged in the anime. Only those who pass all exams—the first round (true-or-false quiz), the second round (Scroll Scramble), and the third round (details notified only to those who pass the second round)—will be recognized as chunin and obtain a passing certificate. The current passing rate is a shocking 0.5%! Additionally, for chunin participants who have passed the exam in the past, a new mission to obtain a letter of recommendation for promotion to jonin, and a new exam to become a jonin, have been added.
*Participants who have already passed the Chunin Exam should declare it to the staff before the event starts.
*The event may be canceled depending on the weather.
Location: Hokage Rock Square inside "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO"
Price: Free *A separate attraction admission ticket is required.
By completing this special mission, you can earn a "Letter of Recommendation" to take on the "Jonin Exam".
Then, only chunin who have earned 2 "Letters of Recommendation" will gain the right to challenge the "Jonin Exam" for a promotion to "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin". The contents of the exam are entirely undisclosed. Only chunin who earn the right to challenge it will be notified of the details.
Those who successfully pass the "Jonin Exam" will receive a "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin Original Pin Badge" featuring an initial number engraved on the back as proof of becoming a "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin".
Furthermore, if you visit SHINOBI-ZATO wearing the "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin Original Pin Badge", you will receive double the usual amount of "X Cards" style original bromide photos given as mission pay for the "Heaven Scroll" and "Earth Scroll" missions!
This is a trial to reach even greater heights that only chunin who have overcome numerous ordeals can challenge.
Break through the "Jonin Exam" with your own power and grasp the title of "SHINOBI-ZATO Jonin"!
■ "SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026" Part 4 "Chunin Exam & Jonin Exam" Overview
Event Dates: Saturday, September 26th to Sunday, November 29th, 2026
Details: Recreates the "Chunin Exam" that Naruto Uzumaki and others challenged in the anime. Only those who pass all exams—the first round (true-or-false quiz), the second round (Scroll Scramble), and the third round (details notified only to those who pass the second round)—will be recognized as chunin and obtain a passing certificate. The current passing rate is a shocking 0.5%! Additionally, for chunin participants who have passed the exam in the past, a new mission to obtain a letter of recommendation for promotion to jonin, and a new exam to become a jonin, have been added.
*Participants who have already passed the Chunin Exam should declare it to the staff before the event starts.
*The event may be canceled depending on the weather.
Location: Hokage Rock Square inside "NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO"
Price: Free *A separate attraction admission ticket is required.
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