Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan is a theme park located in , Japan, operated by USJ, LLC., a division of , and fully-owned subsidiary of . The park features many attractions and entertainment opportunities based on IPs as well as third-party franchises. The partnership between USJ, LLC and The Pokémon Company was announced on October 6, 2021.Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company Announce Creative Alliance To Develop New Interactive Entertainment - Universal Studios Japan (retrieved March 13, 2024)
==NO LIMIT! Parade==
The NO LIMIT! Parade is the first project from the partnership to include Pokémon characters. It was originally scheduled to premiere in the Spring of 2022, before being pushed back to Fall 2022 and then to Spring 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade soft-opened on February 27, 2023, before fully opening on March 1, 2023. The parade focuses on different kinds of music used all throughout the decades and is represented through themed floats starring characters from the park, ranging from and the to characters from , and . During the route, the floats may stop and the performers will get together for a dance party, featuring confetti cannons and bubble machines.
The Pokémon unit, in addition to the preceding unit, is the headliner of the parade and the last float to appear. The unit depicts a large disco party that various Pokémon are attending. The unit is led by performers holding large and puppets and performers holding smaller , , , Pom-Pom Style , and puppets.
The float itself is made out of Poké Balls with the main portion that showcases the lights being produced out of one half of one. The front features dancing away, with two performers holding and puppets. All over the float are statues of other Pokémon, featuring , , , , , , , , and . A large statue surrounds the unit, and can swing its wings and emit smoke from its mouth.
===NO LIMIT! Summer Splash Parade===
From July 3 to September 1, 2024, the NO LIMIT! Parade was modified so performers and floats spray water on guests, and guests could also purchase Water Shooter toys. A was added to the parade, and a Gyarados Whirling Smoothie was made available to purchase from a food stand in the park.
==Halloween==
For Halloween in 2023, two new limited-time Pokémon experiences debuted at the park, from September 11 - November 5, 2023. The first was the Pokémon Jumpin' Halloween Party, a daytime dance show featuring DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar, two new characters created for the park, and a series of other Ghost-type Pokémon.Universal Studios Japan presents Halloween Pokémon Show for the First Time in Japan! - Universal Studios Japan (retrieved March 13, 2024) The second was a character meet-and-greet called Pokémon Charge-Up! Halloween Greeting, where guests could meet and take photos with DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar as well as , , and .“Who knew you could scream like this!?” Super Stimulating Halloween 2023 Event - Universal Studios Japan (retrieved March 13, 2024)
The Pokémon Jumpin' Halloween Party and Pokémon Charge-Up! Halloween Greeting were repeated, from September 5 to November 4, 2024.Be Blown Away by an Unpredictable Day & Night Halloween Event 2024! - Universal Studios Japan (retrieved July 4, 2024)
List of Pokémon Featured as Meet-and-Greet Characters for Halloween	List of Pokémon Featured as Meet-and-Greet Characters for Halloween	List of Pokémon Featured as Meet-and-Greet Characters for Halloween
Pokémon 	Pokémon 	Meet-and-Greet Debut
 	Pikachu 	September 11, 2023
 	Gengar 	September 11, 2023
 	Misdreavus 	September 11, 2023
 	Banette 	September 11, 2023
 	Litwick 	September 5, 2024
 	Pumpkaboo 	September 5, 2024
 	Mimikyu 	September 11, 2023
==Merchandise and food==
To coincide with the opening of the NO LIMIT! Parade, Universal Studios Japan added various food items and merchandise to the park. Food opportunities includes a Squirtle Churro and a Bulbasaur sipper bottle, while merchandise includes Pikachu-themed hooded T-shirts and plushes. 
Merchandise
USJ Plush Hat.png|Plush hat
USJ Ticket Holder.png|Ticket holder
USJ Cuddly Plush Toy.png|Plush toy
USJ Neck Strap.png|Neck strap
USJ Mascot Keychain.png|Mascot keychain
USJ Hand Puppet.png|Hand puppet
USJ Headband.png|Headband
USJ Pin-Back Button & Holder Set.png|Button & holder set
Food
USJ Squirtle Churrito and Pikachu Pizza Bun.png|Splash! Squirtle Chocolate & Milk Churritos and Wagging Tail Pikachu Pizza Bun
USJ Bulbasaur Melon Sofrozen.png|Melon Sofrozen with Bulbasaur Case
File:USJ Gyarados Whirling Smoothie.png|Gyarados Whirling Smoothie - Soda & Pineapple
==External links== 
*Official website
**Corporate website
*Universal Studios Japan on Wikipedia
==References==
Category:Events