Nijigen no Mori launches Naruto birthday photo contest and banner project
Nijigen no Mori’s NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO is marking Naruto Uzumaki’s Oct. 10 birthday with Volume 3 of its 2026 festival, running Oct. 1-31 on Awaji Island in Japan. The monthlong program adds a global photo contest and a shared commemorative banner that blends online posts with on-site fan messages.
Why it matters: - The festival gives Naruto fans a monthlong way to celebrate one of anime’s most recognizable characters in person and online. - The new contest and banner project turn fan participation into part of the attraction itself. - The campaign also gives Nijigen no Mori another reason for visitors to travel to Awaji Island near Kobe and Osaka.
What happened: - Nijigen no Mori announced Volume 3 of “NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026.” - The event runs Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. - Volume 3 centers on the “Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Photo Contest” and a collaborative birthday banner project. - The festival honors Naruto Uzumaki’s birthday on Oct. 10. - More information is available in the company's announcement.
The details: - Fans can enter the photo contest by posting a photo taken at NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO on X using the hashtag #shinobizatonarutobirthday2026. - Park staff will choose a Grand Prize winner. - The winner will be featured and awarded through the attraction’s official X account. - A commemorative birthday banner will be displayed on-site throughout October. - Park staff will handwrite selected congratulatory comments from X onto the banner. - Visitors at the park can also write birthday messages directly on the banner. - The banner project is designed to combine global fan posts with in-person guest participation. - NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO recreates the Hidden Leaf Village. - The attraction includes a large Hokage Rock monument and life-size character figures. - Visitors can take part in athletic training courses and a three-story maze.
Between the lines: - The format encourages social media sharing that can extend the event far beyond the park’s physical footprint. - The banner concept also helps turn user-generated content into a visible part of the guest experience. - Nijigen no Mori is using a familiar character birthday as a recurring engagement driver for both repeat visitors and first-time fans.
What's next: - Fans can post contest entries and birthday messages during the Oct. 1-31 event window. - The Grand Prize photo and selected banner messages will be highlighted during the festival. - Visitors planning a trip can reach the park from Kansai International Airport by highway bus or by train plus highway bus, with travel time of about three hours.**
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