Marking its 25th anniversary, Universal Studios Japan is reinventing its summer nights so that both adults and children can fully enjoy summer from day into night. The new summer entertainment event, 'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Glow Up~', will be held for a limited time from July 1, 2026 (Wed) to August 26, 2026 (Wed). Today, June 29, 2026 (Mon), Universal Studios Japan hosted the 'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Glow Up~' press preview. After sunset, the opening ceremony brought together vibrant new summer entertainment, including a dazzling drenched dance show and a night street show, transforming the park into a magnificent 'night festival' atmosphere. Around 1,500 special guest attendees celebrated the 'super-exciting' start of summer. At approximately 7:25 PM today, the park—now transformed into a dazzling 'night festival' illuminated by colorful neon lights—hosted the opening ceremony. On the Gramercy Park stage, performers from the 'Glow Up Street Performance' took the stage with a special one-day-only performance. Following the debut of diverse 'matsuri' performances including bubble art, acrobatics, and BMX, a brand-new, high-energy night show titled 'NO LIMIT! Glow Up Oh! Matsuri' premiered in a special press preview performance. Guests danced and got soaked in water and foam, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Still buzzing with excitement, Sesame Street characters in cute neon-colored yukata, My Melody & Kuromi, Woody & Winnie Woodpecker, and other entertainers gathered at the ceremony site, joining approximately 1,500 guests in declaring the start of summer with the chant: 'Everyone, let’s party! It’s a festival, after all!' ■ Guest Comments from the Opening Ceremony "It’s so exciting even at night that I can’t bring myself to leave! (Laughs) Usually, I’d say to my kids, 'It’s getting late, shall we head home?' But this year, I want to enjoy until closing time to the fullest." (Mother / Resident of Osaka) "Yay! Dancing with everyone dur