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Villains Steal the Spotlight in Tokyo Disneyland's All-New Halloween Parade

TOKYO, Oct 01 (News On Japan) - In preparation for Halloween on October 31, Tokyo Disneyland has unveiled its newly revamped parade for the first time in six years.

The Halloween parade, which has been refreshed since 2018, now stars the iconic villains from popular Disney films. The main attractions include characters such as Cruella and Captain Hook, who bring the Halloween festivities to life with stunning fire and smoke effects.

The park's decorations have also been transformed, offering visitors an immersive experience as if they were invited to a party hosted by the villains themselves.

This year, Tokyo Disneyland extended its summer event period by approximately two weeks, allowing the Halloween festivities to start on October 1 and, for the first time, continue until November 7, even after Halloween has passed.

Source: ANN

Japan's incoming prime minister announces snap election on October 27

Japan's incoming prime minister Ishiba Shigeru will officially assume his post at the Diet on Tuesday. He says he will call a snap election on October 27. (NHK)

Renowned Satirical Illustrator Shōji Yamatō Passes Away at 87

Illustrator and satirical artist Shōji Yamatō passed away on Monday morning due to natural causes. He was 87 years old. In his renowned column for the Weekly Asahi, which started in 1976, he became famous for his distinctive caricatures of politicians and public figures, gaining popularity through his sharp social satire.

'Sugar Baby Riri' Gets Reduced Sentence

In the trial of Mai Watanabe, also known as 'Sugar Baby Riri' or 'Itadakijoshi Riri-chan,' the Nagoya High Court has handed the defendant a sentence of 8 years and 6 months in prison, six months less than the initial trial's verdict, along with a fine.

Two powerful storms approaching Japan

Japanese weather officials say that over the next few days Typhoon Krathon will likely approach the southwestern islands of Okinawa Prefecture. (NHK)

Tateyama Alpine Route Awash in Autumn Colors, Set to Peak in October

Autumn foliage is advancing early in the Tateyama region of the Northern Alps in Toyama Prefecture, with vibrant red and yellow hues starting to appear.

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