Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is the Japanese Universal Studios theme park, located in Osaka.

Sesame Street has become a prominent feature since the addition of Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic in April 2003, and also one of the popular character franchises along with Hello Kitty and Peanuts. Prior to that, walkarounds of Elmo, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Bert, and Ernie started appearing regularly throughout the park (and continuing to do so).

Attractions

 * Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic

Shown at the Cinema 4-D Theater, along with Shrek's 4-D Adventure (In the Hollywood area; Sesame operates from the park's opening hour until 1:45pm; Shrek operates from there until closing time).

Shows/Atmosphere Entertainment
(Note: Most of these shows did not continue for long; only the dates of when they first debuted are mentioned here)


 * Hollywood Premiere Parade (2003)

Parade featuring floats and characters based on and from several TV/movie franchises. Big Bird is part of the parade, as well as Elmo riding in a "Muppetized (yet made of plastic) NYC taxi cab driven by Grover. Also featured were Snoopy, Shrek, The Mummy, dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, E.T. and Charlie Chaplin.


 * Sesame Street Christmas (2003)


 * Sesame Street Birthday Celebration (2004)


 * Happy Harmony Celebration (2005)

Parade featuring floats based on Hello Kitty, Peanuts, Shrek and Sesame Street. The Sesame float featured the five main characters, plus Big Bird, Grover (still wearing his taxi driver's hat as he was previously seen in Hollywood Premiere Parade) and The Count. Oscar the Grouch, along with the aforementioned characters, is seen on the float decoration, and the dancers are even wearing outfits depicting the Sesame characters' signatures, including his, but doesn't appear on the float.


 * Zoe's Flowers (2005)


 * Full FX (2005)

Outdoor dance show with Ernie and live actors dressed as break-dancers


 * New Year Wish


 * Dreams of Dancing (starting in 2007)


 * Sesame Street Photo Opportunity (occasional)

Walkarounds

 * Elmo


 * Zoe


 * '''Cookie Monster


 * Ernie


 * Bert


 * Grover

First appeared in Hollywood Premiere Parade, driving Elmo in a taxi; Later appeared in Happy Harmony Celebration, with the taxi driver's hat still intact.


 * Big Bird

Appeared in Hollywood Premiere Parade, Sesame Street Christmas and Happy Harmony Celebration. Currently appears in Dreams of Dancing.


 * The Count

First appeared in Happy Harmony Celebration, and at one occasion, took Ernie's place in Full FX.


 * Abby Cadabby (appeared at one point, recently)

Additionally, Sesame merchandise is available in gift shops throughout the park, mainly in the Cinema 4-D Theater's store.