Fuji-Q Highland (located in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture) will host a special event on March 29, 2026 (Sunday), featuring "Melpetite," a YouTube variety program for middle and high school girls with the concept "Let's Start Being Cute!" Visitors can meet the selected members and finalists from the ongoing new member audition.
This event will be held on the day before the announcement of new Melpetite members (March 30), offering fans the last chance to interact directly with the final audition candidates. Selected Melpetite members will also attend to support the finalists. Voting for the audition continues until the day of the event, so fans are encouraged to come and show their support.
Additionally, a graduation event will be held for popular Melpetite member "Ririka," who will graduate in March. The event will include a talk show and a special fan session with Ririka. Further details will be announced later.
The event will also feature photo sessions, merchandise sales, collaboration food items, and photo spots, making it a perfect spring break memory.
Admission to both the event and the park is free, so visitors can enjoy just the event or take advantage of the Spring Student Discount campaign to enjoy attractions at a great price while attending the event.
Melpetite Audition 2026 + Ririka Graduation Event
Melpetite, a YouTube variety program for middle and high school girls with the concept "Let's Start Being Cute!", makes its first appearance at Fuji-Q Highland. The event features talk shows with selected members and finalists from the ongoing new member audition, as well as a graduation event for popular member Ririka, who will graduate in March.
Date: March 29, 2026 (Sunday)
Schedule:
10:00 AM – Merchandise sales
12:00 PM – Part 1
1:00 PM – Special benefits session
3:00 PM – Part 2
4:00 PM – Ririka session event (tentative)
Location: Fuji-Q Highland Central Park Stage
https://www.fujiq.jp/area/h5f6de000002zldx.html
Admission: Free
Performers:
Part 1: Ririka, Hinata, Kokomin, Rinon, Yukina, Hiyori, Seira, Nana
Part 2: Hinata, Kokomin, Rinon, Yukina, Hiyori, Seira, Nana
Melpetite Audition 2026 finalists
Special website: https://www.fujiq.jp/event/melpetite_fujikyu2026.html
Meet Ririka: Selected Melpetite Member
"After-School Charisma High School Girl Ririka" - A current high school student multi-talent with over 550,000 total followers! This charismatic influencer talent has immense popularity among girls her age. Currently a third-year high school student, she serves as a class representative at school. However, once she leaves school, she transforms into a charismatic high school girl with overwhelming popularity among her peers! Her unique fashion, makeup, and views on romance resonate strongly with girls her age. In addition to being an influencer/model/talent, she began pursuing acting in earnest in 2025. She also released her first original photo book "Ri-tan Diary!" You can't take your eyes off "After-School Charisma High School Girl Ririka"!!
About Melpetite
Melpetite members are selected through an annual audition that receives over 1,000 applications nationwide. After joining, members start as "trainees" and advance to "regular members" and "selected members" through "promotion exams" and "selection battles," expanding their talent activities. Notable alumni include "Sakura" (1st place in Z Research Institute's "Z Generation 2024 First Half Trend Rankings" for trending TikTokers), "MINAMI" (2nd place), "Osaki" (4th place), "Yumena Hoshino" (appeared in Kamen Rider Geats), and participants from ABEMA's "Today, I Fell in Love" including "Umiha Kubota," "Mahoko Senoba," "Hina Tanaka," "Seon Aiba," and "Yuhi Iwama." The program has produced many next-generation talents and influencers.
Spring Student Discount Campaign
During the event period, Fuji-Q Highland offers the "Student One-Day Pass" for a full day of amusement park fun. Take advantage of this great deal to enjoy the event even more.
Student One-Day Pass
Sales Period: February 2, 2026 (Monday) 5:00 PM to April 5, 2026 (Sunday) 4:00 PM
Valid Period: February 7, 2026 (Saturday) to April 5, 2026 (Sunday)
Where to Purchase: Fuji-Q Highland Official App
Pricing:
Student Free Pass
University/Vocational School Students: ¥5,500 (regular ¥6,000 to ¥7,800)
Middle/High School Students: ¥5,100 (regular ¥5,500 to ¥7,300)
Elementary School Students: ¥4,100 (regular ¥4,400 to ¥5,000)
Special website
https://www.fujiq.jp/special/gakuwari2026_1/index.html
Fuji-Q Highland Operating Information
Operating Hours
Hours vary by date. Please check the Fuji-Q Highland website for details.
https://www.fujiq.jp/
Admission
Park Admission: Free
Free Pass: Adults ¥6,000 to ¥7,800, Middle/High School Students ¥5,500 to ¥7,300
Elementary School Students ¥4,400 to ¥5,000, Children/Seniors ¥2,100 to ¥2,500
*Prices vary by date. Please check the official website for details.
Access
By Car: About 80 minutes from Shinjuku via Chuo Expressway, adjacent to Kawaguchiko IC
About 90 minutes from Tokyo via Tomei Expressway, Gotemba IC, and Higashi-Fuji-Goko Road
By Bus: About 100 minutes by express bus from Shinjuku, get off at Fuji-Q Highland
About 110 minutes by express bus from Tokyo Station, get off at Fuji-Q Highland
*Direct buses operate from over 30 locations including the Tokyo area, Nagoya, and Kansai
By Train: From JR Chuo Main Line Otsuki Station, transfer to Fujikyu Railway and get off at Fuji-Q Highland Station
About 50 minutes from Otsuki Station
