On Saturday, October 3, 2026, MITSUI OUTLET PARK SHIGA RYUO hosts a special one-day event: Sky Lantern 2026 & Shiga Prefecture Urban Development Future Expo in MITSUI OUTLET PARK SHIGA RYUO. The daytime "Future Expo" brings together Shiga's local specialties and regional charm, while the evening "Sky Lantern" takes over after sunset. At the finale, visitors light around 500 wish-filled lanterns all at once, coloring the night sky.
Starting Tuesday, September 8, the "Wanko Shomei" dog ID-photo service makes its first appearance in the Kansai region. On Friday, September 18, the popular outdoor brand THE NORTH FACE opens its doors. From Saturday, October 10 through Friday, October 16, a Sports Fair timed to Sports Day rounds out the season.
Come enjoy a full autumn day with family, friends, or a beloved dog at MITSUI OUTLET PARK SHIGA RYUO.
Special event page: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/mop/shiga/event/3600107.html
Sky Lantern 2026 & Shiga Prefecture Urban Development Future Expo: A Magical Autumn Night
Sky Lantern 2026 & Shiga Prefecture Urban Development Future Expo lets visitors experience the appeal of Shiga Prefecture firsthand. Local communities, businesses, and government come together for an event where children can encounter regional attractions and future careers through hands-on experiences, sparking ideas about their own futures.
During the day, a "time to learn about the future" offers hands-on content connecting visitors with the local area and local jobs. It includes regional promotion booths run by tourism associations and chambers of commerce, sales of local specialties, vehicle displays from the Shiga Prefectural Police and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, hands-on and interactive events with sports teams, and a chance to operate a real excavator. Visitors can also enjoy contact experiences with micro pigs, reptiles, and insects, plus a marche and festival stalls featuring around 15 shops, and food-truck fare. In the evening, "a time to light wishes for the future" brings Sky Lantern 2026 to life: visitors write their dreams and wishes on around 500 uniformly colored lanterns and light them all at once, coloring the autumn night sky. Because the lanterns are collected afterward and can be taken home, they double as a keepsake of the day's memories.
Note: Sky Lantern 2026 requires a paid ticket, and some Urban Development Future Expo content also carries a fee. Check the special event page for details.
Sky Lantern 2026
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Lantern release: Starting at 7:30 PM
- Venue: P7 parking lot special venue
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Shiga Prefecture Urban Development Future Expo
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Hours: 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Venue: P7 parking lot special venue
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Special event page: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/mop/shiga/event/3600107.html
Whether the event proceeds in the event of rain will be decided by 12:00 PM the day before, and announced on the facility's website and social media, as well as on TOT Co., Ltd.'s social media.
"Wanko Shomei" Dog ID Photos Debut in the Kansai Region
Wanko Shomei, a popular photo content run by FLAFFY Inc. — the company behind one of Japan's largest pet-focused media outlets with a combined 250,000 followers, as well as Japan Wanko Festa, an event drawing tens of thousands of visitors — makes its first appearance in the Kansai region, under the concept of "putting pets and people on equal footing." Wanko Shomei captures your dog's present-day expression and look in an ID-photo style, turning it into a lasting keepsake. Enjoy this special photo experience with your dog at MITSUI OUTLET PARK SHIGA RYUO during a break from shopping or a walk with your family.
- Start date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Location: South Mall, 1F, next to Zone 134 "Kyoto Uji Ranchosu." and Zone 136 "Tsukishima Monjayaki Okoge"
- Photo fee: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Wanko Shomei official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wankoshomei_byflaffy/
THE NORTH FACE Opens, Plus Sports and Golf Fairs
The lineup for the fall outing season also includes the opening of the popular outdoor brand THE NORTH FACE, a Sports Fair timed to Sports Day, and a Golf Style Fair for everyone from beginners to experienced golfers.
THE NORTH FACE — Opening Friday, September 18
Founded in San Francisco, USA, in 1966, THE NORTH FACE offers a wide range of high-performance wear built for every outdoor scene, from sea to mountain, alongside easy-to-wear casual apparel, bags, and shoes.
To mark the opening, the store will offer a wide selection of special-value items. A campaign also runs offering 10% off when customers buy two eligible items and 20% off for three or more.
Golf Style Fair
The Golf Style Fair showcases recommended golf gear for everyone, from beginners just starting out to experienced players looking to upgrade their equipment. During the fair, eligible items go on sale for up to 60% off, and shopping at participating stores earns 5 points per ¥100 (before tax) when paying by eligible credit card, or 2 points per ¥100 (before tax) for other payment methods. From Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026, the fair also features a joint marche with popular brands and a putting contest with prizes.
- Period: Friday, September 11 to Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Event page: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/mop/shiga/event/3603818.html
Sports Fair
Timed to Sports Day, this event brings a joint store marche and a limited-time sale.
The marche features popular brands such as New Balance Factory Store and UNDER ARMOUR FACTORY HOUSE. The limited-time sale offers special pricing at participating stores, including discounts of up to 70% off. Visitors who shop at two or more stores on the same day — including Sports Fair participants — and spend a combined ¥10,000 (tax included) or more can present their receipts to receive a ¥1,000 shopping and dining voucher usable at MITSUI OUTLET PARK, while supplies last: 50 vouchers on weekdays and 100 on weekends and holidays, first come, first served. Shopping at sports stores also earns 5 points per ¥100 (before tax) when paying by eligible credit card, or 2 points per ¥100 (before tax) for other payment methods.
- Period: Saturday, October 10 to Friday, October 16, 2026
