Back to Hogwarts 2026 — The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at USJ Unveils New Food and Merchandise

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Studios Japan is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of Harry Potter™ and the Sorcerer's Stone with a series of anniversary events running from this autumn into winter. The first chapter, Back to Hogwarts™, begins on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, bringing a lineup of original food and merchandise to the area.

Butterbeer Comes in a Special 25th Anniversary Mug

Butterbeer™, one of the popular menu items in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, is getting a special new mug designed to mark the 25th anniversary of the film's release. Guests can sip the wizarding world's mysterious drink from the limited-edition mug and, mustache and all, feel like they have stepped straight into the movie.

Butterbeer with the 25th anniversary mug

Close-up of the 25th anniversary Butterbeer mug

Butterbeer™ with Harry Potter™ 25th Anniversary Mug (non-alcoholic)

On sale from: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Available at: Butterbeer™ Cart and other locations

*Product design, sales locations, and release dates are subject to change without notice.
*Please note items may sell out.

Special Items to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary Year

New merchandise is also arriving for fans looking to make the most of the anniversary year.

A set of eight collectible drawstring pouches features the emblems of all four houses, among other designs, finished with a premium look. For fans who want to bring a bit of magic to their windowsill, a new sun catcher recreates the iconic stained glass from Harry Potter™ and the Sorcerer's Stone, faithfully capturing the look of the film. The Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry emblem catches the sunlight and casts an enchanting glow.

On sale from: Wednesday, September 9
Available at: Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods™ and other locations

Collectible drawstring pouches, eight designs

Collectible Drawstring Pouches (8 designs)

Sun catcher featuring the Hogwarts emblem

Sun Catcher

Robes, Scarves, Ties, and Stationery: Popular Picks for Back to Hogwarts™

Once again, the season of Back to Hogwarts™ has arrived at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. September 1 — the day the new school year begins at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — is a special date for fans around the world. Just as students look forward to the start of a new term, guests can shop for their own first-day essentials, from robes and wands to stationery, before putting on a robe, being chosen by a wand, and exploring the area as a student themselves. With a special program marking the 25th anniversary of the film, guests can relive iconic scenes and find their own moment of magic here.

Guests shopping for Back to Hogwarts items

Back to Hogwarts merchandise display

Robes

Gryffindor robe

Robe (Gryffindor™)

Slytherin robe

Robe (Slytherin™)

Hufflepuff robe

Robe (Hufflepuff™)

Ravenclaw robe

Robe (Ravenclaw™)

Scarves

Gryffindor scarf

Scarf (Gryffindor™)

Slytherin scarf

Scarf (Slytherin™)

Hufflepuff scarf

Scarf (Hufflepuff™)

Ravenclaw scarf

Scarf (Ravenclaw™)

Ties

Gryffindor tie

Tie (Gryffindor™)

Slytherin tie

Tie (Slytherin™)

Hufflepuff tie

Tie (Hufflepuff™)

Ravenclaw tie

Tie (Ravenclaw™)

Stationery

Notebook and quill pen

Stationery (left: Notebook, right: Quill Pen)

Available at: Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment™ and other locations

*The notebook and quill pen are also available at Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods™ and other locations.

Cast Real Spells With a Wand for the Journey Back to Hogwarts™

At The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, guests can pick up a wand and cast real spells in an experience found nowhere else. Relive the excitement of first discovering the Harry Potter™ films and the wonder of the wizarding world as you make your own return to Hogwarts™ this Back to Hogwarts™ season, wand in hand.

Wand shopping at the wizarding world