- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween day only)
- Time slots: 14:00–14:30 / 15:00–15:45 / 16:30–17:15 / 17:45–18:15
- Where: Information counter and floors inside Yokohama VIVRE
- Cost: Free (while sweets last) · No reservation needed
What the Halloween Greeting is
The Halloween Greeting is one of the in-store programs in Yokohama VIVRE’s Halloween campaign, Bibuharo (ビブハロ). For Halloween day only, small performers dressed as eerie, doll-like characters appear around the building — at the Information counter and on the shop floors. The look is spooky but cute rather than gory haunted-house horror.
The building is home to several apparel shops centered on Lolita fashion, so the gothic doll theme fits the venue well. The program was planned and produced by horror producer Yozumi Anna (夜住アンナ) of BAKERU Inc., a Tokyo-based events and content company.
Date, time slots and event details
| Event | Halloween Greeting (ハロウィン・グリーティング), part of Bibuharo (ビブハロ) |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Time slots | 14:00–14:30 15:00–15:45 16:30–17:15 17:45–18:15 |
| Where | Yokohama VIVRE (Nishi-ku, Yokohama) — Information counter and floors inside the building |
| Cost | Free (ends when the sweets run out) |
| Booking | Not required |
| Organizer | BAKERU Inc. |
| Produced by | Yozumi Anna (夜住アンナ), horror producer |
| Performer | Heidi (ハイジ) |
| Official page | Yokohama VIVRE Bibuharo page (Japanese) |
Note that the event runs only in those four windows, not continuously through the afternoon. Which floors the performers visit isn’t listed in detail, so check the official page close to the day.
How to get the sweets
- Go to Yokohama VIVRE during one of the four time slots on October 31.
- Look for a performer at the Information counter or on one of the floors.
- Say the Bibuharo passphrase. The event visual shows it as ビブハロ！ — pronounced “Bibuharo!”
- Receive your Halloween sweets.
Who is behind it
Yozumi Anna is a horror producer who has worked on haunted houses and horror events in the experiential entertainment industry. Her projects range from haunted houses and interactive horror events to immersive shows and online experiences, and she describes her style as “beautiful and scary” horror. One thing she emphasizes is making horror that people who normally avoid it can still enjoy. You can see more of her work on her official site.
The performer, Heidi, mainly does “statue” street performance — posing as a statue or bronze figure — and also appears at amusement parks and other events. The organizer, BAKERU Inc., is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and plans and runs place-based experiences, food, housing and creative projects.
Tips for the day and the Oct 24–25 candle event
- Aim for an early slot. Sweets end when they’re gone, and the official notice gives no quantity.
- Mind the gaps. There are breaks between slots, so check the clock before you head to a floor.
- Come back the week before, too. As a separate Bibuharo program, Yozumi Anna is also running a horror-art candle scooping event (キャンドルすくい) on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. Fees and times for that one weren’t in the announcement, so check the official Bibuharo page.
Filling up your October calendar? The Musashino Art University Festival is another free autumn outing, and if you’d rather book a theme park day, the Asoview campaign with up to ¥3,000 off Sanrio Puroland and more is worth a look. Planning to shop while you’re in the building? Our guide to credit cards in Japan for foreigners explains which card to get first so everyday spending earns points.
FAQ
- Q. Is the Halloween Greeting at Yokohama VIVRE free?
- Yes. Taking part is free, but the sweets are handed out only while supplies last.
- Q. Do I need to book in advance?
- No reservation is needed. Just go to Yokohama VIVRE during one of the four time slots on October 31.
- Q. What are the time slots?
- 14:00–14:30, 15:00–15:45, 16:30–17:15 and 17:45–18:15 on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Q. What do I need to say to get sweets?
- Say the Bibuharo passphrase to a performer. The event visual shows it as ビブハロ！ (Bibuharo!).
- Q. Where in the building do the performers appear?
- At the Information counter and on the floors inside the building. Check the official event page for the latest details.
- Q. Is anything else happening at Yokohama VIVRE for Halloween?
- Yes. On October 24 and 25, a separate horror-art candle scooping event produced by Yozumi Anna is held as part of Bibuharo.
Official links: Yokohama VIVRE official site · Bibuharo event page · BAKERU press release (Japanese)