Ultraman x JRA "Ultra Arima Kinen @ AKIBA" to be held at Bellesalle Akihabara for one week!　5-meter Ultra horse statue, HMD horse riding experience, tie-ups with 150 stores in the area, and more!

The event "Ultra Arima Kinen @ AKIBA" will be held at Bellesalle Akihabara from December 22 to 28.

This is an event held by JRA (Japan Racing Association) in preparation for the 59th Arima Kinen, a GI race to be held on December 28. Last year's Arima Kinen was a collaboration with the anime "Shinkage no Kyojin" and this year's Japan Derby was a collaboration with the game "Sengoku Musou 4," both of which drew a lot of attention, and this time it will be a collaboration with the popular character "Ultraman.

The events include an opening talk show by Kanji Ishimaru and Hiroshi Fujioka (December 22, from around 14:00), a talk session with Ruriko Kojima to finalize the frame order (December 25, from around 15:00), a 5-meter tall statue of Ultraman horse with a countdown clock with Ultraman riding on it A 360-degree head-mounted display, a corner where visitors can try riding a horse statue of Deep Impact, an exhibition of stand cars, a game in which visitors can predict the outcome of the race while watching race footage of past Arimakinen races, a quiz game related to Arimakinen and horse racing, and a daily game of "miniature horse". A miniature horse that you can actually touch (December 23/27/28), and appearances by JRA mascot characters Turfy-kun and Kitty-chan (December 23/26/27/28), among others. Of course, public viewing will also be held on the race day. Hours are from 12:00 to 20:00 on each day (*Close at 17:00 on the 28th).

In addition, "Ultra Arimakinen Jack" will be held in conjunction with about 150 stores around the Bellesalle Akihabara area. Bring the leaflet distributed at the venue to the participating stores to receive special services.