Moomin Monogatari Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, Representative Director and President: Tadashi Obata)A new activity, "Moominvalley Skating Rink," will be pre-opened at the "Cove Terrace" in Moominvalley Park from Saturday, February 2025, 2, with its grand opening on Saturday, February 1.The eco-friendly resin link allows for a smooth and comfortable slide. Beginners and children can enjoy the slide with peace of mind, and even if you fall, your clothes won't get wet, so you can enjoy the slide comfortably.
There are also areas perfect for resting and watching over your pet, allowing you to enjoy fun activities with family and friends against the backdrop of Moominvalley's beautiful forest scenery.
On the grand opening day, Saturday, February 2th, we will welcome professional figure skater Nobunari Oda and hold a demo skating session as well as a photo session with Moomintroll. The magnificent performance and special moments will make Moominvalley Park even more exciting.
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"Moominvalley's Skating Rink" is based on the story of the comic "Troublesome Winter." In the comic "Troublesome Winter," the Moomin family spends the winter without hibernating,Brisket, a sports fanHe tries winter sports. The Moomins are not very good at it and are confused by Blisk's enthusiasm, but they accept it. Meanwhile, Mymble falls in love with Blisk and practices in secret.
Overview of "Moominvalley Skating Rink"
■ Period:
8th February 2025(Saturday) - 6th May (Sunday)
*Pre-opening from February 2st (Sat) to February 1th (Fri)
■ Skating rink size:
Approximately 90㎡ (5m x 18m) Made of resin
■Business hours:
Weekdays 11:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30)
・Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 11:00-18:25 (last entry at 18:00)
*Only on weekends and holidays, there is a 20-minute rotation system.
*Registration will be carried out on-site.
*Operation may be canceled due to strong winds, bad weather, etc.
In the event of cancellation, we will announce it on the Moominvalley Park official website and social media.
■ Fee: Free
*A separate "1-Day Pass" is required to enter Moominvalley Park.
■ Target age: 4 years old and older.
*Preschool children cannot participate alone.
A guardian aged 18 or over must be present at reception and fill out the disclaimer.
(A guardian is someone who the facility determines to be a parent or a person aged 20 or over who acts in place of a parent.)
■ Rental equipment: Free
We will lend out skates (15cm to 29cm), gloves, helmets and protectors free of charge.
■Those who experience skating will receive a sticker featuring limited edition art!
●Professional figure skater Nobunari Oda will appear on Saturday, February 2th!
On the grand opening day, Saturday, February 2025, 2, there will be a demo skating event where you can see professional figure skater Nobunari Oda's brilliant skating performance up close, as well as a photo session featuring Nobunari Oda and Moomintroll together.
■Date: Saturday, June 2025, 2
■ Holding time: 13: 00 ~
■Admission: Free
*A separate "1-Day Pass" is required to enter Moominvalley Park.
[Profile of Nobunari Oda]
Born on March 1987, 3 in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture.
He completed his Master's degree in Humanities at the Graduate School of Letters, Kansai University, specializing in Physical Culture. He is the father of four children.
In 2005, she won the World Junior Championships and attracted attention. Since then, she has won numerous domestic and international competitions, including the All Japan Championships, NHK Trophy, and Four Continents Championships, and placed 2010th at the 7 Vancouver Olympics. She got married in the same year.
In 2013, he retired from active competition to make way for the next generation, but announced his return in 2022.
In 2024, he competed in the All Japan Championships for the first time in 11 years and placed fourth.
He will perform his final performance as an active athlete at the National Sports Festival in 2025.