The “Welcome to Japan” Festival Playlist has officially arrived in Forza Horizon 6. This seasonal celebration spans four weeks, with each week introducing a fresh rotation of challenges and rewards. While individual playlists refresh every seven days, the entire event series remains active for a full month.
Engaging with these seasonal activities is the premier method to bolster your garage with exclusive vehicles, earn credits, and unlock unique cosmetics. To help you navigate the myriad of races and objectives, we have compiled this comprehensive guide detailing every challenge and reward available in the Forza Horizon 6 “Welcome to Japan” series.
Forza Horizon 6 ‘Welcome to Japan’ Summer Playlist: Activities and Rewards
The “Welcome to Japan” series kicks off on May 21 at 10:30 a.m. EDT and runs until June 18. Please note that you must reach the yellow wristband milestone to gain access to these seasonal festivities.
Throughout the series, you will tackle a variety of seasonal challenges, events, and online competitions. Accumulating points by completing these tasks will unlock prestigious car rewards as detailed below:
| Reward | Points Required |
|---|---|
| 2008 Mazda Furai | 60 |
| 2010 Nissan 370Z | 120 |
For the first week of the event, the following season-specific rewards are up for grabs:
| Reward | Points Required |
|---|---|
| 1999 Toyota Altezza RS200 Z Edition | 15 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR | 30 |
Table images: Playground Games/Xbox Games Studios via Polygon
Weekly Seasonal Challenges
The weekly seasonal challenges consist of a four-stage mission involving a featured car, a photo objective, and a treasure hunt. You must complete all four stages of the weekly mission to claim your prize.
| Challenge | Description | Reward | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Challenge | Own/drive the 2022 Toyota GR86; earn 3 stars at Speed Zones; secure 6 Speed Skills; win the Hakone Nanamagari Touge Race. | 25,000 Credits | 5 |
| Photo Challenge | Photograph your vehicle at the Horizon Festival Japan Site. | “Cat Meow” Car Horn | 2 |
| Treasure Hunt | Explore the Ohtani region. | 100,000 Credits | 3 |
Daily Seasonal Challenges
A fresh daily challenge unlocks each morning at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Be sure to complete them before time runs out.
| Challenge | Description | Reward | Points | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to the Party, Pal! | Finish round 3 of a Horizon Stunt Party. | 5,000 Credits | 1 | May 21 |
| Winner Winner | Win 2 road circuit races. | 5,000 Credits | 1 | May 22 |
| Eat My Dust | Earn 6 Pass Skills in any dirt race. | 5,000 Credits | 1 | May 23 |
| Looking So Cute! | Park the 1993 Autozam AZ-1 at any car meet. | 5,000 Credits | 1 | May 24 |
| Chain Reaction | Earn 2 Ultimate Skill Chain skills. | 5,000 Credits | 1 | May 25 |
| Off Grid | Earn 3 stars at Trailblazers. | 5,000 Credits | 1 | May 26 |
| My Neighbor Toyota-ro | Photograph any Toyota at Mei’s house. | 5,000 Credits | 1 | May 27 |
Seasonal Events
Seasonal racing events carry specific vehicle restrictions. You must adhere to these requirements to earn progress and rewards.
| Challenge | Category | Reward | Points | Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Like Summer | Road Racing | 1989 Toyota MR2 | 5 | C (500) Retro Hot Hatch |
| Street Fighter | Street Racing | 2021 Huayra R | 5 | A (700) Modern Super Saloons |
| Throwback Throwdown | Dirt Racing | 2021 McLaren Saber | 5 | B (600) Retro Rally |
| Airfield Takeoff | Danger Sign | 1 Wheelspin | 2 | A (700) Japan |
| Sekibe Time Attack | Time Attack | 1 Wheelspin | 3 | A (700) Japan |
| Bamboo Hilltop | Speed Trap | 1 Wheelspin | 2 | A (700) Japan |
Seasonal Online Challenges
Put your skills to the test against other drivers in these competitive online events.
| Challenge | Category | Objective | Reward | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor It! | Horizon Play | Earn 3 Great Speed Skills in Horizon racing. | 2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning | 3 |
| 5 VS 1 | Hide & Seek | Complete a game of Hide & Seek. | 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB | 2 |
Series Events
Compete against rival ghosts in these long-term challenges. You only need to beat one opponent’s time to secure the prize.
| Challenge | Description | Reward | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soni Circuit (Monthly Rivals) | Post a clean lap to complete. | Super Wheelspin | 4 |
Source: Polygon
