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The 12 Days of Universal Studios Japan’s winter holiday attractions 【Photos】

Master Blaster
Nov 15, 2022
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These 12 things are a lot better than french hens and lords a-leaping.

Japan
(holidays • Jujutsu Kaisen • Minions • Monster Hunter • Osaka • Super Mario • Super Nintendo World • theme parks • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • video games • winter)

Super Mario and Pikachu join forces for new parade at Universal Studios Japan

Casey Baseel
Oct 13, 2021

With characters from Super Mario, Pokémon, Sanrio, and Sesame Street, it’s like the Smash Bros. of theme park parades.

Japan
(Amusement Parks • awesome • COK • cool • nintendo • Pikachu • Pokemon • Super Mario • Super Nintendo World • theme parks • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • USJ)

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan announces first expansion with new Donkey Kong area

Casey Baseel
Sep 28, 2021

Donkey Kong, his pals, and new roller coaster will be waiting in jungle expansion that nearly doubles the size of Nintendo’s domain at USJ.

Japan
(Amusement Parks • COK • Donkey Kong • nintendo • Super Mario • Super Nintendo World • theme parks • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • video games)

Universal Studios Beijing opens for business, but can we call it “USB?”

Master Blaster
Sep 22, 2021

Knowing my luck, I’ll go in upside down every time.

China
(business • movies • theme parks • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Beijing • USB)

Demon Slayer popcorn bucket sells out to huge crowds at Universal Studios Japan

Oona McGee
Sep 17, 2021

Fans lined up for hours for this anime character, and a lot of them had to return home empty-handed.

Japan
(anime • Demon Slayer • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba • Kimetsu no Yaiba • manga • Nezuko • popcorn • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • weird • wtf)

Demon Slayer anime restaurant coming to Universal Studios with Hashira meals, life-size figures

Casey Baseel
Aug 31, 2021

Wisteria Restaurant to pop up at Universal Studios Japan alongside Demon Slayer AR coaster.

Japan
(Amusement Parks • anime • cool • Demon Slayer • drinks • food • Kimetsu no Yaiba • restaurants • sweets • themed restaurants • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • USJ)

TripAdvisor reveals Japan’s top ten theme parks

Richard Simmonds
Aug 6, 2018

There’s more to theme parks in Japan than just Disney Resort and Universal Studios; there’s also ninjas, go-karts and looking through your legs.

Japan
(Disneyland • DisneySea • theme parks • travel • TripAdvisor • Universal Studios • USJ)

Universal Studios Japan staff help celebrate visitor’s birthday with disappearing spray art

Oona McGee
Dec 20, 2017

The impermanence of the animated character artwork is what makes it extra special.

Japan
(Minions • theme parks • Tokyo Disneyland • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • USJ)

Universal Studios Japan’s new Final Fantasy attraction is a VR roller coaster

Casey Baseel
Sep 21, 2017

Set to open this winter, the ride takes fans on an adventure through multiple worlds from the Final Fantasy video game franchise.

Japan
(Final Fantasy • Square Enix • theme parks • Universal Cool Japan • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • video games • virtual reality • VR)

Sailor Moon, Final Fantasy attractions coming to Universal Studios Japan

Casey Baseel
Sep 13, 2017

Theme park announces its first-ever tie-up with the pair of massively popular anime, video game franchises.

Japan
(anime • Final Fantasy • Final Fantasy VII • Osaka • Sailor Moon • theme parks • travel • Universal Cool Japan • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • video games)

Rumors of real-life Mario Kart attraction to open at Super Nintendo World

Shannon McNaught
Jun 5, 2017

Now you too may be able to experience the thrill of driving over a banana peel.

Japan
(Mario Kart • nintendo • Super Nintendo World • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan)

First look at Universal Studios Japan’s Nintendo World shown in official concept art

Casey Baseel
Dec 13, 2016

Well now, that looks awesome.

Japan
(awesome • cool • nintendo • Super Mario • theme parks • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • video games)

Nintendo announces its Universal Studios attractions are coming to the U.S. too!【Video】

Casey Baseel
Nov 30, 2016

Shigeru Miyamoto promises fun for theme park guests not just in Japan, but also California and Florida.

Japan, USA
(Amusement Parks • nintendo • Shigeru Miyamoto • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan • video • video games)

Evangelion ride being added to Universal Studios Japan this winter

Casey Baseel
Oct 21, 2016

New Attack on Titan attraction also in development as theme park continues to embrace anime franchises.

Japan
(anime • Attack on Titan • Evangelion • theme parks • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan)

Universal Studios Japan receives letter of protest over haunted house using Shinto shrine’s dolls

Casey Baseel
Oct 20, 2016

Trade association upset over Halloween attraction with hundreds of authentic figures.

Japan
(Amusement Parks • controversy • dolls • halloween • haunted house • scary • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan)

Japanese Twitter artist shows that maybe Attack on Titan’s giants aren’t scary after all 【Pics】

Casey Baseel
Apr 27, 2016

Perhaps we’ve overestimated humanity’s naked anime enemies.

Entertainment, Japan
(anime • Attack on Titan • funny • illustration • manga • Universal Studios • Universal Studios Japan)

Universal Studios Japan unlocks its haunted hotel rooms, has a special menu for Halloween

Cara Clegg
Oct 7, 2015

Japan has been gearing up for Halloween since the end of August, but now that we’re actually into the correct month, we feel it’s acceptable to start posting Halloween-related articles. Today we’re introducing the Halloween festivities going on at Universal Studies in Osaka, Japan.

Japan
(event • halloween • Halloween in Japan • hotel • scary • Universal Studios)

Hello Kitty secures deal with Universal Orlando Resort, to open shop in Florida theme park!

Kay
Jun 11, 2015

Hello Kitty may be as cute as a button, and there’s no denying she’s one of the most popular and successful character franchises ever created. And while our beloved Ms. Kitty may have almost single-handedly repaid her parent company Sanrio’s debts, it seems she’s still keeping herself as busy as ever, as it was announced recently that she’ll be opening her very first shop in the Universal Orlando Resort later this year. Yes, while the international feline celebrity may have turned 40 last November, she’s showing no signs of slowing down — but then again, somehow we didn’t think Ms.Kitty would be the type to enjoy early retirement!

Japan, USA
(Amusement Parks • Hello Kitty • Sanrio • Universal Orlando Resort • Universal Studios)

Nintendo reveals plans to partner with Universal to make first Nintendo attractions a reality

Meg Murphy
May 8, 2015

Disney lovers have Disneyland, Harry Potter fans got The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and even those who like Hello Kitty and her friends have the Sanrio Puroland.

And now Mario fans have reason to celebrate, as Nintendo has announced its partnership with Universal to bring you the first Nintend0-themed park attractions!

USA
(amusement park • nintendo • theme park • Universal Studios • video games)

Kids rejoice! Universal Studios Japan to get Yo-kai Watch attraction this summer

Evie Nyan
Apr 9, 2015

No trip to the Kansai region is complete without a visit to Universal Studios Japan. With a wide range of attractions featuring beloved franchises from Harry Potter to Resident Evil, it’s got something for everyone, and it’s definitely not just for kids!

Having said that, we’re betting that kid-favourite mega-series Yo-Kai Watch‘s attraction is going to be bringing in a lot of little ones and parents when it opens this summer! (Hey, it’ll free up the other attractions for the rest of us!)