PHOTOS: Super Nintendo World Souvenir Snacks & Containers Jump into Universal Studios Japan

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One of the classic traditions of travel in Japan is the purchase of souvenirs, or omiyage, to distribute to friends and family back home. Usually these take the form of small, individually wrapped snacks. And for those looking to commemorate their visit to Super Nintendo World, opening sometime after the State of Emergency in Osaka … Read more

PHOTOS: Sneak Peek of Land Map, New Food, & Merchandise Coming to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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While Guests are already experiencing Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan through Annual Passholder lotteries and contests from park sponsors, we won’t be hearing much about the full details until the spoiler embargo lifts on opening day of February 4th. But to tide us over, Universal Studios Japan recently provided a sneak peek of … Read more

PHOTOS: Walking “Tokotoko Mario” Toy Coming to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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Today, Nintendo revealed a massive slew of information about Super Nintendo World, the Mario-themed expansion opening February 4th, 2021 at Universal Studios Japan. Briefly shown in the video is a new toy that walks just like Mario without any batteries, called Tokotoko Mario! And now, Nintendo has released a closer look at this special item! … Read more

PHOTOS: Cute NEW “Minions Cozy Winter” Merchandise Line Has Arrived at Universal Studios Japan

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“Bello!” from Osaka! With the holiday season also comes the scarfs, stockings, snowmen, and hot cocoa to stir the spirit of the season, and Universal Studios Japan is commemorating that in an adorable new line featuring the Minions we all know and love! Available next to Minion Park at San Francisco Candies, the Minions Cozy … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Adorable Peanuts Holiday 2020 Merch Debuts at Universal Studios Japan

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The holidays are a time of joy for everyone, where we can all gather with a cup of cocoa and watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. And if you need some winter pals from Peanuts to keep you company, look no further than Universal Studios Japan in Osaka! They’ve released a special blue and white holiday … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Minions, Jurassic World, and Peanuts Ski Coats Available at Universal Studios Japan

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If you’re looking for a suitable ski jacket as the chilly winter approaches, come on down to Rodeo Drive Souvenirs at Universal Studios Japan for these new jackets themed to Peanuts, Jurassic World, and Minions! Let’s take a look! Each of these jackets is available for Â¥8900 ($84.98). Minions Ski Jacket Peanuts Ski Jacket Jurassic … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Neon Universal Studios Japan Merchandise Now Available

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Universal Studios Japan is always playing with fun new ways to create merchandise for Guests featuring the park logo, like the pink and blue “Most Exciting Day” line from this summer. Now its latest variant is this neon green and pink line, available now at Rodeo Drive Souvenirs and the Universal Studios Store in Hollywood. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Gryffindor House Face Masks Now Available at Universal Studios Japan

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When Universal Studios Japan started selling themed masks back in August, notably absent were the Hogwarts House-themed masks seen at Universal Orlando Resort and in Hollywood. Well it seems Universal Studios Japan is getting the message, because a Gryffindor mask is now on sale at the park! Gryffindor Face Mask – Â¥900 ($8.54) The masks … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Preview the FULL Mario Store “Whose Cap” Merchandise Lineup at Universal Studios Japan

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Today, Universal Studios Japan held a special preview of their new Mario Cafe and Store to celebrate Super Nintendo World’s Spring 2021 grand opening, and we were lucky enough to get a peek at every single item available for sale in the shop. You can check out individual pictures just a little bit further down! … Read more

VIDEO: First Look Inside the Mario Store and “Whose Cap” Merchandise at Universal Studios Japan

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With Super Nintendo World on its way in Spring 2021, Universal Studios Japan has opened a brand-new shop merch shop located in the Hollywood area stuffed top-to-bottom with incredible Super Mario merchandise, and we were lucky enough to get a short sneak peek! So without further ado, grab some coins and take a peek inside … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Tour of the NEW Mario Cafe at Universal Studios Japan

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With Super Nintendo World on its way in Spring 2021, Universal Studios Japan is opening a special new Mario Cafe on October 16th to celebrate! The new snack shop is located in Hollywood at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, and we were lucky enough to get a short sneak peek! So without further ado, put … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Opening Ceremony of the NEW Mario Cafe & Store at Universal Studios Japan

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Although the Spring 2021 opening window for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is still a bit far off, that doesn’t mean that the park is just waiting in the wings! Today, we were fortunate enough to attend the special opening ceremony for the new Mario Cafe and Store in Osaka, and we have … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Universal Orlando Resort Reaches Capacity on Holiday Weekend, Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Updates, Super Nintendo World Opening Announced, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from October 5 to October 11, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Tour what is going on … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “Whose Cap?” Merchandise Coming to the Mario Store on October 16 at Universal Studios Japan

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The opening of the Mario Store at Universal Studios Japan is nigh, with the announced date of October 16th not even that far away! And to celebrate, the park has revealed some of the original goods that will populate this exciting new shop. This is only a taste of the many items that will be … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Merchandise Tour of the Adorable Snoopy Studios Store at Universal Studios Japan

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Who doesn’t love Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang? If you’re a fan of the black-and-white beagle, there’s a whole shop at Universal Studios Japan packed full of highly adorable Snoopy merchandise! Can’t make it to Osaka because of the pandemic? Well fear not, because we took a full video tour … Read more

PHOTOS: Spooky Street Entertainment & Character Greetings Coming to Universal Studios Japan for a Scaled-Back Halloween from September 18th to November 8th

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As the spooky season ramps up around the world, Universal Studios Japan has announced its plans for its Halloween event this year! Due to COVID-19, things will be a little bit different this year compared to previous years, with no, unfortunately, Horror Nights or Universal Surprise Halloween. But there’s some spooky streetmosphere and character greetings … Read more