Spooky season is almost here at Universal Studios Japan! And even though the park is operating things quite a bit differently due to COVID-19, that doesn’t mean there won’t be spooky, delicious treats for all to enjoy this Halloween! After all, it wouldn’t be a Japanese theme park event without special food. So let’s take … Read more
COVID-19 has hit the theme park industry around the world pretty hard. While attendance at Tokyo Disney Resort is rather high, its companion in Osaka has not seen the same success. Even on weekends, wait times at Universal Studios Japan remain low, and the crowds aren’t flocking back to theme parks in the same way … Read more
Universal Studios Japan recently revealed to us their Halloween lineup of spooky entertainment in the time of COVID-19, but the frights definitely aren’t over yet! The park also showed off a small collection of the most adorable demon you could ever think of—Snoopy dressed as the devil! These deviously adorable items are just a small … Read more
No Japanese theme park ever commemorates anything without cute food to match. And with the new STAND BY ME Doraemon 2 XR Ride drawing Guests to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, there’s a quite a few delicious treats you can gorge on during your visit! One of my personal favorites was the Doraemon dango, which … Read more
One of the incredible things about Japanese theme parks is that they hold onto some nostalgic properties longer than their American counterparts. At Tokyo Disneyland, we still see the original 1971 Haunted Mansion and Snow White’s Adventures from the Magic Kingdom, and at Universal Studios Japan, Back to the Future: The Ride held on nearly … Read more
Summertime in Osaka (and throughout Japan really) is known for its brutal heat and humidity. So whenever you visit Universal Studios Japan, naturally you want to cool down and relax with a sweet treat to beat the heat! And while there’s a number of cute snacks, you can’t miss the fun drinks like the Minion … Read more
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 August 16-23, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort shifts to a … Read more
With Universal Studios Japan taking part in celebrating the 50th anniversary of beloved Japanese children’s character Doraemon with a new XR ride and other merchandise lines, it only makes sense that there’s food to match the occasion as well! So right after our third or fourth ride on the STAND BY ME Doraemon 2 XR … Read more
Ahoy there, mateys! Welcome to Amity Village at Universal Studios Japan, home of the very much still-functioning JAWS boat ride! And right across the way sits Boardwalk Snacks, home of the delicious JAWS Blue Hawaii Frappe. If that doesn’t catch your attention, surely the portion size will! How about we dive in? JAWS Blue Hawaii … Read more
Haven’t you ever wanted to take a journey through time with a robot cat from the 22nd century? Well now you can, with Doraemon, the beloved blue Japanese robot cat! At the new STAND BY ME Doraemon 2 XR Ride at Universal Studios Japan, we strapped on a pair of “Time Goggles” and soared through … Read more
While the world continues to reel from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some parks like Universal Studios Japan are doing their best to keep spirits up for visiting Guests. Late last month, the park announced that a new summer parade—Universal Summer Parade: We Are One—would come to dance and play for the hot summer in Osaka, … Read more
Curious George, known as Osaru no Jouji in Japanese, is a popular and beloved childrens character known the world around. Millions of kids and adults alike recognize the playful monkey and his yellow-suited companion, so it was no surprise a few years back when Universal Studios Japan brought Curious George to the park for some … Read more
At Disney and Universal parks across the United States, adorable and clever face coverings have been released through the pandemic so Guests can show their park and character spirit, even during a global pandemic. And now it seems that Japan, known for near-ubiquitous mask-wearing during allergy and flu season, is entering the mix! Universal Studios … Read more
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 August 3-9, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Check out this week’s photo … Read more
As Universal Studios Japan continues to recover from its extended COVID-19 closure, attendance is still not in a particularly good spot. So, the park is attempting to sweeten the pot, so to speak, for holders of Annual Studio Passes by canceling blackout dates and adding benefits for VIP-level passholders. Blackout dates set for August and … Read more
A first look at an upcoming attraction at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is currently circulating the Internet. Despite Super Nintendo World being delayed until further notice, it seems that Universal Studios Japan continues development behind the scenes. According to recent tweets, it seems that a site and app developer hired by Universal … Read more