PHOTOS: Level Up Your Souvenir Game with the NEW Super Mushroom Sipper Available at Mario Cafe in Universal Studios Japan

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The Mario Cafe is finally ready to welcome its first guests at Universal Studios Japan! And with it comes the debut of an epic new souvenir sipper—one that harkens back to days of blowing into Super Nintendo cartridges. Introducing the all-new Super Mushroom sipper, now available ahead of the grand opening of Super Nintendo World. … 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

PHOTOS: Universal Studios Japan Spooks Us With De-fright-ful Halloween Treats Manifesting September 28th

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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

REVIEW: Adorable Doraemon Dango Dumplings Comes with Delicious & Wacky Flavors at Universal Studios Japan

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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

REVIEW: Say “Bello!” to the Minion Splash (with Ramune) at Universal Studios Japan

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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

REVIEW: Adorable Doraemon Butt Dessert Tops Disappointing Doraemon Plate at Universal Studios Japan

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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

REVIEW: The Fin-Tastic JAWS Blue Hawaii Frappe at Universal Studios Japan

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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

PHOTOS: Universal Studios Japan Reveals Summer Merchandise On Sale Now

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Universal Studios Japan is gearing up for its summer event, Universal Summer Parade “We Are One” starting July 23rd, but the adorable and heat-relieving merchandise is already on sale now at the park. So, let’s take a look at what’s available to help beat the heat! These items are available now park-wide (except the flag) … Read more

PHOTOS: Delicious Summer Treats and Drinks Now Available at Universal Studios Japan

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No matter where you are, summer time means sweet treats to beat the heat, and Universal Studios Japan is no exception! Universal Studios Japan has introduced a number of drinks and snacks fit for the summer. So why don’t we explore what’s on offer? I bet you’ll be hungry by the end! Super Hot Turkey … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Donating Proceeds from Certain Meals to Osaka Prefecture COVID-19 Fund from Soft Opening

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Universal Studios Japan became the first theme park to reopen in Japan back on June 8th. Now that its soft opening period has come to a close, the park has revealed that proceeds from certain meals sold during the soft opening will go to Osaka Prefecture’s COVID-19 Helping Fund, in support of the medical workers … Read more