The opening date for Super Nintendo World’s newest expansion at Universal Studios Japan — Donkey Kong Country — has officially been delayed several months. Opening Date Set for Donkey Kong Country Universal Studios Japan has released a statement apologizing for the delays and stating they can not make the previously promised “Spring 2024” timeline, instead … Read more
Everyone’s favorite Good Guys doll is back for the Halloween Horror Nights season at Universal Studios Japan. Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos This year’s Chucky haunted house features a brand new theme. Check out the new, scary, and grotesque horror at Universal Studios Japan! Chucky goes on a rampage at this crazy carnival you won’t soon … Read more
Universal Studios Japan has a lot to offer during the Halloween season, from fun to frightening. This year, Pokémon have joined in on the spooky celebration and several specialty items have been added to the menu at Studio Stars Cafe. You can catch a couple Pokémon during the Pokémon Jumpin’ Halloween Party or on your … Read more
The food kiosk in front of Cinema 4-D at Universal Studios Japan is currently offering My Melody & Kuromi-inspired churros for the Halloween season. There are two churro flavors. The My Melody churro is strawberry milk and decorated with a pink heart and flower. The Kuromi churro is salted caramel with a pink skull on … Read more
As Typhoon Lan approaches western Japan and prepares to make landfall, Universal Studios Japan has announced that it will be closing for the typhoon. Universal Studios Japan Closing Due to Approaching Typhoon The news was shared via an important notice on the park’s official website. As a result of the approaching Typhoon Lan, Universal Studios … Read more
A new Super Nintendo World merchandise collection has arrived at Universal Studios Japan that celebrates all the enemies players come across in the Super Mario universe, as well as through the land’s mini-games. New Super Nintendo World Merchandise at Universal Studios Japan We found the new items in 1-Up Factory. The collection is all displayed … Read more
This summer, Mario, Luigi, BowserJr. (for the first time) and others are making a splash with the Super Mario Power-Up Summer stage show at Universal Studios Japan. Super Mario Power-Up Summer The show takes place at Gramercy Park in the New York area, where Mario, Luigi, and Peach have burst out of Super Nintendo World … Read more
Tons of new promotional offerings have appeared for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Final Campaign, commemorating the Universal Studios Japan version of this attraction before it closes in January 2024. Let’s have a look: The Daily Bugle Spots Spider-Man One Last Time In a “final edition” of the Daily Bugle, this newspaper souvenir recreating “New … Read more
In a cryptic tweet, Universal Studios Japan said that a new experience will be coming soon to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In the first tweet, which features the image of Harry flying over Hogsmeade and is the stock photo for the Japan version of the land, it says “The world of magic never … Read more
Universal Studios Japan’s 20th anniversary is chugging along in spite of COVID-19, with plenty of incredible merchandise and food items on sale to commemorate the “No Limit!” celebration. Their next phase of the anniversary features a collaboration with McDonald’s Japan to create themed Happy Meal toys (or as it’s called in Japan, “Happy Set”) starting … Read more
This week, both Universal Studios Japan and the Oriental Land Company, owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, announced plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to all workers in the immediate future, as Japan’s effort to get the populace vaccinated continues to ramp up. Tokyo Disney Resort As announced by the Oriental Land Company, all approximately … Read more
Universal Studios Japan will be opening on weekends again starting June 26 now that the State of Emergency is being lifted. Universal Studios Japan closed for the second time on April 25th due to the third State of Emergency declaration in Osaka Prefecture. The park then reopened on June 1 for weekdays only with a … Read more
A Universal Studios Japan tradition is finally returning after resting due to COVID-19 last year, with the One Piece Premiere Summer show finally coming back to the park from August 6th through October 31st this year! One Piece Premiere Show Held every year since 2007 in the Waterworld amphitheatre, the One Piece Premiere Show this … Read more
As the UK strain of COVID-19 has quickly taken over the Kansai region that includes Osaka, Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura has announced that he will petition for a third State of Emergency declaration in Osaka Prefecture, which is home to Universal Studios Japan. The latest Emergency will include provisions to close locations “where infection risks are … Read more
With the 20th Anniversary “NO LIMIT!” celebration underway at Universal Studios Japan, a number of snacks paying tribute to the park’s opening day attractions are available at the aptly-named NO LIMIT! Market in the park’s New York area, from a delicious Terminator 2: 3-D black pepper bun to a questionable Back to the Future: The … Read more
Universal Studios Japan has rolled out several treats themed to the classic properties at the park, from JAWS to Back to the Future and many between! One in particular pays tribute to a beloved attraction that you may remember fondly—Terminator 2: 3-D! While long gone in Hollywood and Orlando, the iconic film still has a … Read more