REVIEW: NEW Witch’s Cauldron Lemon Cake Truly Is Enchanting at The Three Broomsticks in Universal Studios Japan

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While the four Hogwarts House Churritos at The Magic Neep may have rallied your school spirit, what if you’re already a grown witch or wizard? Then look no further than the new Witch’s Cauldron Lemon Cake at The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Japan! This enchanting cake comes with several mystical layers, each … Read more

REVIEW: Cute New “Despicable Me” Minion Corn Soup (with Gru Toast) at Universal Studios Japan

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As winter approaches, you might be looking for ways to warm up while you journey around the parks. Sometimes we reach for cocoa, other times you want a nice bowl of soup to warm you up. Maybe you could go for the wacky Potato Chip Drink with consommé soup, or try this new Minion Corn … Read more

VIDEO: Meet the Sesame Street Friends in Holiday Garb in “Universal Wonderland Season’s Joy” at Universal Studios Japan

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Universal Wonderland at Universal Studios Japan is home to kid-friendly friends from Hello Kitty, Peanuts, and of course Sesame Street! And this holiday, it’s Elmo and his friends taking center stage in the Season’s Joy character greeting in Universal Wonderland! Luckily, we were able experience a preview of this holiday’s special greeting, and you can … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious NEW Minion Pop’n Hot Chocolate is Sure to Warm Your Spirit at Universal Studios Japan

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With winter upon us once again, the Universal parks around the world are coming up with ways to keep us warm and cozy through the day! From the return of Hot Butterbeer both in Orlando and Osaka to the crazy Potato Chip Drink with consommé soup, there’s so many choices! Now, Universal Studios Japan has … 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

REVIEW: NEW “Harry Potter” Hogwarts House Churros Show Our School Pride at Universal Studios Japan

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Grab your Quaffle and trusty broomstick, it’s Quidditch season at Universal Studios Japan! Whether you’re the ultimate Harry Potter fan or listen to your crazy friends talk about it, you know every budding witch or wizard attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is admitted to one of four houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. And … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate Christmas with Friends from Peanuts, Sesame Street, and Hello Kitty in “Happy Christmas Street Party” at Universal Studios Japan

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It’s the holiday season once more at Universal Studios Japan, and the park has come up with a few creative ways to hold entertainment while keeping a proper social distance. We saw it during Halloween with the new Monsters de Dance show, and now the park is featuring friends from all over Universal Studios Japan … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Announces 20th Anniversary Theme of “No Limit!”

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On March 31, 2021, Universal Studios Japan will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and they’re planning a huge celebration to commemorate! While we don’t quite have all the details yet, the park did reveal the theme of the anniversary—”No Limit!” The park offered the following statement regarding their 20th anniversary: In these days when we cannot … 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

REVIEW: NEW Halloween Pumpkin Chestnut & No-Bake Cheesecake Churritos Spook Our Taste Buds at Universal Studios Japan

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Halloween may be a scary time for our eyes and ears, but it shouldn’t be for our taste buds! And while I’ll usually laud Universal Studios Japan for its higher caliber of food, the park seems to have hit a bit of a mixed bag with their new Halloween Churritos, announced last month. One of … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Full “Monsters De Dance” Halloween Show at Universal Studios Japan

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There’s truly no greater symbol of the Halloween season than monsters, and Universal Studios Japan has brought them out of captivity from the Universal Monsters Live Rock n’ Roll Show to dance along with Guests on the streets of Hollywood for a spooky seasonal celebration! The new Monsters De Dance show on Mel’s Stage allows … 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 – ¥900 ($8.54) The masks … Read more

REVIEW: Mario, Luigi, and Peach Inspired Pancake Sandwiches & Character Drinks Debut at the NEW Mario Cafe at Universal Studios Japan

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The Mario Cafe is finally ready to welcome its first Guests at Universal Studios Japan! But of course, you might be wondering how you’ll decide which Mario pancake sandwich to eat, or whether to sip on the Peach or Luigi special drinks. Well fear not, because we had the chance to try them all today, … 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