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
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
Summer is a hot, humid, and miserable time in Japan, and Osaka is certainly no exception. Fortunately, it seems Universal Studios Japan is ready to get back in the swing of things with seasonal events now that the reopening has thus far gone smoothly. Starting July 23rd, Universal Studios Japan will present “Universal Summer Parade: … Read more
To promote the new Doraemon film “Nobita’s New Dinosaur” releasing August 6th in Japan, Universal Studios Japan and Toho have teamed up to combine the world-famous Doraemon with Jurassic World to create some adorable new merchandise! So let’s take a look at these new items available now at Jurassic Outfitters in Jurassic Park! Pouch – … Read more
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
Japanese theme parks tend to be known for their pretty wacky merchandise compared to US parks, and apparel is no exception to that rule! On our latest trip to Universal Studios Japan, we spotted a collection of T-shirts themed to traditional Japanese art styles, including ukiyo-e! And the best part is that they feature beloved … Read more
Japan loves to make fun and poppy merchandise lines, and Universal Studios Japan is certainly no exception. On our latest trip to Osaka, we caught a stylish and cute new line with the tag “Most exciting day” all over! So let’s take a look at these cute items, available now across Universal Studios Japan, but … Read more
Theme park history was made once again by Universal today. But this time, it was across the Pacific Ocean in Japan. As we reported earlier, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka announced today that they will be reopening their gates on June 8th to passholders, and June 19th for general guests! This makes them the first … Read more
We may once again see theme park history very soon. An accidentally-posted video on the official Universal Studios Japan Twitter account may have revealed that Japan’s third-most-popular theme park will reopen its gates on June 19th, the first major park to return in Japan! The news came from a video that was accidentally tweeted by … Read more