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After Hello Kitty goes home for the day, some decidedly less cute characters will be taking over Sanrio Puroland.
Eradication squads to be dispatched to deal with outbreak, guests will need to prove they’re not infected by completing missions inside haunted theme park.
”But you see, I was drunk at the time!” is an unusual way to justify kicking someone in the face.
Come for the legend of Hanako-san, stay for the fun of being trapped inside a Japanese coffin.
Tokyo haunted house Obaken is supplying you with all things spooky this summer–safely at home!
Zombie Ferris Wheel of Hell is nearly 20 minutes of horror on Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel.
Pandemic is changing how haunted houses work in Japan, but the terrifying show will go on.
Pompompurin isn’t quite as cute when he’s hungering for your brains, but you can save him in this mission-based Sanrio Puroland horror event.
Experience a new breed of terror this autumn, but don’t tap on the glass! It’ll scare the fish.
Admission is free – just ask the friendly Google ghost you didn’t know was hiding inside your smartphone.
The newest instalment of Sanrio’s yearly horror night has a special twist, and covering your eyes won’t help you!
Escape from an Urban Legend looks to perfect the intriguing combination of scare houses and escape games.
You’d better come equipped with lots of decoy candy if you hope to escape this demonic daycare facility.
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