With a new temperature record set in Japan, more people than ever seem to be saying no thank you to going outdoors altogether.
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Sure, testing your Eva synchronization rate in the entry plug is pretty cool, but so is the food faithfully recreated from the anime.
A whole lot of people are going to be going home from Ghibli Park without seeing the whole thing, but maybe that’s by design.
One of Japan’s top three illumination parks in the Kanto region is going to get even better this year!
Feel like you’re in the world of the latest Doraemon movie on this new VR roller coaster ride!
The anticipated opening of the the miniature figure park was delayed by the coronavirus, but is now planned to open in June.
The staff and characters of Puroland want you to know that they’re waiting for your visit from the bottom of their hearts.
Look forward to real-life takes on Peach and Bowser’s castles, Mario Kart themed attractions and more!
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