Multi-year creative alliance promises interactive theme park entertainment kicking off soon.
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Donkey Kong, his pals, and new roller coaster will be waiting in jungle expansion that nearly doubles the size of Nintendo’s domain at USJ.
Fans lined up for hours for this anime character, and a lot of them had to return home empty-handed.
Wisteria Restaurant to pop up at Universal Studios Japan alongside Demon Slayer AR coaster.
Fans will get to feel the force of Tanjiro’s Water Breathing and other magical forces from the smash-hit anime.
Blow your warp whistle and hop on this whirlwind tour of all that Universal Studios Japan’s newest section has to offer.
Universal Studios Japan wants to get guests riding that Mario Kart roller coaster very quickly.
Thank you Mario! But Universal Studios Japan’s expansion opening date is in another time period.
Guests at Universal Studios Japan’s new Nintendo zone can enjoy the delicious fillings of Bowser’s minions at Yoshi’s Snack Island.
Universal Studios Japan also gives hints about Yoshi ride, Bowser Jr. boss battle attraction, and punching park’s question mark blocks.
One of our own reporters has a go at making a personal Halloween-themed mask for USJ’s newest event.
Park finally has a timetable to let us start racing Mario Karts, punching question blocks, and eating Luigi’s hat.
Feel like you’re in the world of the latest Doraemon movie on this new VR roller coaster ride!
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