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A mock-up of Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs theme area, with features inspired by the film "Frozen" among its attractions, is unveiled at the Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 27, 2024
Tokyo's DisneySea reveals model of Fantasy Springs, set to open in June
The new zone draw on films such as "Frozen," "Peter Pan" and "Tangled" as inspiration for its features and rides.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 24, 2023
Peak prices at Tokyo Disney and Osaka's Universal Studios set to top ¥10,000
Oriental Land, the Tokyo Disney Resort operator, said that it will widen admission fee ranges to ease the concentration of visitors during peak seasons and weekends.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Longform
Oct 31, 2022
Can Japan’s pandemic-hit amusement parks return with a bang?
Does the opening of Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture reflect a turnaround in fortunes for theme park operators in Japan?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Oct 3, 2022
Tokyo Disney resort shifts to fewer visitors and better customer satisfaction
The parks' operator hopes to boost revenue by freeing visitors from long lines and offering them opportunities to spend more on dining and shopping.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 30, 2021
Tokyo Disney parks and USJ to admit more visitors as emergency ends
Japan's government has decided to lift the COVID-19 state of emergency covering Tokyo and 18 other prefectures, taking into account the steady decline in the number of new infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jul 11, 2020
Social media finds itself in a new role as businesses reopen
Many residents of Japan are still a long way from feeling remotely like they did before the COVID-19 pandemic began, but that hasn’t stopped a number of nonessential businesses from starting up again after months of being closed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2020
Tokyo Disney parks reopen after four-month closure due to coronavirus
Attractions and restaurants will cater to a smaller number of visitors while most entertainment shows and parades will remain canceled.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2020
Universal Studios Japan to reopen June 8 after three-month shutdown
Tokyo Disney Resort and USJ have been closed since Feb. 29 to aid in Japan's efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2020
Tokyo Disney parks to extend closure again over coronavirus
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will again extend their closure and decide their reopening date in mid-May to curb the spread of the new coronavirus in line with the government's request, operator Oriental Land Co. said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 19, 2020
Tokyo Disneyland workers press for wages to be paid through virus shutdown
A labor union for nonregular workers at Tokyo Disneyland on Thursday asked the operator of the major theme park to keep paying staff while the facility remains closed due to the spread of COVID-19.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 31, 2020
Tokyo Disney resorts to raise ticket prices in April
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will raise the prices of their one-day passports on April 1, operator Oriental Land Co. has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 1, 2019
Record 15.7 million visit Tokyo Disney resorts in April-September period
A total of 15.74 million people visited Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea from April through September this year, a record high for the six-month period for the second year in a row, helped by the 10-day Golden Week holiday and a new attraction, Oriental Land Co. said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 14, 2018
Oriental Land plans $2.3 billion expansion for Tokyo DisneySea
The operator of Tokyo DisneySea is investing ¥250 billion ($2.3 billion) in its biggest expansion in almost two decades as Walt Disney Co. continues to upgrade its theme parks in Asia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 3, 2018
Tokyo Disney theme parks log first rise in attendance in three years
Oriental Land Co. said its Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea theme parks saw a 0.3 percent rise in attendance in fiscal 2017, up for the first time in three years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2017
Tokyo Disney parks operator planning ¥300 billion expansion aimed at overseas and older visitors
Oriental Land Co., operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, is planning to spend roughly ¥300 billion ($2.7 billion) to expand the two theme parks, sources with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 5, 2016
Tokyo DisneySea fetes 15th anniversary
Tokyo DisneySea, the popular marine-based amusement park next to Disneyland, marked its 15th anniversary Sunday with Mickey Mouse and the other Disney characters welcoming visitors with a dance performance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2016
Tokyo DisneySea's Children's Day jogging event attracts 1,000 entrants
About 1,000 people participated in a jogging event held at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on Thursday to mark Children's Day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 3, 2015
Tokyo Disneyland operator to open fourth hotel in June in Chiba
The operator of the Disney theme parks in Japan said Wednesday it will open its fourth hotel near Tokyo next June, encouraged by the growing popularity of the existing three hotels.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 20, 2015
Tokyo DisneySea announces new ride based on 'Finding Nemo'
The operator of the Disney theme parks in Japan will open a new attraction featuring the Disney/Pixar animated film series "Finding Nemo" at the Tokyo DisneySea theme park in spring 2017.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Dec 12, 2014
Brightening your holiday mood
It's the most wonderful time of the year — well, that's what the song says, anyway. For many, December is a flurry of tinsel, wrapping paper and anxiety, while for others it as a time to reflect on the year ahead.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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