National Jan 22, 2022
No injuries after 30 stranded on Universal Studios Japan roller coaster
Everyone aboard the Hollywood Dream roller coaster in Osaka was rescued by staff about 90 minutes after it stopped.
Business / Corporate Dec 23, 2021
As Bob Iger departs, Disney investors also look to get off the ride
by Christopher Palmeri
Walt Disney Co.’s board promised a smooth transition from the end of the Bob Iger era to the new regime under CEO Bob Chapek, but the reality looks much rockier.
Business / Corporate Oct 25, 2021
Tokyo Disneyland allows guests in Halloween costumes with conditions
The practice of dressing up and visiting the park for Halloween was put on hold last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business Oct 21, 2021
Starting Nov. 1, Tokyo Disneyland will be open between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and Tokyo DisneySea between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
National Oct 11, 2021
A part of the third floor of the attraction — about 1 meter in width and 2.3 meters in length — collapsed after a beam supporting the wooden floor was displaced.
Business / Corporate 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.
Business / Corporate Jul 12, 2021
VR 'Demon Slayer' ride to debut in September at Universal Studios Japan
The attraction is set to open from Sept. 17 to Feb. 13 next year.
Business / Corporate Jun 28, 2021
'Demon Slayer' attraction to open at Universal Studios Japan
Visitors will be able to "experience the fluid swordsmanship, and even the breathing, of the hero Tanjiro Kamado," the park said.
Business May 16, 2021
Tokyo's theaters and theme parks begin to reopen — with conditions
Visitors are being asked to wear masks properly, and alcoholic drinks are not being served.
National May 3, 2021
Fire-hit Shuri Castle re-created in miniature form at theme park
A 2019 fire destroyed a large portion of the compound including the main buildings.
Business May 1, 2021
Disneyland fans hail 'greatest feeling ever' as theme park finally reopens
Fans wearing Mickey Mouse ears lined up as Disneyland in California finally reopened Friday, more than 400 days after the pandemic forced an unprecedented closure for the self-styled "Happiest Place on Earth." "It is the greatest feeling ever!" said Momi Young-Wilkins, a 55-year-old mother as ...
