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 ...
Business / Corporate Mar 18, 2021
Super Mario attraction opens at USJ in Osaka after postponements
The opening of the ¥60 billion attraction was delayed from last summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business / Corporate Dec 11, 2020
Dragon Quest attraction coming to Awaji Island theme park in Hyogo
The opening will coincide with the 35th anniversary of the game series' first installment.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Nov 23, 2020
Raise a glass in memory of Tokyo's messier tourist traps
by Patrick St. Michel
Robot Restaurant and MariCar (or Street Kart or whatever you want to call it) were problematic tourist experiences, sure. That doesn't mean they weren't bold.
Business / Corporate Oct 30, 2020
Tokyo Disney Resort operator to log first annual net loss since listing
Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, said Thursday that it is bracing for its first full-year consolidated net loss since its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1996. The company said it expects to report a net loss of ...
Business / Corporate Oct 16, 2020
Tokyo theme park Yomiuriland becomes new office for teleworkers
by Kim Kyung Hoon
Yomiuriland is offering packages including a workspace by the pool and rides on its Ferris wheel.