Business / Corporate Jul 31, 2020
Japan cafe Pronto to debut in Taiwan at Yokohama Hakkeijima aquarium
The island will be Pronto's third foreign market after China and Singapore.
National Jul 28, 2020
Construction begins on Studio Ghibli theme park ahead of 2022 partial opening
The facility's five areas will bring to life films by Hayao Miyazaki, such as "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away."
Business Jul 18, 2020
Disney parks are nearly empty and that seems to be the plan
by Christopher Palmeri
The company's resorts have capped visitor numbers and enforced social distancing measures.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jul 11, 2020
Social media finds itself in a new role as businesses reopen
by Patrick St. Michel
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. At the beginning of July, Tokyo Disneyland ...
Business Jul 7, 2020
Universal Studios Japan visitors can ride the park's first 'Doraemon'-themed roller coaster until January 2021.
Business / Corporate 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.
Business / Corporate Jun 23, 2020
Tokyo Disney parks to reopen on July 1 after four-month closure
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will reopen from July 1 after a four-month suspension over the coronavirus, its operator said Tuesday, as Japan gradually reopens its economy. Oriental Land said the two resorts, located in Chiba Prefecture, will resume operations for a limited number of visitors ...
Business Jun 13, 2020
Toshimaen calls it quits, to be replaced by Harry Potter theme park in 2023
The 94-year-old amusement park, which has entertained generations, will close for good in August.
Business Jun 8, 2020
Universal Studios Japan reopens to local residents after three-month hiatus
People seemed to enjoy the smaller crowds caused by the Hollywood theme park's phased reopening plan.
Business Jun 4, 2020
The Universal Studios Japan movie theme park will prohibit visitors from giving high-fives or hugs to staff members in character costumes when it reopens Monday, the operator said Thursday. The park in Osaka will also urge customers to avoid being too close to each other ...