We were able to attend the Press Preview of Cool Japan 2018, which runs from January 19 until June 24, where park guests can experience FINAL FANTASY XR RIDE and Monster Hunter. During my visit, no cameras were allowed inside the building. FINAL FANTASY XR RIDE is a revamped version of Space Fantasy – the Ride. Guests put on VR, or “crystal” goggles and are put inside the popular fantasy franchise. The attraction’s story seems to take place from Final Fantasy 7-10, where we witness a battle between popular characters Cloud and Sephiroth. The ride is similar to Carry Pamyu Pamyu (2016) and Evangelion…
Author: Haru Kawashima
Here’s a photo update featuring the Universal Wonder Christmas offerings and other happenings around Universal Studios Japan. In this update, we’ll be taking a look at Holiday decorations around the park and Wizarding World, the Minion Mayhem Christmas Party, and the Gift of Angels nighttime show. Let’s take a look around Universal Studios Japan, shall we? Park Update Index » General Christmas Decorations » Christmas in the Wizarding World » Jurassic Park: The Ride » Christmas Merchandise » Minion Mayhem Christmas Party » The Gift of Angels III: The Voice of an Angel General Christmas Decorations Down Hollywood, there are…
Here’s a quick photo update around Universal Studios Japan, showcasing the latest on Super Nintendo World construction and the Festa De Parade. The Festa De Parade, which is a part of Universal Studios Japan’s daytime Halloween celebration, takes place every day and runs until Nov 5th. All the floats are re-used from the “Universal Reboooooorn Parade” and “Minion Water Surprise Parade” from this summer. Parade starts from between Terminator 2 and Space Fantasy: The Ride; and finishes at backstreet of New York, right next to the Spider-man attraction. ◊◊◊◊◊ Over at the Nintendo construction area, no big changes have happened since…
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA opened on August 26, 2017 at Universal CityWalk Osaka – the newest official hotel affiliate of Universal Studios Japan. Some of the amenities in the hotel include clothes rack, sofa bed, electric kettle, hairdryer, toothbrush and slippers. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Some rooms have large windows featuring Osaka bay views. Skyspa is located on the 14th floor and features an open-air bath and hot tub, and offers views of the Osaka waterfront. The hotel’s restaurant is located at 2nd floor of the hotel and offers buffet breakfast for an additional cost. The hotel is directly…
Universal Studios Japan has started to sell Halloween goodies, including a bunch of new merchandise for the haunt season. This year, the merchandise features Snoopy, Minions, Elmo and Hello Kitty. The Snoopy/Horror Nights collaboration has never been done before at Universal Studios Japan. The skull necklace is on sale for 2,000 yen, and is recommended for those who want more terror and thrills. When switched on, the lights work as a target for the scareactors, and will offer up a “special experience” with the zombie scareactors. The Universal Surprise Halloween event, which features Halloween Horror Nights, starts Sept 8.
While most of the construction is still piles of dirt, we wanted to highlight the location of the future home of Super Nintendo World in relation to the rest of the park. Universal Studios Japan has 2 Universal gates. One is connected to City Walk, while the other (shown below) is connected to parking lot. This is the entrance closest to the construction area from the Studios Entrance. From this route, you will see backside of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey show building. In the photos below, its evident that not much movement has happened; but you can see…
Here’s a photo update featuring the Summer offerings and other happenings around Universal Studios Japan. In this update, we’ll be taking a look at Jump Summer, Universal Summer Festival, the Minion Water Surprise Festival Parade, and more! Let’s take a look around Universal Studios Japan, shall we? Park Update Index » CityWalk » New Transformers Shop » Dragon Quest: The Real » Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D & JOJO’s Bizarre Adventure: The Real 4-D » Dragon Ball Z Snack Cart » Space Fantasy: The Ride with Dreams Come True » Universal Summer Festival » Minion Water Surprise Parade »…
Construction has begun at Universal Studios Japan for the future home of Super Nintendo World. Located behind the JAWS attraction, and in-between the Wizarding World and WaterWorld, construction only takes up half of the South Side area of the parking lot. Based on speculation, it’s possible they will be putting the entrance near the WaterWorld side; but they will need to move away the backstage area of the show. Another option is placing it right next to the Hogsmeade entrance, as the location is right beside the construction area and it would be easy to connect with the new land. Super…