Latest Universal Studios Japan Articles
Read the latest firsthand reports, visitor tips, seasonal event news, food, merchandise, and attraction guides for Universal Studios Japan.
USJ Attraction
2026 Latest USJ Attraction Guide: Rankings, Thrills, Wait Times, and Fear Levels
Do You Need a USJ Power-Up Band? What It Does, Price, and Buying Used
Where Can You Buy a USJ Power-Up Band? Online Store, In-Park Locations & Advance Purchase
USJ ONE PIECE Premier Show 2026: Low-Spoiler Opening-Night Report, Highlights, and Characters
USJ Rainy Day Guide: Open Attractions, What to Wear, and the Best Way to Tour
First Time at USJ with School-Age Kids: Our Summer Route for Mario, Harry Potter, and More
USJ Resident Evil Requiem x Halloween Horror Nights 2026: Preview the 30th-Anniversary Collaboration
USJ Halloween Horror Nights: All Night 2026 Complete Guide | Exclusive Shows and One-Night-Only Experiences
A Complete Guide to USJ’s Jaws! What Is the Movie’s Story? An Immersive Boat-Tour Attraction
USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Complete Guide | 15th-Anniversary Zombies, New Attractions & Tickets
USJ Harry Potter Area Guide: Attractions and Map
[2026 Latest] USJ Hollywood Dream – The Ride Song List: Fear Level, Wait Times & Backdrop Differences
Is Freeze Ray Sliders Scary or Motion-Sickness Inducing? Wait Times, Yoyakunori, and Height Requirements Explained
USJ Strategy
USJ Ultimate Guide 2026 | Today’s Crowd Levels, Tickets, and Itinerary
2026 USJ Mario Timed-Entry Tickets: App Steps, Lottery Tickets & Guaranteed Entry
How to Score 200+ Points on Mario Kart at USJ: High-Score Strategy Guide
Taking the First Train to USJ: Earliest Arrival Times from Osaka, Kyoto, Sannomiya, Nara, and More
Earthquake at USJ or in Osaka: Where to Evacuate and How to Get Home if Trains Stop
Getting to USJ from Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kobe: Compare Fares and Travel Times to Find the Best Route
USJ Terms and Fun Facts: 100 Tips to Make Universal Studios Japan More Fun
First Time at USJ with School-Age Kids: Our Summer Route for Mario, Harry Potter, and More
USJ Evening Ticket Complete Guide: Twilight Pass, Night Pass & Summer Season Pass Compared (2026)
Do You Need a USJ Express Pass? 2026 Types, Prices, and How to Choose
USJ Ticket Prices 2026: Calendar, Cheapest Dates & Ways to Save
Fastest Route to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Photo and Map Guide from the USJ Entrance to the Mario Area
USJ Crowd Forecast for August 2026: Summer Vacation, Night Events, and Best Days to Visit
USJ Horror Night
【USJ Resident Evil】Night-Crawling Predator “Licker” Debuts as a Stunningly Detailed Popcorn Bucket!
USJ Halloween Horror Nights: All Night 2026 Complete Guide | Exclusive Shows and One-Night-Only Experiences
How Scary Is USJ’s “Zanzō”? R-18 Waiver, Solo Room, and Liquid Effects Explained
USJ Zombies 2026 Latest News: High School Zombies, Zombie de Dance, Street Zombies, and Final-Show-Only “Rat-tat-tat” and “Show”
Zombies at Universal Studios Japan. All types
Universal Studios Japan Horry Night2024
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Is Donkey Kong’s Crazy Mine Car scary? What about the floating sensation? Spoiler alert! Where is the Pikmin Power Up Band experience hidden in the queue?
Universal Studios Japan! Donkey Kong Country advance experience and impressions! The trolley gets wet.
Discover the World’s First Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan – Opening December 11, 2024!
How to enjoy USJ Mario Area Super Nintendo World 10 times more♪ A must for beginners!
What Time Do USJ Mario Timed Entry eTickets Run Out? Weekdays vs. Weekends in 2026
Donkey Kong Country goes to Universal Japan. Introducing the attractions of Mine Cart Mandness
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Latest Kansai Outing Guides
Discover recently published articles about events, exhibitions, museums, immersive experiences, and places to visit in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and the wider Kansai region.
Osaka, Kyoto and Nara Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Kobe Suma Sea World Preview Report♪ Orcas & Dolphins♪ Aquarium, Hotel & Restaurant Impressions
Osaka Juso: New Street-Food Spot Minamo Juso Opens! We Tried 8 Standout Vendors
Become the Hero of a Period Drama!? An Immersive Experience Adults Can’t Resist at the Renewed Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Complete Guide to Toei Kyoto Studio Park Food: 10 Street Eats, Lunches, and Sweets
Like a World Expo Pavilion! Shima Spain Village’s Javier Castle Museum Review: New Gaudí and Sagrada Família Exhibits
Osaka: Tokyo Exhibition Drew About 500,000 Visitors! “The Great Extinction Exhibition—The Big Five in the History of Life” Opens July 17 with World-First Fossils and a 551 Collaboration
Osaka: Gamba Osaka Alumni Join the USJ 25th Anniversary Stage! On-Site Report from “EDION presents Namba Genki Matsuri 2026”
Shima Spain Village: Highlights, Time Needed, and the Best Way to Explore for Adults
Where to Watch the Shima Spain Village Parade: Best Viewing Spots and How to Enjoy Dance Time
2026 Kansai Summer-Break Outing Guide | Kids, Dates, Indoor & Night Events
NHK Taiga Drama Special Exhibition “Toyotomi Brothers!” Osaka: Hideyoshi and Hidenaga’s Bond and Highlights
Expo-Inspired Future Sleep Sensor Beds! Inside the Luxurious Rooms at THE PASONA natureverse retreat, a Preventive Wellness Retreat Aiming to Extend Healthy Life Expectancy
Latest GREEN×EXPO 2027 News
Follow the latest news, venue information, attractions, visitor guides, and developments related to GREEN×EXPO 2027 in Yokohama.
Legacy event for the Osaka-Kansai Expo

After the Expo: We Even Met Kuro-Myaku! Limited Event at the EXPO 2025 Official Cafe
Like a World Expo Pavilion! Shima Spain Village’s Javier Castle Museum Review: New Gaudí and Sagrada Família Exhibits
Complete Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Restaurant & Dining Menu Guide: Great Food and Maps
After the Expo: Where Are Those Pavilions Now? A Special Exhibition Tracing What Happened After EXPO ’70
After the Expo: The Emotion Returns with “Future of Life+”—Upgraded Exhibits, a Natsume Soseki Android Conversation, and New Merchandise
After the Expo—A Life Twice Destined to Be Cut Down Lives On: The Miraculous, Tearful Transplant of a Ginkgo Tree
Latest Post-Expo Osaka-Kansai Articles
Explore events, restaurants, pavilion relocations, cultural projects, and new experiences continuing the legacy of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
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Universal Studios Japan Guide
Discover attractions, seasonal events, restaurants, merchandise, crowd information, and useful tips for planning a day at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.
HAPPYELL’s editors visit USJ throughout the year and share firsthand reports, photos, and practical advice.
Events and Places to Visit in Kansai
Looking for something to do during your trip? Explore current exhibitions, festivals, family events, immersive experiences, and seasonal attractions in Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.
The linked event pages are updated on the Japanese edition of HAPPYELL and contain the latest local information.

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