USJ Key Challenges: 5 Power-Up Band Mini-Games, Rules & Hidden Bonus Tips
At SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at USJ, wearing a watch-like band on your wrist lets you experience Mario games using your whole body. The band is called the “Power-Up Band.” The…
Author: Happyell EditorChief Yasuhiro Motouchi
Theme park expert in Universal Studios Japan and Expo 2025 Osaka. CEO of Happyell Inc. and Editor-in-Chief of Theme Park Media Happyell. Visiting USJ for 25+ years, Crystal Rank member, sharing guides and crowd forecasts.
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USJ Mario Area SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: 10x More Fun — Beginner’s Guide
■USJ Mario Area: What Is SUPER NINTENDO WORLD? USJ’s new area SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is an area where you can spend the whole day experiencing the world of the Mario…
USJ Bowser Jr. Boss Battle: How to Play and Get a High Score
Bowser Jr. Boss Battle is an attraction you can experience after collecting three keys in theSUPER NINTENDO WORLDKey Challenges. We’ll explain how to play the Boss Battle, strategies for clearing…
What Will the Italy Pavilion at GREEN×EXPO 2027 Feature? Reusing Elements from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Italy Pavilion
What You’ll Learn in This Article GREEN×EXPO 2027 Italy Pavilion renderings and architectural concept What will be carried over from the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai to Yokohama…
What Will the UK Exhibit at GREEN×EXPO 2027 Feature? A “British Garden” Is Coming to Yokohama
The United Kingdom will officially participate in GREEN×EXPO 2027 (Yokohama International Horticultural Expo), and a “British Garden” showcasing the traditions and beauty of the UK is planned for Yokohama. The…
Factory of Fear: Desperate Zombie Tour — Spoiler-Free Guide | USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Factory of Fear is a horror attraction where you walk through a “zombie manufacturing factory” “Factory of Fear: Desperate Zombie Tour” is a walkthrough horror attraction appearing at Universal Studios…
Osaka Temperatures by Month | What to Wear at USJ for Morning-to-Night Temperature Swings [Women & Men]
What you’ll learn in this article Monthly temperatures and clothing guidelines for Osaka and USJ from January through December Women’s and men’s outfit ideas for spring/fall temperature swings and extreme…
USJ Halloween Food 2026 Guide: New Hamikuma, Snoopy, Hello Kitty & KATE Menus
What you’ll learn in this article USJ Halloween Food 2026 limited menus and where to find them Highlights of featured foods, including Hamikuma, Snoopy, and the KATE collaboration Sale start…
USJ Halloween Merchandise 2026 Guide: First Tomie Collaboration, Hamikuma & New KATE Items
What you’ll learn in this article Highlights of USJ Halloween merchandise for 2026 Release dates and sales locations for the Tomie collaboration and new Hamikuma items How to choose, including…
Why Do USJ Attractions Close? Maintenance, Bad Weather, and Temporary Suspensions Explained
What You’ll Learn in This Article Attractions on long-term suspension at USJ as of 2026 How to check today’s temporary closures and scheduled closures for your visit date Attractions more…