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October 15, 2020 By Tharin White 1 Comment

Mario Cafe and Store opens at Universal Studios Japan

Super Nintendo World will no longer be opening in 2020 due to the ongoing health restrictions worldwide, but, that doesn’t mean that Mario, Luigi and the vibrant world of their games cannot be enjoyed at Universal Studios Japan until then. Today, the brand-new Mario Cafe and Store has opened, and guests have begun to enjoy new food and drink items, get fun photo-ops, and purchase exclusive merchandise.

Guests eating in the new Mario Cafe — *Photo by Universal Studios Japan*

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October 8, 2020 By Tharin White Leave a Comment

Photo Update: Super Nintendo World awaits guests’ arrival

Just yesterday, it was announced that Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan will be opening in spring 2021 – but this delay seems to focus more so on the inability for many to travel instead of construction issues. In fact, the land looks almost ready to go right now. These photos, taken by The Sankei News, provide us great aerial visuals of this colorful new area.

Aerial look at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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October 7, 2020 By Brittani Tuttle Leave a Comment

Super Nintendo World to open spring 2021 at Universal Studios Japan

After much delay, Universal Studios Japan has set a new opening season for the highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World – the first-ever theme park land based on the characters and worlds of Nintendo.

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September 13, 2020 By Tharin White Leave a Comment

A new look at Super Nintendo World’s amazing in-park effects

It has been over two months since we have gotten a good look at the construction progress on Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan. In that time they’ve added numerous new in-park effects that amplify the already fun and energetic land. New footage, taken by 爆釣会会長ばくちょうかいかいちょう on Youtube, gives us an idea of the incredible attention to detail we can expect in the park.

Goombas, coins, Super Mushrooms, a Koopa Troopa, and a Thwomp!

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August 30, 2020 By Tharin White Leave a Comment

Artist creates Disney and pop culture patch tattoos

There are so many tattoo options and tattoo artists in the world. What can can be done to make them unique? Duda Lozano from Brazil has made his own niche market with tattoos resembling patches, AKA patch tattoos. Artwork on the skin that looks like it was recently sewn or ironed on.

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July 1, 2020 By Tharin White Leave a Comment

Super Nintendo World opening delayed; COVID-19 restrictions eased at Universal Studios Japan

Super Nintendo World, the highly-anticipated expansion to Universal Studios Japan, has delayed its opening for the time being. On the other hand, due to safe practices, the park is widening its ticket availability and easing COVID-19 restrictions.

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June 12, 2020 By Tharin White Leave a Comment

Super Nintendo World in Japan tests new effects

Universal Studios Japan has recently reopened its gates to locals. Since then, photos and videos of Super Nintendo World construction have come pouring in. This article features media from @jyomii7 on Instagram, @usj1 on Twitter, @LCASTUDIOS_USJ on Twitter, and @EtiaCSXZDkkpdbs on Twitter.

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May 28, 2020 By Tharin White 3 Comments

Photo Update: Super Nintendo World in Japan makes incredible progress

While the theme park world has come to a bit of halt, Universal Studios Japan has not slowed construction at all! In fact, Super Nintendo World appears almost ready to open. Thanks to @imaiko02 on Instagram, we got these incredible shots of the upcoming land.

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March 20, 2020 By Tharin White 1 Comment

Photo Update: Nintendo construction continues in Japan amid temporary closures

The world of theme parks has changed incredibly since this time last year, for better and for worse. Numerous closures have stopped guests from enjoying almost every theme park worldwide. In Japan, however, this hasn’t seemed to stop the Super Nintendo World construction process at Universal Studios.