Universal Studios Japan marks 20th anniversary amid pandemic

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Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka marked its 20th anniversary Wednesday, but without any large-scale events to celebrate the occasion due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The film-themed entertainment complex has grown into one of Japan's major tourist magnets. But a huge drop-off in the number of foreign visitors due to limits on entry to Japan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 continues to weigh on its revenues.

"The park holds events themed on films and games that I'm familiar with, so I'm excited every time I come here," said a 31-year-old woman from Takatsuki in Osaka Prefecture, who has often visited the amusement facility since its opening in March 2001. Shortly after its birth amid expectations it would boost the economy of the Kansai region in western Japan, the park faced an uphill battle as it initially had few facilities targeted at small children.

 

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