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{{Short description|Theme park in Osaka, Japan}}
{{About|the Japanese theme park|the Universal Pictures's Japanese branch|NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan}}
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{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Universal Studios Japan
| logo = USJLogo2024.png
| image = USJ 5years.JPG
| caption = Universal Studios Japan entrance in 2006
| location = [[Konohana-ku, Osaka]]
| location2 = [[Japan]]
| theme = Show business and [[Universal Pictures|Universal]] entertainment
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.usj.co.jp/e/}}
| owner = USJ [[Gōdō gaisha|LLC]]<br />([[Universal Destinations & Experiences]])<br />{{small|(wholly owned by [[NBCUniversal]], a division of [[Comcast]])}}<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-28/comcast-to-buy-rest-of-universal-studios-japan-for-2-3-billion | title=Comcast to Buy Rest of Universal Studios Japan for $2.3 Billion | newspaper=Bloomberg.com | date=28 February 2017 | access-date=2017-03-04 | archive-date=2017-03-04 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304193820/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-28/comcast-to-buy-rest-of-universal-studios-japan-for-2-3-billion | url-status=live }}</ref>
| general_manager = 
| operator = USJ LLC<br />{{small|[[Universal Destinations & Experiences]]}}
| opening_date = {{Start date and age|2001|03|31|df=yes}}
| previous_names = 
| season = 
| visitors = 16 million (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:13691780-8574-4346-89a1-7841afe1c597?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover|title = TEA/AECOM 2023 Global Attractions Attendance Report |date = 2024 |access-date = 16 August 2024 }}</ref>
| area = 54 ha<ref name="for"/> (133 acres)
| rides = 
| coasters = 5
| water_rides = 
| slogan = 
| footnotes = 
| coordinates = {{coord|34|39|53|N|135|25|59|E|type:landmark|display=title,inline}}
| status = Operating
}}

{{nihongo|'''Universal Studios Japan'''|ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン}} is a [[theme park]] located in [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]. Opened on March 31, 2001, it is one of six [[Universal Destinations & Experiences|Universal Studios theme parks]] worldwide and was the first to open outside the [[United States]].<ref name="for"/> The park is owned and operated by {{nihongo foot|'''USJ [[Gōdō gaisha|LLC]],'''|合同会社[[w:ja:ユー・エス・ジェイ|ユー・エス・ジェイ]]|Gōdō gaisha Yū Esu Jei|formerly the ''USJ Co., Ltd.'' until 2018}} a wholly owned subsidiary of [[NBCUniversal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2017-03-02/comcast-purchases-universal-studios-japan-as-wholly-owned-subsidiary/.112920|title=Comcast Purchases Universal Studios Japan as Wholly Owned Subsidiary|date=March 2, 2017|access-date=March 7, 2021|archive-date=February 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210133526/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2017-03-02/comcast-purchases-universal-studios-japan-as-wholly-owned-subsidiary/.112920|url-status=live}}</ref> The park is similar in layout to [[Universal Studios Florida]] and contains selected attractions from both [[Universal Orlando]] and [[Universal Studios Hollywood]], in addition to a small number of unique attractions.

Over 11 million guests visited the park in its opening year, making it the fastest theme park to reach the 10 million guest milestone at the time. In 2023, USJ hosted 16 million visitors, making it the third-most visited theme park in the world behind [[Magic Kingdom]] and [[Disneyland]], and the most visited theme park in [[Asia]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:13691780-8574-4346-89a1-7841afe1c597?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover|title = TEA/AECOM 2023 Global Attractions Attendance Report |date = 2024 |access-date = 16 August 2024 }}</ref>

== History ==
In December 1992, Osaka Universal Planning Inc. was established in Minato-ku, Osaka to plan and research for the development and construction of a large-scale theme park in Japan. In February 1996, the master agreement regarding planning, construction and operation of the Universal Studios Japan theme park was concluded with American corporation [[MCA Inc.]] Osaka Universal Planning Inc. was also renamed USJ Co., Ltd.<ref name="usj.co.jp">{{cite web | url=https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/history.html | title=History:UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN SITE | access-date=2022-11-10 | archive-date=2022-11-10 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110200255/https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/history.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Licensing agreements regarding the planning, construction and operation of Universal Studios Japan was concluded with the Universal Group in 1998 and later that year, construction of the theme park officially began. 

In July 1999, Universal sealed a marketing deal with 11 major Japanese companies, including [[All Nippon Airways]] and [[Panasonic|Matsushita Electric]], to sponsor the park's attractions.<ref>{{cite news |title=Universal bags park deal in Osaka |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19990802-1.2.68.3.5?qt=universal,%20studios,%20japan&q=universal%20studios%20japan |work=The Straits Times |agency=AFP |date=August 2, 1999}}</ref>

On February 21, 2001, in preparation for the opening of Universal Studios Japan,<ref>{{cite news |title=Flying pecker |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/eyeball20010222-1.2.3.17.3?qt=universal,%20studios,%20japan&q=universal%20studios%20japan |work=Project Eyeball |agency=AFP |date=February 22, 2001}}</ref> All Nippon Airways unveiled the Woody Woodpecker-themed Woody Jet, using the Boeing 767-300, for its domestic flights.<ref>{{cite news |title=Take off to Osaka with Woody |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/biztimes20010223-1.2.57.12.2?qt=universal,%20studios,%20japan&q=universal%20studios%20japan |work=Business Times (Singapore) |publisher=AFP |date=February 23, 2001}}</ref> The next day, Universal Studios Japan held a pre-opening preview.<ref>{{cite news |title=For old times' sake |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/eyeball20010223-1.2.3.11.2?qt=universal,%20studios,%20japan&q=universal%20studios%20japan |agency=Reuters |work=Project Eyeball |date=February 23, 2001}}</ref>

The park opened on March 31, 2001,<ref name="usj.co.jp"/><ref name="for">{{cite news |title=Japanese home for Snoopy and gang |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20010330-1.2.10.10?qt=universal,%20studios,%20japan&q=universal%20studios%20japan |work=Today (Singaporean newspaper) |date=March 30, 2001}}</ref> being the third to be opened by Universal and the first outside the United States, costing US$ 1.7 billion.<ref name="for"/>

The opening of Universal Studios Japan gave a boost in the economy of the Kansai region <ref>{{cite news |title=Theme park gives western Japan a big boost |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20011201-1.2.66.4.12?qt=universal,%20studios,%20japan&q=universal%20studios%20japan |work=The Straits Times |date=December 1, 2001}}</ref> and has added another 29,000 jobs in the region's construction and tourism-related industries.<ref>{{cite news |title=Much-needed shot in the arm for Kansai |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20011201-1.2.66.4.11?qt=universal,%20studios,%20japan&q=universal%20studios%20japan |work=The Straits Times |date=December 1, 2001}}</ref>

== Lands and attractions ==
The park covers {{convert|54|ha|acre}}.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Saeki, Shizuka|url=http://lookjapan.com/LBecobiz/02JanTOJ.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020210135356/http://lookjapan.com/LBecobiz/02JanTOJ.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2002-02-10|title=Osaka Feels the "Power of Hollywood"|magazine=[[Look Japan]]|date=January 2002|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref>

The attractions are spread across eleven different areas.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Japan Attraction/Studio Guide |access-date=2006-11-19 |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/studioguide/attraction/e_index.html |publisher=usj.co.jp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061118181028/http://www.usj.co.jp/studioguide/attraction/e_index.html |archive-date=2006-11-18}}</ref> The tenth area, [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], opened on 15 July 2014 with its flagship attraction, [[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]]. The area and its attractions were modeled after its previous iterations at [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|Universal Orlando]] and [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Hollywood)|Universal Studios Hollywood]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Ben|last=Fritz|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|url=https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/05/harry-potter-heads-to-universal-studios-japan.html|title=Harry Potter heads to Universal Studios Japan|date=9 May 2012|access-date=10 May 2012|archive-date=10 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510110431/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/05/harry-potter-heads-to-universal-studios-japan.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Its eleventh area, [[Super Nintendo World]], opened after several delays on 18 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Steen|first=Emma|title=Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios Japan today|url=https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/super-nintendo-world-will-finally-open-at-universal-studios-japan-in-osaka-in-march-030821|access-date=2021-03-18|website=Time Out Tokyo|date=8 March 2021 |language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220215854/https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/super-nintendo-world-will-finally-open-at-universal-studios-japan-in-osaka-in-march-030821|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Hollywood ===
Based on the neighborhood of [[Hollywood, Los Angeles]].
[[File:USJ-4D Cinema.jpg|thumb|right|Cinema 4-D Theater]]
[[File:USJ-ET.jpg|thumb|The former E.T. Adventure]]

==== Attractions ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
|Cinema 4-D Theater || 2003 || A 4D theater attraction that currently shows ''[[Shrek 4-D|Shrek's 4-D Adventure]]'' or ''[[Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic]]''.
|-
| [[Sing (franchise)#Theme park attraction|Sing on Tour]] || 2019 || A musical theatre attraction based on [[Illumination (company)|Illumination]]'s ''[[Sing (2016 American film)|Sing]]'' film. The building's exterior is themed as the "Illumination Theater".
|-
| ''[[Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show]]'' || 2001 || A live musical revue stage show based on the [[Universal Monsters]].
|-
| Playing with Curious George || 2018 || A show attraction based on [[Curious George]].<ref name="Osaka Bay">{{cite web|title=USJに「おさるのジョージ」 来年春から4大アトラクション続々|url=https://osakabay.keizai.biz/headline/415/|date=December 22, 2017|publisher=Osaka Bay|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Walkerplus">{{cite web|title=【USJ】おさるのジョージも！ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンに4大新アトラクション登場|url=https://www.walkerplus.com/trend/matome/article/132234/|date=December 26, 2017|publisher=Walkerplus|access-date=December 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826041433/https://www.walkerplus.com/trend/matome/article/132234/|archive-date=August 26, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Travel Voice">{{cite web|title=大阪ユニバーサル・スタジオに「おさるのジョージ」で新アトラクション、世界初の次世代パレードなど来年の新情報を発表|url=https://www.travelvoice.jp/20171225-102924|date=December 25, 2017|publisher=Travel Voice|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Curious George">{{cite web|title="Playing With Curious George" show debuts at Universal Studios Japan|url=https://www.insideuniversal.net/2018/07/playing-with-curious-george-show-debuts-at-universal-studios-japan/|date=July 19, 2018|publisher=Inside Universal|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| [[Hollywood Dream – The Ride]] || 2007 || A steel roller coaster that features a sound system that allows the riders to choose what ride music they wish to listen to.
|-
| [[Space Fantasy – The Ride]] || 2010 || An indoor spinning roller coaster with a space theme, containing many special effects.
|}

==== Notable Cafes and Stores ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Name
!Opened
!Description
|-
|Mario Cafe & Store
|2020
|Originally themed as "Schwab's Pharmacy", the store offers themed food and an exclusive line of "Whose Cap?"-branded ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' merchandise.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Bea |date=2020-10-16 |title=Mario Cafe & Store launches at USJ ahead of Super Nintendo World |url=https://blooloop.com/theme-park/news/mario-cafe-store-universal-studios-japan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235009/https://blooloop.com/theme-park/news/mario-cafe-store-universal-studios-japan/ |archive-date=2022-11-15 |access-date=2022-11-23 |website=Blooloop |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|}

=== New York City ===
Based on the city of [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]].
{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[Case Closed|Detective Conan 4-D Live Show ~Jewel Under The Starry Sky~]] || 2024 || A 3D/live-action show based on ''[[Case Closed]]''.
|-
| Kuromi Live: Kuromify the World Tour "Crystal Clear" || 2025 || A live-action show based on Kuromi & My Melody.
|}

=== San Francisco ===
Based on the city of [[San Francisco]], [[California]].

=== Minion Park ===
An area inspired by [[Illumination (company)|Illumination]]'s ''[[Despicable Me]]'' franchise. It opened in March 2017.
{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[Despicable Me Minion Mayhem]] || 2017 || A computer-animated [[simulator ride]] featuring the characters from ''[[Despicable Me]]'' movie franchise.
|-
| Freeze Ray Sliders || 2018 || A flat ride featuring spinning cars, centering on the [[Minions (Despicable Me)|Minions]] cooling off the Minion Park Fountain with [[Gru]]'s freeze ray.
|-
| [[Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast]] || 2025 || A moving walkway shooter attraction themed to the ''[[Minions (film)|Minions]]'' film franchise.
|}

=== Jurassic Park ===
Inspired by [[Steven Spielberg]]'s [[Jurassic Park|blockbuster film franchise of the same name]].

{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[Jurassic Park: The Ride]] || 2001 || A [[shoot-the-chutes|water-based amusement ride]] based on [[Steven Spielberg]]'s 1993 film ''[[Jurassic Park (film)|Jurassic Park]]'' and [[Michael Crichton]]'s [[Jurassic Park (novel)|novel of the same name]].
|-
| [[The Flying Dinosaur]] || 2016 || A [[flying roller coaster]] that holds the record for being the most expensive roller coaster ever manufactured by [[Bolliger & Mabillard|B&M]].
|}

=== Amity Village ===
Inspired by Steven Spielberg's ''[[Jaws (franchise)|Jaws]]'' film.
{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[Jaws (ride)|Jaws]] || 2001 || A scenic boat ride with special effects and animatronics of the titular shark.
|}

=== Universal Wonderland ===
Universal Wonderland is a section aimed at children and families. Opened in March 2012, it contains three themed sub-zones including Snoopy Studios, Hello Kitty's Fashion Avenue, and Sesame Street Fun Zone.

==== Snoopy Studios ====
Based on the ''[[Peanuts]]'' comic strip. Snoopy Studios was originally its own standalone area, opening with the park in April 2001<ref name="for"/> before becoming part of Universal Wonderland in 2012.
{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| The Flying [[Snoopy]] || 2012 || An aerial carousel ride with [[Snoopy]]-themed cars.
|-
| Snoopy's Sound Stage Adventure || 2001 || An indoor playground attraction themed to a film set.
|}

==== Hello Kitty's Fashion Avenue ====
Themed to [[Sanrio]]'s [[Hello Kitty]] franchise.
{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[Hello Kitty]]'s Cupcake Dream || 2012 || A Teacups ride with cars themed to different cupcakes.
|-
| Hello Kitty's Ribbon Collection || 2012 || A themed indoor meet-and-greet with Hello Kitty.
|}

==== Sesame Street Fun Zone ====
Based on the children's television series ''[[Sesame Street]]''. It is split into three sub-areas - "Sesame Street Plaza", "Sesame Central Park" and "Elmo's Imagination Playland".
{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[Abby Cadabby|Abby]]'s Magical Party || 2012 || An indoor play area filled with larges spheres and stars.
|-
| Abby's Magical Tree || 2012 || An indoor rope-climbing attraction themed to a tree.
|-
| [[Bert and Ernie]]'s Wonder: The Sea || 2012 || An indoor [[ball pit]] themed to Bert and Ernie's bathroom.
|-
| [[Big Bird]]'s Big Top Circus || 2012 || A [[carousel]] ride with ''Sesame Street'' themed animals and characters. Formerly the "Magical Oz Go-Round", it was the only attraction from the "Land of Oz" area to be repurposed for Universal Wonderland.
|-
| Big Bird's Big Nest || 2012 || A large climbing rope attraction.
|-
| [[Cookie Monster]] Slide || 2012 || A slide with Cookie Monster's tongue as the slide.
|-
| [[Elmo]]'s Bubble Bubble || 2012 || A small [[log flume]]-like ride for children.
|-
| Elmo's Go Go Skateboard || 2015 || A [[Rockin' Tug]] ride that looks like Elmo's skateboard.
|-
| Elmo's Little Drive || 2012 || A driving school attraction with Elmo-themed cars, aimed for young children.
|-
| [[Bert and Ernie#Ernie|Ernie]]'s Rubber Duckie Race || 2012 || Guests race [[rubber duck]]ies down a small river of water. Originally known as "Central Park Duckie Race".
|-
| [[Grover]]'s Construction Company || 2012 || An indoor play area themed to water pipes.
|-
| Moppy's Balloon Trip || 2015 || A high tower ride that affords a view of the area.
|-
| Moppy's Lucky Dance Party || 2012 || A live interactive show themed to Universal Studios Japan's exclusive "Moppy" Sesame Street character.
|-
| Sesame's Big Drive || 2012 || A driving school attraction with ''Sesame Street''-themed cars.
|-
| Water Garden || 2012 || A water fountain play area. Originally known as "Central Park Springs".
|}

=== WaterWorld ===
Based on [[Waterworld|Universal Pictures' 1995 film of the same name]].
{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[WaterWorld]] || 2001 (original version)<br />2018 (current version) || A live water stunt show showcasing many special effects.
|}

=== The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ===
{{Main|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan)}}
Based on [[Warner Bros. Discovery|Warner Bros Discovery]]'s [[Wizarding World]] franchise.
{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]] || 2014 || A motion-based dark ride that takes guests through scenes inspired by the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' books and films.
|-
| [[Flight of the Hippogriff]] || 2014 || A [[junior roller coaster]] based on the creature featured in the books.
|}

=== Super Nintendo World ===
{{Main|Super Nintendo World}}
Based on several [[Nintendo]] franchises, focusing on [[Super Mario]] and its [[Yoshi]] spin-off series. An expansion themed to the [[Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong Country]] spin-off series opened on December 11, 2024, and was divided into '''Super Mario Land''' and '''Donkey Kong Country'''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-11 |title=BREAKING: New Opening Date Announced for Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan - WDW News Today |url=https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/breaking-new-opening-date-announced-for-super-nintendo-world-donkey-kong-country-at-universal-studios-japan/ |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=wdwnt.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Attractions ====
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Description
|-
| [[Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge|Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge]] || 2021 || An [[augmented reality]]-type dark ride attraction based on the ''[[Mario Kart]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン｜USJ |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/attractions/mario-kart-koopas-challenge |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Universal Studios Japan |language=ja |archive-date=2022-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235012/https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/attractions/mario-kart-koopas-challenge |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| [[Yoshi's Adventure]] || 2021 || An [[omnimover]] attraction where guests board a [[Yoshi]] and ride around Super Nintendo World.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン｜USJ |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/attractions/yoshis-adventure |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Universal Studios Japan |language=ja |archive-date=2022-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235007/https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/attractions/yoshis-adventure |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| Power-Up Band Key Challenges || 2021 || Several interactive mini-attractions where guests can interact with Mario enemies and [[List of Mario franchise characters#Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr.]] These require separately sold Power-Up Bands.
|-
| Mine-Cart Madness || 2024 || A roller coaster themed to the ''[[Donkey Kong]]'' franchise.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-12-04|title=Breaking: First-Ever Donkey Kong Country in Super Nintendo World Opening Spring 2024 at Universal Studios Japan - Universal Parks News Today|url=https://universalparksnewstoday.com/2023/12/breaking-first-ever-donkey-kong-country-in-super-nintendo-world-opening-spring-2024-at-universal-studios-japan/|access-date=2023-01-03 |website=universalparksnewstoday.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

==== Notable cafes and stores ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Opened
!Description
|-
|Kinopio's Cafe
|2021
|A restaurant themed to the inside of a Toad House.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン｜USJ |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/restaurants/kinopios-cafe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235007/https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/restaurants/kinopios-cafe |archive-date=2022-11-15 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Universal Studios Japan |language=ja}}</ref>
|-
|Yoshi's Snack Island
|2021
|A quick-service location that serves Yoshi-themed drinks and snacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン｜USJ |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/restaurants/yoshis-snack-island |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235006/https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/restaurants/yoshis-snack-island |archive-date=2022-11-15 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Universal Studios Japan |language=ja}}</ref>
|-
|Pit Stop Popcorn
|2021
|A quick-service location that serves flavored popcorn and themed popcorn containers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン｜USJ |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/restaurants/pit-stop-popcorn |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235007/https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/restaurants/pit-stop-popcorn |archive-date=2022-11-15 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Universal Studios Japan |language=ja}}</ref>
|-
|1-Up Factory
|2021
|A merchandise store themed to the inside of a factory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン｜USJ |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/shopping/1up-factory |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235006/https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/shopping/1up-factory |archive-date=2022-11-15 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Universal Studios Japan |language=ja}}</ref>
|-
|Jungle Beat Shakes
|2024
|A quick-service location that serves food themed to the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise.
|-
|Funky's Fly 'n' Buy
|2024
|A store selling ''Donkey Kong''-themed merchandise.
|}

=== Seasonal overlays ===
The park is consistently installing seasonal attraction and show overlays. Some include [[Universal's Halloween Horror Nights|Halloween Horror Nights]], Christmas, Easter, Summer, and Cool Japan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=News & Topics:UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN SITE |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/2022/0725.html |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=www.usj.co.jp |archive-date=2022-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235007/https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/2022/0725.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The park's "Cool Japan" seasonal attractions have been based on popular Japanese anime and video game franchises, including: ''[[Sailor Moon]]'', ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion (franchise)|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'', ''[[Shin Godzilla]]'', ''[[Attack on Titan]]'', ''[[One Piece]]'', ''[[Detective Conan]]'', ''[[Lupin III]]'', ''[[Monster Hunter]]'', and ''[[Final Fantasy]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cool Japan- TDR Explorer |url=https://tdrexplorer.com/?s=Cool+Japan |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=TDR Explorer |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221002515/https://tdrexplorer.com/?s=Cool+Japan |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Former attractions ==
{|class="wikitable"
! width=170|Name !! Opened !! Closed !! Description
|-
| [[Abby Cadabby|Abby]]'s Magical Garden || 2012 || 2014 || Outdoor play area. It was removed to make way for Moppy's Balloon Trip.
|-
| [[The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man|The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - The Ride]] || 2004 || 2024 || A [[3D film|3D]] [[dark ride]] based on [[Marvel Entertainment|Marvel]]'s [[Spider-Man]]. In May 2023, the park announced the attraction would be closing. The park ran a ''"Spider-Man The Ride - Final Campaign"'' from July 4, 2023, until the ride closed exactly twenty years after it first opened at the park on January 22, 2024.<ref name=":0"/><ref name=":1"/>
|-
| [[Animal Actors on Location|Animal Actors Stage]] || 2001 || 2006 || A stage show featuring multiple animals performing stunts and tricks. It was rethemed to ''Toto & Friends'' in 2006.
|-
| Animation Celebration || 2001 || 2017 || A 29-minute interactive show attraction, featuring [[Woody Woodpecker]]. Manufactured by BRC Imagination Arts, the attraction used special effects and the company's Holavision technology to integrate a live actor with projected animation illusions on stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5374714/|work=www.imdb.com|title=Animation Celebration|access-date=2018-07-01|archive-date=2017-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213032302/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5374714/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8hICPlu0kw|title=Universal Studios Japan Animation Celebration Behind The Scenes|date=April 18, 2018|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AXld2hMZOA|title=【舞台裏】USJ「アニメセレブレーション」の裏側|date=April 18, 2018|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgKVZEN4kuM|title=Woody Woodpecker Japanese Pencil Test|date=February 17, 2010|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Woody Woodpecker's Animation Celebration Osaka Japan - 2000|url=http://www.light-headed.com/asite/japan/mast/mast.php|publisher=LightHeaded|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref name="BRC">{{cite web|title=Celebrating 20 Years of Universal Studios Japan|url=https://www.brcweb.com/celebrating-20-years-of-universal-studios-japan/|date=April 6, 2021|publisher=BRC Imagination Arts|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref> The show begins in the pre-show area, where the guests visit a working animation studio. A host presents them a video, introducing scriptwriter Matsui (played by [[Rome Kanda]]), animator Kyoko, colorist Ayaka, and Gōtokuji (played by Shôji Maruoka), the studio's boss. Matsui explains the animation process used in the making of a ''Woody Woodpecker'' cartoon. Next, the guests enter the main theater, the Digital Studio, which seated 300 guests. Tetsuya "Yoshi" Yoshikawa (voiced by [[Toshihiko Seki]]), an apprentice animation director, is moments away from completing his first cartoon and demonstrating [[computer animation]]. Woody (voiced by Azusa Ichiba) somehow escapes from the animation computer, enters the room as a dimensional figure and gleefully wreaks havoc throughout the studio. After the show, guests were escorted into a room with interactive kiosks and large-scale games where they could make their own ''Woody Woodpecker'' cartoon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isGio39tjWA|title=USJユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン2012/4/14 p1|date=April 14, 2012|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YVVz64kdOk|title=USJ今は絶対体験できないアトラクション:アニメセレブレーション【USJ'01OpenYear】|date=February 7, 2021|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1TeKWIMfk|title=今では絶対体験できないアトラクション/アニメ･セレブレーション【USJ'01OpenYear】Animation Celebration Studios|date=November 1, 2022|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR5jpxRxdAk|title=Woody Woodpecker Animation Celebration Japan|date=November 14, 2007|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8LGNjMBEY|title=pica-pau universal|date=May 5, 2008|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref name="BRC"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Inside Universal Studios Japan – Hollywood|url=https://www.insideuniversal.net/2015/12/inside-universal-studios-japan-hollywood/|date=December 2, 2015|publisher=Inside Universal|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Animation Celebration Show at Universal Studios Japan|url=https://www.holidaytravel.cc/Article/travelstory/asia/japan/201602/80190.html|publisher=Holiday Travel|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref> Before the show opened in Japan, a US test version was produced to prove the show's concept in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wNb8MZLSms|title=Universal Studios Japan Woody Woodpecker's Animation Celebration Rare US Test Version|date=February 22, 2019|publisher=YouTube|access-date=December 1, 2024}}</ref> In 2002, the attraction won the Outstanding Achievement Award in the "Attraction" category at the [[Themed Entertainment Association|9th Annual Thea Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=人気アトラクション「スペース・ファンタジー・ザ・ライド」が第18回ティア（THEA）・アワードで、独創性あふれる演出が評価され、アウトスタンディング・アチーブメント賞を受賞|url=https://www.usj.co.jp/company/news/2011/1117.html|date=November 17, 2011|publisher=Universal Studios Japan|access-date=December 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110174049/http://www.usj.co.jp/company/news/2011/1117.html|archive-date=January 10, 2012}}</ref> On June 1, 2016, the attraction was put on an extended hiatus, with an announcement that it would reopen on April 1, 2018. However, on December 21, 2017, it was announced that the ride would be closed to make way for ''Playing with Curious George''.<ref name="Osaka Bay"/><ref name="Walkerplus"/><ref name="Travel Voice"/><ref name="Curious George"/>
|-
|[[Backdraft (attraction)|Backdraft]] || 2001 || 2020 || A special effects attraction based on the Universal [[Backdraft (film)|film of the same name]]. Temporarily closed in September 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. In May 2023 the park announced it had no intentions to reopen the attraction.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Universal Studios Japan continues to strive for infinite NO LIMIT! possibilities with evolving park experiences. |url=https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/2023/0516.html |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=Universal Studios Japan |archive-date=2023-05-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516072733/https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/2023/0516.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=AJ |first=Explorer |date=2023-05-16 |title=Universal Studios Japan is closing 3 of its attractions permanently |url=https://tdrexplorer.com/the-amazing-adventures-of-spider-man-to-close-at-universal-studios-japan/ |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=TDR Explorer |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-05-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516060820/https://tdrexplorer.com/the-amazing-adventures-of-spider-man-to-close-at-universal-studios-japan/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Back to the Future: The Ride]]'' || 2001 || 2016 || A simulator ride based on the [[Back to the Future (franchise)|franchise of the same name]]. It closed to make way for ''[[Despicable Me Minion Mayhem]]''.
|-
| [[Big Bird]]'s Climbing Nest || 2012 || 2014 || Outdoor jungle gym. It was removed to make way for Elmo's Go Go Skateboard.
|-
| [[E.T. Adventure]] || 2001 || 2009 || An indoor dark ride attraction based on ''[[E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial]]''. It closed to make way for ''[[Space Fantasy – The Ride]]''.
|-
| [[Linus Van Pelt|Linus]]' Green Department || 2001 || 2001 || A maze attraction. Removed to expand Peppermint Patty's Stunt Slide.
|-
| Magical Starlight Parade || 2009 || 2016 || 
|-
| [[Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show#Universal Studios Japan version|Monster Make-Up]] || 2001 || 2003 || A live show attraction based on Universal Studios Florida's version of the show.
|-
| Motion Picture Magic || 2001 || 2002 || A live show attraction. It was hosted by director [[Steven Spielberg]], and was originally designed by experience designer [[Bob Rogers (designer)|Bob Rogers]] and the design team BRC Imagination Arts,<ref name="Universal Studios Japan - Motion Picture Magic">{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Japan - Motion Picture Magic |url=https://www.brcweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Universal-Studios-Japan.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110002/http://brcweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Universal-Studios-Japan.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-12-24 |publisher=BRC Imagination Arts }}</ref> provided a tribute to the Universal Studios brand of motion pictures. During the show, the theater transformed into a multi-screen presentation and when the show ended, the main screen raised to present a real motion picture set in which the audience would cross through as they continued through the attraction show building.<ref name="Universal Studios Motion Picture Magic">{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Japan: Universal Studios Motion Picture Magic |url=https://www.brcweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Universal-Studios-Japan.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110002/http://brcweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Universal-Studios-Japan.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-12-24 |publisher=BRC Imagination Arts }}</ref> After closure, the building was turned into the 4D Theater, and plays ''[[Shrek 4-D]]'' and ''[[Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic]]''.
|-
| [[Peppermint Patty]]'s Stunt Slide || 2001 || 2013 || A water slide complex located within the Snoopy Studios area. It originally was a two-slide complex before expanding to four slides in 2002. It was closed in 2013 and demolished to make way for attractions in "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter".<ref name="Universal Studios Japan">{{cite web |title=Snoopy Studio|website=Universal Studios Japan |url=http://www.usj.co.jp/parkguide/areaguide/snoopystudio/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204220913/http://www.usj.co.jp/parkguide/areaguide/snoopystudio/|archive-date=December 4, 2010|access-date=13 April 2022}}</ref>
|-
| [[Pig-Pen]]'s Prop Plaza || 2001 || 2011 || A sub-section of the Snoopy Playland area. Removed to make way for new attractions in the Universal Wonderland expansion.
|-
| [[Snoopy]]'s Great Race || 2001 || 2020 || An indoor roller coaster. It did not reopen after the initial COVID-19 closure in February 2020, and was removed from the park's website in March 2021.
|-
|[[T2-3D: Battle Across Time]] || 2001 || 2020 || A 3D/live-action show based on ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]''. Temporarily closed in September 2020, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. In May 2023 the park announced it had no intentions to reopen the attraction.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> 
|}

=== Western ===
The Western Area, and with it, [[The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show]] and the ''[[Animal Actors on Location|Animal Actors Stage]]'' show, were revamped to become Land of Oz in 2006. This involved completely re-theming two live shows, one restaurant and a number of retail facilities.

{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Closed !! Description
|-
| [[The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show]] || 2001 || 2006 || A [[stunt show]] based upon a wide variety of Universal's [[Western films]]. Located in the Western Town section of the park, the show featured several [[cowboy]]-themed actors surviving death-defying stunts, shootings and explosions.<ref name="Universal Kicks Off Western Show">{{cite news|last=Strother|first=Susan G.|title=Universal Kicks Off Western Show|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1991-07-12-9107120739-story.html|access-date=11 July 2011|newspaper=Orlando Sentinel|date=12 July 1991|archive-date=24 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224121448/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1991-07-12-9107120739-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="USJ theme park has continued to misuse explosives.">{{cite news|title=USJ theme park has continued to misuse explosives.|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/USJ+theme+park+has+continued+to+misuse+explosives.-a090625226|access-date=11 July 2011|newspaper=Japan Weekly Monitor|date=19 August 2002|archive-date=24 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024081132/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/USJ+theme+park+has+continued+to+misuse+explosives.-a090625226|url-status=live}}</ref> The show closed in 2006 and has since been replaced by ''[[Wicked (musical)|Wicked]]''.
|}

=== Land of Oz ===
The Western Area was replaced for 2006 with an area based on [[L. Frank Baum]]'s ''[[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|Wizard of Oz]]'' book series.

The land closed in February 2011 to make way for Universal Wonderland.

{|class="wikitable"
! Name !! Opened !! Closed !! Description
|-
| ''[[Wicked (musical)|Wicked]]'' || 2006 || 2011 || An abbreviated one-act version of the musical, presented in Japanese. It closed in January 2011, a month prior to the land's closure.
|-
| ''[[Toto (Oz)|Toto]] & Friends'' || 2006 || 2011 || An animal trick show, featuring dogs, birds and other trained animals.
|-
| Magical Oz-Go-Round || 2007<ref>{{Cite web| title=ユニバーサル･スタジオ･ジャパン™ 初のメリーゴーラウンド｢マジカル･オズ･ゴーラウンド｣の オープンを 2007 年 7 月 19 日（木）に決定！| language=ja | trans-title=Universal Studios Japan™'s first merry-go-round, "Magical Oz-Go-Round," is set to open on Thursday, July 19, 2007! | url=https://www.usj.co.jp/company/news/pdf/20070525.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070710090417/http://www.usj.co.jp:80/company/news/pdf/20070525.pdf | archive-date=2007-07-10}}</ref> || 2011 || An Oz-themed [[carousel]]. This ride was retained during the Universal Wonderland transformation and was rethemed as Big Bird's Big Top Circus.
|}

== Parades ==
[[File:Universal Studios Japan parade 3.jpg|thumb|Universal's "Festa de Parade" 2018 Halloween parade]]
The park has held a variety of seasonal parades throughout the past two decades, including Festa de Parade, Universal Summer Parade – We Are One, and Minion Hacha-Mecha Christmas Party Parade.<ref>{{Cite web |last=RyougaZell |date=2020-08-16 |title=VIDEO: Watch the All-New "Universal Summer Parade: We Are One" at Universal Studios Japan - WDW News Today |url=https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/video-watch-the-all-new-universal-summer-parade-we-are-one-at-universal-studios-japan/ |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=wdwnt.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116195027/https://wdwnt.com/2020/08/video-watch-the-all-new-universal-summer-parade-we-are-one-at-universal-studios-japan/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Travel |first=Klook |title=Universal Surprise Halloween 2018 Returns To Universal Studios Japan - Klook Travel Blog |url=https://www.klook.com/blog/halloween-2018-universal-studios-japan/ |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=www.klook.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116195028/https://www.klook.com/blog/halloween-2018-universal-studios-japan/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Matt |date=2018-10-28 |title=Universal Studios Japan Christmas 2018 - Details |url=https://tdrexplorer.com/universal-studios-japan-christmas-2018-details/ |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=TDR Explorer |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116195030/https://tdrexplorer.com/universal-studios-japan-christmas-2018-details/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Universal Studios Japan currently offers the nighttime ''Universal Spectacle Night Parade.'' This parade premiered on 17 May 2018, and features floats, performers, and characters based on the ''[[Wizarding World]]'', ''[[Transformers]]'', ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' and ''[[Despicable Me]]'' franchises.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Matt |date=2018-04-13 |title="Universal Spectacle Night Parade – Best of Hollywood" Debuts May 2018 |url=https://tdrexplorer.com/universal-spectacle-night-parade-best-of-hollywood-details/ |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=TDR Explorer |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116195031/https://tdrexplorer.com/universal-spectacle-night-parade-best-of-hollywood-details/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

The park also offers a daily daytime parade, titled ''No limit! Parade.'' The parade held its first preview performance on 27 February 2023, and officially premiered on 1 March 2023. It features floats, characters, and performers based on ''[[Hello Kitty]]'', ''[[Peanuts]]'', ''[[Despicable Me]]'', ''[[Sesame Street]]'', ''[[Sing (franchise)|Sing]]'', ''[[Mario Kart]]'' and ''[[Pokémon]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-27 |title=PHOTOS, VIDEO: 'NO LIMIT! Parade' Featuring Pokémon, Mario Kart, and More Debuts at Universal Studios Japan - WDW News Today |url=https://wdwnt.com/2023/02/no-limit-parade-featuring-pokemon-mario-kart-and-more-debuts-at-universal-studios-japan/ |access-date=2023-03-06 |website=wdwnt.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306220210/https://wdwnt.com/2023/02/no-limit-parade-featuring-pokemon-mario-kart-and-more-debuts-at-universal-studios-japan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> While Mario and Pikachu appeared on Universal's No Limit!-marketing float at the Midosuji Autumn Party in November 2022, the ''No limit! Parade'' is the first time these franchises have appeared within a Universal Studios parade.<ref>{{Citation |title=ピカチュウ参戦！(でも見えない…) USJが初参戦の御堂筋ランウェイ2022 | date=3 November 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYikajqcZMg |language=en |access-date=2023-01-16 |archive-date=2023-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116195026/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYikajqcZMg&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Awards ==
In 2011, USJ's Christmas tree was recognized by the [[Guinness World Records]] as the most illuminated Christmas tree in the world having 260,498 lights.<ref>{{cite news
 |url = https://www.iaapa.org/industry/funworld/2012/jan/departments/QuickHits.asp
 |title = Quick Hits
 |access-date = 2012-06-11
 |archive-date = 2012-08-05
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120805145252/http://www.iaapa.org/industry/funworld/2012/jan/departments/QuickHits.asp
 |url-status = live
 }}</ref>
* [[The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man|The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man – The Ride]]
** 2001 Screamscape Ultimate No.1 Favorite Overall Non-Coaster Thrill Ride<ref>{{cite news
 |url = http://www.screamscape.com/features/html/2001_awards.html
 |title = SCREAMSCAPE Presents - The 2001 Ultimate Awards
 |date = 2002-09-18
 |access-date = 2012-06-05
 |archive-date = 2012-05-07
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120507094819/http://www.screamscape.com/features/html/2001_awards.html
 |url-status = live
 }}</ref>
** 2002 Theme Park Insider World Best Theme Park Attraction<ref>{{cite news
 |url = https://www.themeparkinsider.com/awards/
 |title = The Theme Park Insider Awards
 |access-date = 2012-06-05
 |archive-date = 2012-06-12
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120612111520/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/awards/
 |url-status = live
 }}</ref>
* Animation Celebration
** 2002 THEA Award (presented by TEA) WINNER in Attraction<ref name="Thea Recipients">{{cite news
 |url=https://www.teaconnect.org/thea-recipients/index.cfm
 |title=Thea Recipients
 |access-date=2012-06-05
 |url-status=dead
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502054010/http://teaconnect.org/thea-recipients
 |archive-date=May 2, 2012
}}</ref>
* ''Peter Pan's Neverland''
** 2007 THEA Award (presented by TEA) WINNER in Event Spectacular<ref>{{cite news
 |url=https://www.teaconnect.org/node/185/index.cfm
 |title=14th Annual THEA Awards
 |access-date=2012-06-05
 |url-status=dead
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525080109/http://www.teaconnect.org/node/185
 |archive-date=2014-05-25
}}</ref>
* The Gift of Angels
** 2009 Big E Award, Best Overall Production (presented by IIAPA) WINNER in the category "Best Overall Production, More Than $2 Million"<ref>{{cite news
 |url = https://www.iaapa.org/membership/awards/bige/index.asp
 |title = IAAPA 2009 BIG E AWARDS
 |access-date = 2012-06-05
 |archive-date = 2012-05-02
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120502105734/http://www.iaapa.org/membership/awards/bige/index.asp
 |url-status = live
 }}</ref>
* Hollywood Dreams Parade
** 2009 Big E Award (presented by IIAPA): Honorable Mention in the category "Best Overall Production, More Than $2 Million"<ref>{{cite news
 |url = https://www.iaapa.org/pressroom/pressreleases/BigEAwards2009Release.asp
 |title = IAAPA 2009 Big E Awards Recognize Top-Notch Live Entertainment in the Attractions Industry Europe, Japan, and United States Productions Stand Out in 2009
 |date = 2009-11-18
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100423154146/http://www.iaapa.org/pressroom/pressreleases/BigEAwards2009Release.asp
 |archive-date = 2010-04-23
}}</ref>
* [[Space Fantasy – The Ride]]
** 2011 THEA Award (presented by TEA) winner in Outstanding Achievement<ref name="Thea Recipients"/>

== Attendance ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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! 2009 || 2010 || 2011 || 2012 || 2013 || 2014 || 2015 || 2016 || 2017 || 2018 
|-
| 8,000,000<ref name="2009 attendance">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2009 Global Attractions Report|url=http://www.themeit.com/etea/2009report.pdf|publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]]|access-date=November 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100602032710/http://www.themeit.com/etea/2009report.pdf|archive-date=June 2, 2010|year=2009}}</ref> || 8,160,000<ref name="2010 attendance">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2010 Global Attractions Report|url=http://www.themeit.com/etea/2010Report.pdf|publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]]|access-date=November 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719072840/http://www.themeit.com/etea/2010Report.pdf|archive-date=July 19, 2011|year=2010}}</ref> || 8,500,000<ref name="2011 Report">{{cite web|url=https://aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Economics/_documents/Theme%20Index%202011.pdf |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]] |access-date=November 20, 2012 |year=2011 |title=TEA/AECOM 2011 Global Attractions Report |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018203544/http://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Economics/_documents/Theme%20Index%202011.pdf |archive-date=October 18, 2015}}</ref> || 9,700,000<ref name="2012 Report">{{cite web|url=https://aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Economics/_documents/2012%20Theme%20Index%20Combined_1-1_online.pdf|access-date=19 June 2013|title=2012 Theme Index-Global Attractions Attendance Report|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408022049/http://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Economics/_documents/2012%20Theme%20Index%20Combined_1-1_online.pdf|archive-date=April 8, 2014}}</ref> || 10,100,000<ref name="2013 attendance">{{cite web|title=TEA/AECOM 2013 Global Attractions Report |url=https://www.teaconnect.org/pdf/TEAAECOM2013.pdf |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]] |access-date=June 6, 2014 |year=2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606220440/http://www.teaconnect.org/pdf/TEAAECOM2013.pdf |archive-date=June 6, 2014 }}</ref> || 11,800,000<ref name="2014 attendance">{{cite web|title=GLOBAL ATTRACTIONS ATTENDANCE REPORT|url=https://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_103_49736_150603.pdf|publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]]|access-date=June 3, 2015|year=2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626102318/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_103_49736_150603.pdf|archive-date=June 26, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> || 13,900,000<ref name="2015 AECOM">{{Cite web|url=http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2015_Theme_Index__Museum_Index.pdf|title=2015 AECOM and TEA Theme and Museum Index Report|publisher=AECOM|access-date=2016-05-28|archive-date=2016-07-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703150307/http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2015_Theme_Index__Museum_Index.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> || 14,500,000<ref name="2016 AECOM">{{Cite web|url=https://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_235_103719_170601.pdf|title=2016 AECOM and TEA Theme and Museum Index Report|publisher=AECOM|access-date=2020-08-18|archive-date=2017-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602201150/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_235_103719_170601.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> || 14,935,000<ref name="2017 AECOM">{{Cite web|url=https://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf|title=2017 AECOM and TEA Theme and Museum Index Report|publisher=AECOM|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602201150/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_268_653730_180517.pdf|archive-date=2017-06-02|url-status=dead}}</ref> || 14,300,000<ref name="2018 AECOM">{{Cite web|url=https://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/328_572762_190522.pdf|title=2018 AECOM and TEA Theme and Museum Index Report|publisher=AECOM|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523131129/http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/328_572762_190522.pdf|archive-date=2019-05-23|url-status=dead}}</ref> 
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!2019
!2020
!2021
!2022
!2023
!colspan=2|Worldwide rank (2023)
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|-
|14,500,000<ref name="2019 AECOM">{{Cite web |title=2019 AECOM and TEA Theme and Museum Index Report |url=https://aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Theme-Index-web.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717045157/https://aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Theme-Index-web.pdf |archive-date=2020-07-17 |publisher=AECOM}}</ref>
|4,901,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 AECOM and TEA Theme and Museum Index |url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2020.pdf |access-date=2022-11-22 |website= |publisher=AECOM |archive-date=2021-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923120013/https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2020.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
|5,500,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Events & News |url=https://www.teaconnect.org/tea-theme--museum-index.html |access-date=2022-11-21 |website= |publisher=[[Themed Entertainment Association]] |language=en |archive-date=2022-12-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209192813/https://www.teaconnect.org/tea-theme--museum-index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|12,350,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Events & News |url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2022.pdf |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Themed Entertainment Association |language=en}}</ref>
|16,000,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Events & News |url=https://aecom.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/reports/AECOM-Theme-Index-2023.pdf |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Themed Entertainment Association |language=en}}</ref>
|colspan=2|3
|}

== Official hotels ==
[[File:Universal CityWalk Osaka.JPG|thumb|Hotel Kintetsu Universal City (left) and Hotel Keihan Universal Tower (right)]]
There are five official hotels at or near the park:
* Hotel [[Keihan Electric Railway|Keihan]] Universal City
* [https://global.miyakohotels.ne.jp/hotel-kintetsu/ Hotel Kintetsu Universal City]
* [https://tower.hotelkeihan.co.jp/ Hotel Keihan Universal Tower]
* [https://www.hoteluniversalport.jp/en/ Hotel Universal Port]
* Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan ([[Tokyu Hotels]])

== Incidents and accidents ==
In November 2004, a 35-year-old woman from [[Osaka Prefecture]] suffered nerve damage in her right wrist, affecting the use of two of her fingers. This occurred when her hand got stuck in a safety bar of the [[E.T. Adventure]] attraction as an employee pulled it down to secure it.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20061124TDY02011.htm |title = USJ settles with woman hurt on E.T. attraction |newspaper = The Daily Yomiuri|date = 2000-11-24 |access-date = 2006-12-15}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

The [[Yoshi's Adventure]] attraction suffered two accidents in late 2021, with a [[Goomba|Goomba stack]] animatronic falling onto the ride during operation on August 12, 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-12 |title=Goombas Topple Over At Super Nintendo World's Yoshi Ride |url=https://kotaku.com/goombas-topple-over-at-super-nintendo-worlds-yoshi-ride-1847472139 |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=Kotaku |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121233631/https://kotaku.com/goombas-topple-over-at-super-nintendo-worlds-yoshi-ride-1847472139 |url-status=live }}</ref> and a fire starting in one of the ride's indoor areas on November 23, 2021. This caused everyone to evacuate from the ride and the rest of the park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-24 |title=Fire Breaks Out At Super Nintendo World's Yoshi Ride, Park Forced To Temporarily Close |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/11/fire-breaks-out-at-super-nintendo-worlds-yoshi-ride-park-forced-to-temporarily-close |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=2022-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121233630/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/11/fire-breaks-out-at-super-nintendo-worlds-yoshi-ride-park-forced-to-temporarily-close |url-status=live }}</ref> Neither accidents led to any park guest injuries.

In October 2022, an employee at the amusement park found human bones in shrubbery along a road west of the premises.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NEWS |first=KYODO |title=Bones found near Universal Studios Japan confirmed as man's |url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/699ee810b770-bones-found-near-universal-studios-japan-confirmed-as-mans.html |access-date=2022-11-16 |website=Kyodo News+ |archive-date=2022-11-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116013514/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/699ee810b770-bones-found-near-universal-studios-japan-confirmed-as-mans.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Incidents at Universal parks]]
* [[Tourism in Japan]]

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Universal Studios Japan}}
* {{Official website|https://www.usj.co.jp/e/}}

{{Universal Studios Japan Attractions}}
{{Universal Destinations & Experiences}}
{{NBC Universal}}
{{Authority control}}

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