UPDATE (March 9, 2021): Following yet another delay due to rising COVID-19 concerns, Universal Studios Japan has finally confirmed the official opening date for Super Nintendo World.Originally scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2020, the theme park had been put on hold after Osaka declared a second state of emergency in January. Announcing its updated plans in a statement, Universal Studios Japan has shared that it will keep its opening in line with local restrictions to help prevent ...

Last year, Studio Ghibli confirmed that it will be moving forward with the opening of its theme park in 2022. While we wait, a first look at the upcoming establishment has surfaced.The theme park will include attractions inspired by fan-favorite Ghibli movies like Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle and more. As shared by Twitter user @otakucalendarjp, a replica of Howl's castle will measure 16 meters in height. Meanwhile, the other key attrac...

Tokyo's Grand Hyatt Hotel has unveiled a Takashi Murakami-themed suite, designed in collaboration with the artist himself. The executive-level "Chairman Suite" is adorned with 14 Murakami works, including his gold "Flower Parent and Child" sculpture. Guests who book the room are treated to an autographed art book, a special dinner featuring flower-shaped food and an exclusive Murakami-decorated eye-mask and mug. An optional flower manicure featuring Murakami-themed nail art can be added on for a...

Louis Vuitton is tapping into food and beverage with its first-ever café and restaurant, Le Café V and Sugalabo V.  The culinary experience is available at the luxury house's flagship in Osaka, Japan.Situated on the top floor of the building, the space offers dishes from star chef Yosuke Suga, who is known to be the protégé of 32-Michelin star winner Joël Robuchon. Guests visiting Le Café V will be able to sit either indoors or outside on the terrace to enjoy cocktails and the city view. ...