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Christmas show at USJ

OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - A ceremony kicking off a Christmas show is held at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2025, a day before the opening of the show, set to run through Jan. 4, to the general public. (Kyodo)

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Christmas show at USJ

A Christmas show is performed for the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2025, a day before its opening to the general public.

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Christmas show at USJ

A ceremony kicking off a Christmas show is held at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2025, a day before the opening of the show, set to run through Jan. 4, to the general public.

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Christmas show at USJ

A Christmas show is performed for the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2025, a day before its opening to the general public.

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Christmas show at USJ

A Christmas show is performed for the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2025, a day before its opening to the general public.

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New attraction at USJ's Minion Park

A ceremony is held at Minion Park at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on July 10, 2025, marking the start the following day of Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast, a new shooting attraction enabling guests to blast targets while standing on a moving walkway.

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Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Visitors are sprayed with water during "cool splash time" at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 30, 2025, as summer heat continues to hit the western Japan city.

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Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Visitors are sprayed with water during "cool splash time" at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 30, 2025, as summer heat continues to hit the western Japan city.

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Water splashing at USJ to counter summer heat

Visitors are sprayed with water during "cool splash time" at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 30, 2025, as summer heat continues to hit the western Japan city.

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Malaysia: Gas Pipeline Fire Erupts in Puchong, Prompting Evacuations 2

A gas pipeline fire erupted in Puchong, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur, on April 1, leaving more than 30 injured and prompting evacuations. Authorities reported that the fire originated from a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, and spread to several homes in nearby residential areas. This is a developing story.

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Special JAL plane themed on USJ's new area

Photo taken on Jan. 14, 2025, at Osaka airport straddling Osaka and Hyogo prefectures shows a specially painted Japan Airlines plane introduced the same day to mark the opening in December of Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka

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Special JAL plane themed on USJ's new area

Photo taken on Jan. 14, 2025, at Osaka airport straddling Osaka and Hyogo prefectures shows a specially painted Japan Airlines plane introduced the same day to mark the opening in December of Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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USJ opens new area themed on Nintendo game

Shigeru Miyamoto, executive fellow and representative director of Nintendo Co., speaks at an opening ceremony for Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka, on Dec. 11, 2024. The new area was merged into USJ's existing area, Super Nintendo World.

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USJ opens new area themed on Nintendo game

Shigeru Miyamoto, executive fellow and representative director of Nintendo Co., appears with Donkey Kong at an opening ceremony for Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka, as Mario greets them on Dec. 11, 2024. The new area was merged into USJ's existing area, Super Nintendo World.

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USJ opens new area themed on Nintendo game

An opening ceremony for Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka, is held on Dec. 11, 2024. The new area was merged into USJ's existing area, Super Nintendo World.

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USJ opens new area themed on Nintendo game

Photo shows part of Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka, on Nov. 26, 2024, ahead of its public opening on Dec. 11. The new area was merged into USJ's existing area, Super Nintendo World.

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Christmas tree lighting at USJ

A giant Christmas tree is lit up at the Universal Studios Japan amusement park in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 19, 2024.

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Christmas tree lighting at USJ

A giant Christmas tree is lit up at the Universal Studios Japan amusement park in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 19, 2024.

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Christmas tree lighting at USJ

A giant Christmas tree is lit up at the Universal Studios Japan amusement park in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 19, 2024.

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USJ to open new area themed on Nintendo game in Dec.

Photo taken on Nov. 12, 2024, shows part of Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka, unveiled to the media ahead of its public opening on Dec. 11. The new area was merged into USJ's existing area, Super Nintendo World.

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USJ to open new area themed on Nintendo game in Dec.

Photo taken on Nov. 12, 2024, shows part of Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka, unveiled to the media ahead of its public opening on Dec. 11. The new area was merged into USJ's existing area, Super Nintendo World.

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USJ to open new area themed on Nintendo game in Dec.

Photo taken on Nov. 12, 2024, shows part of Donkey Kong Country, a new area at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka, unveiled to the media ahead of its public opening on Dec. 11. The new area was merged into USJ's existing area, Super Nintendo World.

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10th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

OSAKA, Japan, July 16 Kyodo - Actor Seishiro Kato (C) attends an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an attraction based on the hit book and movie series, at Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka on July 15, 2024. Kato was invited to attend a pre-opening event in 2014. (Kyodo)

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10th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

Actor Seishiro Kato (C) attends an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an attraction based on the hit book and movie series, at Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka on July 15, 2024. Kato was invited to attend a pre-opening event in 2014.

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10th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

Actor Seishiro Kato (C) poses for photos in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an attraction based on the hit book and movie series, at Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka with people dressed as characters from the series during a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the attraction's opening on July 15, 2024. Kato was invited to attend a pre-opening event in 2014.

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[Breaking News]USJ water-splash event

OSAKA,Japan, July 2 Kyodo -Universal Studios Japan gives journalists a sneak preview of its limited-time water-splash event featuring Pokemon character Pikachu in Osaka on July 2, 2024, a day before opening to the general public.(Kyodo)

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USJ water-splash event

Universal Studios Japan gives journalists a sneak preview of its limited-time water-splash event featuring Pokemon character Pikachu in Osaka on July 2, 2024, a day before opening to the general public.

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USJ water-splash event

Universal Studios Japan gives journalists a sneak preview of its limited-time water-splash event featuring Super Mario in Osaka on July 2, 2024, a day before opening to the general public.

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USJ water-splash event

Universal Studios Japan gives journalists a sneak preview of its limited-time water-splash event featuring Super Mario in Osaka on July 2, 2024, a day before opening to the general public.

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Christmas tree at USJ

OSAKA, Japan Kyodo - An over 30-meter-tall Christmas tree is lit up at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 20, 2023. (Kyodo)

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Giant Christmas tree at USJ

Visitors gather for the lighting of a giant Christmas tree at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 20, 2023.

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Christmas tree at USJ

An over 30-meter-tall Christmas tree is lit up at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 20, 2023.

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Christmas tree at USJ

An over 30-meter-tall Christmas tree is lit up at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Nov. 20, 2023.

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Chinese chess competition held in Lebanon

STORY: Chinese chess competition held in Lebanon DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:15 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAWDE, Head of Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee 3. various of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AMINE KORKOMAZ, Lebanese Chinese chess player 5. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: A Xiangqi (Chinese chess) competition was held in Beirut on Saturday, attracting around 70 Lebanese and Chinese players to compete. The event was co-organized by the Confucius Institute at Saint Joseph University (USJ) and Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAWDE, Head of Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee "This competition aims to promote the intellectual development of the youths and strengthen their self-confidence. Chinese chess can help strengthen self-confidence. Through this game, the youths will have a better understanding of the Chinese culture. We are the only committee of C

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New attraction at USJ

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka unveils a new attraction, SPY x FAMILY Secret Mission, to the media on Feb. 16, 2023, a day ahead of its opening. Based on the popular Japanese anime Spy x Family and running through July 2, the attraction allows visitors to take part in a mystery hunt as part of a spy mission.

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New attraction at USJ

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka unveils a new attraction, SPY x FAMILY Secret Mission, to the media on Feb. 16, 2023, a day ahead of its opening. Based on the popular Japanese anime Spy x Family and running through July 2, the attraction allows visitors to take part in a mystery hunt as part of a spy mission.

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New attraction at USJ

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka unveils a new attraction, SPY x FAMILY Secret Mission, to the media on Feb. 16, 2023, a day ahead of its opening. Based on the popular Japanese anime Spy x Family and running through July 2, the attraction allows visitors to take part in a mystery hunt as part of a spy mission.

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USJ expects record visitors due to new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, executive of USJ Co., the operator of Universal Studios Japan, gives a speech in Osaka on June 23, 2014. Morioka said the number of visitors to the amusement park is likely to hit a record high for a single month in August due to its upcoming new attractions featuring the Harry Potter film series.

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USJ draws 10 mil. visitors since April

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 13, 2015, shows a new attraction based on the Harry Potter film series at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka. USJ has attracted more than 10 million visitors since last April, reflecting the popularity of the attraction.

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USJ draws 10 mil. visitors since April

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 13, 2015, shows a new attraction based on the Harry Potter film series at Universal Studios Japan in the western Japan city of Osaka. USJ has attracted more than 10 million visitors since last April, reflecting the popularity of the attraction.

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USJ, Abeno Harukas named most active in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - USJ Co. board member Isao Tanaka (2nd from L) and Hidenori Akasaka (far L), senior officer of Kintetsu Corp. that owns skyscraper Abeno Harukas, pose in Osaka, western Japan, on Dec. 15, 2014. The operator of theme park Universal Studios Japan and the owner of Japan's tallest building were given the Grand Prix and a special award, respectively, as this year's most vigorous establishments in Osaka by the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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USJ wins Grand Prix as most active Osaka firm

OSAKA, Japan - A panoramic view of theme park Universal Studios Japan is shown in a file photo taken in March 2014. USJ was given the Grand Prix for 2014 as the most vigorous company in Osaka, western Japan, by the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Lights on Christmas tree at USJ lit up

OSAKA, Japan - Some 364,200 lights on a 36-meter-high Christmas tree are lit up on a trial basis at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka's Konohana Ward on the night of Nov. 13, a day before the theme park's Christmas event starts. The artificial tree was recognized by Guinness World Records as one with the world's most lights lit simultaneously. The event will run through Jan. 6. (

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Lights on Christmas tree at USJ lit up

OSAKA, Japan - Some 364,200 lights on a 36-meter-high Christmas tree are lit up on a trial basis at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka's Konohana Ward on the night of Nov. 13, a day before the theme park's Christmas event starts. The artificial tree was recognized by Guinness World Records as one with the world's most lights lit simultaneously. The event will run through Jan. 6. (

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Lights on Christmas tree at USJ lit up

OSAKA, Japan - Some 364,200 lights on a 36-meter-high Christmas tree are lit up on a trial basis at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka's Konohana Ward on the night of Nov. 13, a day before the theme park's Christmas event starts. The artificial tree was recognized by Guinness World Records as one with the world's most lights lit simultaneously. The event will run through Jan. 6. (

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People dance in zombie costumes at USJ's Halloween event

OSAKA, Japan - People in zombie costumes dance at a Halloween event called "Special Zombie Mob" at the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka on Oct. 31, 2014.

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People enjoy USJ's Halloween event

OSAKA, Japan - People clad in zombie costumes enjoy a Halloween event called "Special Zombie Mob" at the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka on Oct. 31, 2014.

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USJ sells 1 mil. glasses of butter beer

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken on Oct. 24, 2014, at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka shows Eiji Mitsui, his wife Hiromi and their son Tsubasa applauded by USJ staff after they ordered the millionth "butter beer" served in the park's new Harry Potter attraction area. One butter beer has been sold every 4.6 seconds since the Harry Potter attraction opened on July 15.

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USJ man credited with bringing Harry Potter attraction

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, an executive officer at USJ Co., speaks of his tough job of bringing the Harry Potter attraction to Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, in this photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014. The number of visitors to the theme park set a record monthly high for the second straight month in September after the new attraction opened in mid-July.

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Osaka Pref.'s mascot character renamed 'Mozuyan'

OSAKA, Japan - The Osaka prefectural government's mascot character "Mozuyan" (L), renamed after the western Japan prefecture's symbolic bird, the shrike ("mozu" in Japanese), is cheered by Gov. Ichiro Matsui and Universal Studio Japan's trademarked "Moppy" on Sept. 17, 2014, in the prefectural capital of Osaka. The Osaka character previously had the same name as the USJ mascot.