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Universal Studios Japan

Planning Universal Studios Japan in Osaka: tickets, Express Passes, Super Nintendo World entry, the Wizarding World, and where to stay for an early start.

A daytime parade at Universal Studios Japan, with a skull-decorated float and dancers passing a dense crowd of spectators

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USJ Seasonal Events: Halloween Horror Nights, Christmas and More

What runs at Universal Studios Japan through autumn and winter 2026: Halloween Horror Nights dates, zombies and horror attractions, costume rules, Christmas shows and the New Year countdown.

16 min read · Verified 18 Oct 2026

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Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios Japan, its spires and towers rising from a rocky crag against a blue sky with white clouds

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at USJ: Full Guide

Hogsmeade and Hogwarts at Universal Studios Japan: how entry works, both rides and their height limits, wands, Butterbeer, shops and shows, and when to go to beat the queues.

16 min read · Verified 24 Oct 2026

Hogwarts Castle rising above pine trees against a blue sky

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USJ Express Pass Guide: Which One Is Actually Worth It

How to read the thirty-odd Express Pass variants, what they cost in 2026, which include Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter, and when the money is better spent elsewhere.

19 min read · Verified 24 Oct 2026

Universal Studios Japan entrance arch rises above a broad plaza lined with colorful banners in Osaka.

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Universal Studios Japan Tickets: Prices, Types and Where to Buy

Your park ticket does not get you into Super Nintendo World. Studio Pass prices, how dynamic pricing works, which Express Pass variants include area entry, the app rule that changed in January 2026, and what a day really costs.

18 min read · Verified 24 Oct 2026