JAKARTA - Universal Studios Japan was forced to postpone the opening of the new Super Nintendo World arena. The Nintendo-themed gaming zone is supposed to open on February 4.
However, under an emergency declaration by the Osaka City government, the opening of the playground had to be postponed indefinitely. Universal Studios Japan will announce the opening date for the new rides after the state of emergency is lifted.
Reported by The Verge, A state of emergency in Japan was originally issued for Tokyo and its surroundings, but yesterday the order was expanded to cover a total of 11 prefectures, including Osaka. These countermeasures are carried out as an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
This means that neither the public nor tourists are advised to take non-essential trips outside, and companies such as restaurants and cinemas are being asked to close early in the evening - but clearly that's still not the ideal time to open theme parks.
The Nintendo World Super Ride is an important project for Nintendo, representing the most ambitious of its efforts to expand its IP into new business opportunities. The park was originally set to open for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, which in itself is still in doubt.
When fully open, it will feature attractions such as the Mario Kart rollercoaster that supports AR features. All the rides in Super Nintendo World use a 3D concept so that visitors who come can feel like they are part of a video game.
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