Universal Studios Japan officially opened its highly anticipated 'Donkey Kong Country' expansion within Super Nintendo World.

Osaka, Japan

Who

Nintendo and Universal Destinations & Experiences

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When

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:30:05 GMT · 1d 11h ago

Where

Osaka, Japan · 34.6654°N, 135.4323°E

Why

The expansion is part of a multi-year strategy to leverage Nintendo's intellectual property into physical theme park experiences globally.

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Visitors now have access to a new interactive land featuring the 'Mine Cart Madness' coaster, which is expected to significantly increase regional tourism and merchandise revenue for Nintendo.

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