USJ to expand theme park site for first time
The Osaka Municipal Government said that it will lease a land plot adjacent to the northern side of the theme park to the company.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) operator plans to expand the Osaka theme park for the first time since its inception in 2001. The Osaka Municipal Government has agreed to lease a 30,000 square meter plot adjacent to the park, currently occupied by Nippon Steel, for possible new attractions. The lease is expected to be finalized by 2028, after the current tenant vacates the land in June.
USJ approached the city in April seeking the lease, aiming to complete the contract while performing soil contamination tests. Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama welcomed the proposal, stating it would help revitalize the Osaka Bay area. The park, spanning 540,000 square meters, welcomed 16 million visitors in fiscal 2024. USJ has discussed potentially leasing the site long-term with the municipal government to align with the city's tourism and economic goals.
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