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Opening of Nintendo theme park in Osaka delayed again by COVID

Japan's state of emergency threatens company's ambitions to expand beyond gaming

Universal Studios Japan said it was postponing the opening of Super Nintendo World until after the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted, which is expected after Feb. 7. 
JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writer | Japan

TOKYO -- The rapid rise in coronavirus infections in Japan has again delayed the opening of Nintendo's first Mario-themed park in Universal Studios in Osaka, putting the gaming company's ambitions on hold.

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