Harry Potter draws global fans to Universal Studios Japan, 10 years on

Wizarding World success opens doors for more collaborations at Osaka park

Fans of the Harry Potter franchise gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan on July 15. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)

KATSUYUKI TANIMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

July 16, 2024 06:09 JST

OSAKA -- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan is celebrating 10 years since opening to the public, having drawn fans worldwide to the park and helping it reach the third highest attendance globally.

"When I first came here 10 years ago, I was shocked that it looked exactly like the movies," said a 28-year-old guest who attended an anniversary event at the Osaka theme park on Monday. "I've been back every week since."