Universal Studios Japan jumps into world's top 3 most-visited theme parks

Super Nintendo World, anime characters help make USJ a draw for international travelers

Universal Studios Japan drew more visitors in 2022 than its Florida and Hollywood counterparts. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

KATSUYUKI TANIMOTO and SHOSUKE KATO, Nikkei staff writers

August 5, 2023 10:04 JST

OSAKA -- Universal Studios Japan jumped to the No. 3 spot among the world's most visited theme parks last year, finding success with a mix of Hollywood and Japanese characters after more than 100 billion yen ($700 million) in investments over the past decade.