Universal Studios Japan to help working-holiday staff stay long term

Osaka theme park wants more international personnel as overseas visitors soar

Foreigners are thought to make up 30% to 40% of USJ’s visitors, far exceeding the figure for Tokyo Disney Resort. (Photo by Yo Inoue)

KATSUYUKI TANIMOTO

March 28, 2025 00:02 JST

OSAKA -- The operator of Universal Studios Japan will support staff on working holidays who want to change their residency status to be able to work long term, aiming to secure the foreign-language skills needed to serve increasingly international guests.