Universal Studios Japan breaks ground for Super Nintendo World

Japan Times -- Jun 08

The Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka plans to add a new area featuring Nintendo characters and worlds, which was unveiled at a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday.

Super Nintendo World will have rides, shops and restaurants, including a Mario Kart race game, the park operator said.

The new area is set to open in 2020. More than ¥60 billion will be invested.

During Thursday's ceremony, Nintendo's iconic character Mario made an appearance. Clad in red work overalls, he jumped to hit a yellow question block - just like in the eponymous game - setting off fireworks to kick off the start of construction.

Jun 08 (ANNnewsCH) - 海外からもファンが殺到する可能性があります。ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンで、任天堂のゲームの世界を体験できるエリアの建設が始まりました。