Spend your winter this year at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Japan!
12.September.2017 | SPOT
Two big winter events are set to hit Universal Studios Japan on November 10th this year. “Universal Winter Christmas” will house an infinitely-changing giant new Christmas tree, while the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will showcase a castle show plunged into a magical wintertime world.
The popular wintertime Christmas tree at Universal Studios Japan is having a makeover
The new interactive Christmas tree will have a life of its own as it changes form together with the lights and music. There will be a huge performance of the Christmas live show “Tenshi no Kureta Kiseki III ~The Voice of an Angel~” which will colour the place dramatically in fantastic sparkles. The hugely popular Minions will also make an appearance in festive attire to cause chaos at the all-new big midday Christmas party with balloons and confetti. Guests can expect to get wrapped up in the mischief of the Minions as they enjoy an all-night festive frolic and a fun Christmas.
“Hogwarts Magical Night ~Winter Magic~” – a grand show at the snowdrift Hogwarts Castle
When spells are cast at the snowy Hogwarts Castle, lights will illuminate a warm light reminiscent of the Christmas season, and when the ball scene plays out, an astonishing winter spectacle never before seen in the wizard world will come about. Hogsmeade will be adorned in Christmas decorations, complete with a magical Christmas tree which people can cast a spell on to light candles and make the ornaments move. “Winter in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter” is the winter you have always wanted to experience in the wizard world. You will be thrown into a magically marvellous winter wonderland that promises to be a fun-filled day of winter and wizardry.
Have an exciting and romantic day out at Universal Studios Japan this winter.
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“Wizarding World of Harry Potter”
Date: Begins Friday Nov. 10, 2017
Official Website: http://www.usj.co.jp/
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29.November.2021 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
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After his debut in 1953, Takahashi published the manga series Arashi wo Koete and Princess Anne. His signature style of depicting glittering stars in the eyes of his protagonists would have a lasting influence on other manga artists. In the 1960s and 1970s, he was at the helm of many magazine covers and illustrations for popular girls’ manga magazines like Nakayoshi, Shojo Friend, and Margaret. Despite his classic style, his works are still largely popular today. The main visual for the event ‘Lucky Star’ features a girl in a red Christmas-themed costume surrounded by animals, blue snowflakes, and delicate lace.
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