Surging Virus in Japan Tanks Nintendo Theme Park Opening
- Japan’s state of emergency expanded to include Osaka region
- Super Nintendo World was scheduled to open on Feb. 4
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Universal Studios Japan postponed the opening of its much-anticipated Super Nintendo World theme park after a worsening spread of the coronavirus prompted the government to expand its state of emergency declaration.
The addition to the Universal Studios Japan amusement park, located near Osaka, won’t open on Feb. 4 as planned and has been put on indefinite hiatus in accordance with the government’s urging to restrict non-essential travel and activities. The organizers said they will reevaluate and decide on a new date once the state of emergency has been lifted.