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Photos: Long-awaited 'Super Mario' theme park opens in Japan

The attraction is part of the existing Universal Studios Japan amusement park in Osaka

Published: March 18, 2021 11:47 AFP

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Copy of 736873-01-02-1616053147800 — Here we go! After months of pandemic delays, Nintendo's first ever theme park, featuring a "Mario Kart" ride in a real-life Bowser's Castle, opened in Japan on Thursday to delighted fans. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736898-01-02-1616053137592 — A restaurant staff member holds a sign reminding visitors of preventative measures in place against the COVID-19 at the Super Nintendo World. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736894-01-02-1616053127323 — The attraction, whose bright, block-like surroundings are straight out of the classic "Super Mario" games, is part of the existing Universal Studios Japan amusement park in the western city of Osaka. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736884-01-02-1616053158239 — "We perfectly recreated the world of the game.... You'll find life-sized piranha plants and Bowser, and you'll see what it is like to be Mario," said Ayumu Yamamoto, USJ's marketing communication manager. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736864-01-02-1616053142625 — "It took almost a year longer than we had expected to open this place, and we are really glad," he told reporters at a preview on Wednesday. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736890-01-02-1616053122310 — The new zone called "Super Nintendo World" had originally been expected to draw big crowds last year ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which was also postponed by the coronavirus. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736903-01-02-1616053140057 — Fans walk through the underground level of the Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736886-01-02-1616053119555 — A fan interacts with items at "Piranha Plant Nap Mishap" at the Super Nintendo World. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736875-01-02-1616053150429 — A fan looks on at "Koopa Troopa POWer Punch" at the Super Nintendo World. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736891-01-02-1616053124802 — I'ts launch was pushed back to February, and then delayed again as Japan's government declared a state of emergency in early 2021 to curb spiking cases. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736896-01-02-1616053132549 — Music from the popular Mario games plays throughout the park and a smartphone-linked wristband allows visitors to collect virtual coins by punching blocks, just like the Italian plumber. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736870-01-02-1616053145097 — Augmented reality goggles attached to a plastic red visor are used in the "Mario Kart" ride, one of the park's main draws that promises to bring the racing game to life. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736897-01-02-1616053134983 — Fans wear themed augmented reality goggles for the "Mario Kart" ride. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736880-01-02-1616053155668 — Fans told AFP they were thrilled about the much-anticipated opening of the park, which cost more than 60 billion yen ($550 million), according to USJ. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 736878-01-02-1616053153059 — Similar areas are planned at Universal Studios parks in Orlando and Hollywood. Image Credit: AFP

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