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Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Studios Japan in spring 2021

However, the world's first Mario-themed café and store is now open at the Osaka theme park

Tabea Greuner
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USJ Mario Café and Store
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While it didn't specify a date, Universal Studios Japan has confirmed that the highly anticipated Super Nintendo World will finally open in spring 2021. That's perfect timing as Japan is expected to reopen to international tourists sometime around spring next year as well. This new attraction will feature rides, activities and restaurants based on Nintendo’s most famous characters, including Mario, Princess Peach and Yoshi.

Mario Café and Store
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But if you can’t wait that long for some real-life Nintendo fun, make a visit to the Osaka theme park this week, because the world’s first Mario Café and Store has recently opened on Friday October 16 in USJ’s Hollywood Area.

USJ Mario Café and Store
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The café’s interior features plenty of Mario and Luigi memorabilia, plus iconic elements of the game such as bricks, question mark blocks, pipes and piranha plants. Even the colourful tables are designed to look like Toads, the Mario games’ adorable mushroom-like characters.

USJ Mario Cafe & Shop
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Pick up one of these Mario and Luigi inspired pancake sandwiches, either with a strawberry shortcake, or grape and cheesecake filling.

USJ Mario Cafe & Shop
Photo: Nintendo

There’s also a variety of drinks available, including these cutesy cream sodas, based on Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach.

USJ Mario Café and Store
Photo: Nintendo

At the neighbouring shop, you can get your hands on Nintendo-themed USJ-exclusive merchandise, including T-shirts, cushions, pouches and more.

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