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Entertainment
Saudi Arabia set to open ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park
The world’s first and only “Dragon Ball” theme park is coming to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qiddiya Investment Company, the firm behi...
Bryan Ke
World’s first ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The Qiddiya Investment Company has unveiled plans to construct the world’s first “Dragon Ball” theme park in Saudi Arabia. Key points:...
Michelle De Pacina
Ghibli Park announces opening dates for Mononoke Village, Valley of Witches
Ghibli Park has announced the opening dates for two upcoming areas of its park: Mononoke no Sato (Mononoke Village) and the Valley of Witche...
Environmental
Video: Giant panda gives birth to twins in South Korea
The birth of the twin panda cubs has created a renewed opportunity to protect and preserve the giant panda species ...
Ryan General
Watch: World’s largest Harry Potter theme park opens in Tokyo
The largest Harry Potter theme park in the world opened in Tokyo on Friday. The Potter experience: The first Warner Bros. Studio Tour in As...
Iris Jung
Largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world to open in Tokyo
Fans of the “Harry Potter” franchise will soon have another attraction to look forward to — and this time, it’ll be in Japan. “Warner ...
Editorial Staff
Crime
Japanese authorities warn Ghibli Park visitors away from taking lewd photos with characters
Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura wants Studio Ghibli Park’s operating company to stop visitors from taking lewd photos with character statues. ...
Video: Tokyo Disneyland cast members tackle parade crasher
A guest at Tokyo Disneyland jumped in the path of the daily parade floats, causing shock and disruption. Cast members reacted swiftly, tac...
Ines Shin
Culture
Studio Ghibli offers new look into highly anticipated theme park ahead of November opening
On Wednesday, Japanese media companies were invited to explore the highly anticipated Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan. Video reports ins...
Studio Ghibli previews theme park attractions at touring exhibition in Japan
Studio Ghibli will be holding touring exhibitions in five cities across Japan ahead of its theme park’s opening in November. The exhibitio...
News
44 Injured as Wave Machine Malfunctions and Creates 10-foot ‘Tsunami’ at Water Park in China
A faulty wave machine at a popular summer water park attraction in Jilin Province, China caused a 10-foot “tsunami” that swept a...
Chinese Woman Bungee Jumps Everyday to Deliver Her Coworkers’ Lunches
A Chinese theme park employee from Chongqing city has wowed netizens online for her unusual delivery method which involves her bungee-jumpin...
Travel
Naruto’s Hidden Leaf Village is Now a Theme Park in Japan
Most of us who grew up watching or reading “Naruto” have once dreamt of becoming a “Hokage,” much like the ninja protagonist of ...
China’s ‘Ice City’ This Year is Absolutely Spectacular
The Ice and Snow World, a frozen theme park in Harbin, Heilongjiang, reopened for trial operation on Sunday. Covering an expanse of 600,000 ...
Carl Samson
Asia
One of China’s Richest Men is Building a $1.74 Billion Communist Party Theme Park
After giving up on his plans to crush Disney in China, Wang Jianlin — one of the country’s richest men — is back on the theme pa...
Lucky Tourist Crosses Terrifying Gap Bridge in China as Safety Rope Breaks Off
A male tourist in central China narrowly escaped likely death when he reached the end of a gap bridge just as his safety harness broke off. ...
Theme Park in China Offers Free Entry for Women Weighing Over 136 Pounds
The popular Tang dynasty theme park, Tang Paradise, in central China’s Shaanxi Province, Xi’an, attracted massive attention online after it ...
Chinese Boy Terrified of ‘Dinosaur’ Forces Oscar-Worthy Smile For The Camera
A video of a little boy mustering up a smile in the face of terror recently went viral on Chinese social media. The short film, which was r...
Extreme Theme Park in China Will Test Your Fear of Heights
This extreme park in China, called the Wansheng Ordovician Theme Park, should not be taken lightly. Located in Chongqing, a major city in so...
Food
South Korean Tulip Corn Dogs Are Almost Too Pretty to Eat
Everland’s Tulip Festival is now in full bloom! As part of their celebration, South Korea’s largest themepark has put the flower on its corn...
Massive Theme Park With ‘Hunger Games’ and ‘Twilight’ to Open in South Korea
Canadian-American film studio Lionsgate is gearing up to bring movies such as “The Hunger Games”, “Twilight Saga” and “Now You See Me” out o...
Kyle Encina
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