1994.12 |
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Osaka Universal Planning Inc. is established in Minato-ku, Osaka to plan, research etc. for development and construction of large-scale theme park. |
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1996.02 |
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Master agreement regarding planning, construction and operation of theme park “Universal Studios Japan™” is concluded with American corporation MCA Inc. (current Universal Studios Inc.) |
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1996.03 |
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Based on above master agreement, company name changed to USJ Co., Ltd. |
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1997.04 |
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Head office moved to Suminoe-ku, Osaka. |
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1998.03 |
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Licensing agreement (final contract) regarding planning, construction and operation of “Universal Studios Japan™” is concluded with Universal Group companies, including American corporation Universal Studios Inc. |
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1998.10 |
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Construction of “Universal Studios Japan™” commences in Konohana-ku, Osaka. |
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2001.01 |
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Head office moved to Konohana-ku, Osaka. |
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2001.03 |
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Theme park “Universal Studios Japan™” opens. |
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2002.04 |
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Attraction “Hollywood Premier Parade(TM)” introduced. (Ended August 2004) |
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2003.04 |
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Attraction “Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic(TM)” introduced. |
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2003.06 |
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Attraction “Shrek’s 4-D Adventure(TM)” introduced. |
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2004.01 |
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Attraction “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man(TM) - The Ride” introduced. |
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2005.04 |
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Attraction “Happy Harmony Celebration” introduced. |
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2006.04 |
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Attraction “Peter Pan’s Neverland” introduced. |
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2006.07 |
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“Land of Oz” area and musical show “WiCKED” introduced. |
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2006.08 |
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Amended licensing agreement (amended and revised final contract) regarding planning, construction and operation of theme park “Universal Studios Japan™” concluded with American corporation Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP, successor to rights and obligations of Universal Studios Inc., and other Universal Group companies. |
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2007.03 |
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Attraction “Hollywood Dream - The Ride” introduced. |
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2007.03 |
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Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Market. |
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2009.05 |
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SG Investments completes TOB. |
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2009.09 |
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Delisted on Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Market. |
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2010.02 |
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Merger complete with SG Investments as surviving company absorbing USJ Co., Ltd, trade name of surviving company changed to USJ Co., Ltd on the same day. |
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2010.03 |
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Attraction “Space Fantasy - The Ride” introduced. |
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2012.03 |
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New area “Universal Wonderland” opens. |
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2013.03 |
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Attraction “Hollywood Dream - The Ride - Backdrop-” renewed. |
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2013.07 |
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Attraction “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - The Ride 4K3D” renewed. |
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2014.07 |
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New area “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” opens. |
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2015.11 |
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Comcast NBCUniversal acquires a controlling interest. |
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2016.03 |
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Attraction “The Flying Dinosaur” introduced. |
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2017.04 |
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USJ becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comcast NBCUniversal. |
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2017.04 |
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New area “Minion Park” opens. |
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2018.05 |
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“Universal Spectacle Night Parade ~The Best of Hollywood~” introduced. |
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2018.10 |
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Company name changed to USJ LLC. |
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2019.04 |
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Musical Attraction “ SING ON TOUR” introduced. |
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2021.03 |
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New area “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™” opens. |