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Tokyo area theme parks remodel themselves while waiting out pandemic Jan. 12 02:48 pm JST Jan. 12 | 02:56 pm JST TOKYO
Since last year, several of the major amusement and theme parks in the greater Tokyo area have successively been undergoing major renovations. J-Cast News (Jan 11) considers the factors affecting leisure business.
The preponderant motivation has been the aging and weathering of the facilities. But their corporate management has also implementing new business strategies.
The prolonged coronavirus pandemic has certainly had a serious impact, particularly in that more people feel inclined to avoid long trips, sticking closer to their homes when seeking recreation.
First is Yomiuriland. Located in Inagi City in the Tama Hills area west Tokyo, the park has constructed a new baseball stadium for the Yomiuri Giants B team (second string squad) and the accompanying commercial concessions have been placed under joint management.