Moomin-themed amusement park to open on March 16

Just what Japan needs because there aren't quite enough character attractions.

Seems someone sort of forgot about the late 80s and early 90s.

Should make for a great YouTube video after it's abandoned in a couple of years!

I can’t see this park lasting long. If you really need to get your Moomin fix, you had better do it quickly.

Sorry to be a pessimist, but this will shut down within a few years, never going into the black. They have made far too many amusement/theme parks here and Always end up trying to sell them to private interests to avoid complete bankruptcy. Haustenbaus is a prime example. Disney and USJ, of course, being exceptions.

I have been to the older Moomin themed park and it is really popular on the weekends. Of course it is free, but fun to go with young kids: https://goo.gl/maps/A2PiwZ57G4R2

I'd have to see the new park myself to give an opinion whether it will shut in a couple years. Sanrio Puroland in Tama is kind of obscure with many whom I know having no idea it exists, but that place is always busy. When my kids were younger, I got tired of going to the same places, so another one within the Tokyo area will be welcome.

I hope they do well.