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New Harry Potter Attraction to Open in Tokyo in 2023 Will Be Asia's First

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New Harry Potter Attraction to Open in Tokyo in 2023 Will Be Asia's First

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The wizarding world will open its doors to Tokyo in 2023 with a new Harry Potter attraction ー the world's second Harry Potter studio and Asia's first.

A new Harry Potter attraction will open in Tokyo in the summer of 2023. The announcement was made by Warner Bros. Studio Japan, an affiliate of the major American film company, based in Ward, Tokyo.

The attraction is under construction in Nerima Ward, on the grounds of the old Toshimaen amusement park, which closed its doors in 2020. It will be the second of its kind in the world, following London, and the first in Asia.

At Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter, visitors will be able to experience the world of cinema by walking through recreated film sets, which include costumes and props, just like the ones used in the films. Visitors must book in advance.

The Harry Potter Studio in London has entertained more than 16 million people since it opened 10 years ago, and it's still difficult to make a reservation.

Of course, the Warner Bros. Studio in Tokyo counts on a similar success. "I want everyone to enjoy the behind-the-scenes of the global blockbuster," said a studio representative.

Source:New Harry Potter Attraction to Open in Tokyo in 2023 Will Be Asia's First
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Key phrases and vocabulary

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by yourself.
1. based in ~ ~を本拠地とする、(活動や生活の)拠点としている
・She is based in Yokohama, but she is out of town more than half the year for her job.
2. in advance 前もって、事前に、あらかじめ、前金で
Is there anything I should arrange in advance for the meeting?
3. count on ~ ~を期待する、~を頼りにする、~をあてにする、~に任せる
The event organizer is counting on good weather.
4. blockbuster (映画・本などの)大ヒット作、大当たり
I don’t go see those blockbusters at theaters because they become available on Netflix or airplanes sooner or later.

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Questions

Directions: Read the questions aloud and answer them.
1. Where is the first Harry Potter Studio?
2. Do you read Harry Potter or any other fantasy novels?
3. What is your favorite amusement park?
4. If you could build an amusement park based on a movie, a novel, or a fairy tale, etc., what would it be like?

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日本語関連記事:としまえん跡地のハリポタ施設、来年夏に開業

米映画大手傘下「ワーナー ブラザース スタジオ ジャパン」(東京都港区)は、令和2年に閉園した東京都練馬区の遊園 地「としまえん」跡地に建設している映画「ハリー・ポッター」のエンターテインメント施設について、来年夏に開業すると発表 した。ロンドンに続き、世界で2番目、アジアでは初のオープンとなる。

開業する「ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京 ―メイキング・オブ・ハリー・ポッター」は、再現された撮影セットの中 を動き回りながら、映画の世界を楽しめる事前予約制の体験型施設。ロンドンの施設は10年前の開業以来、1600万人以 上が訪れ、今も予約困難な状況が続いているという。

日本の担当者は「世界で大ヒットした映画の舞台裏を堪能してほしい」と話している。

出典:としまえん跡地のハリポタ施設、来年夏に開業
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