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Halloween Horror Nights is one of the biggest annual events at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. From the popular street zombies to frightening mazes, it features numerous attractions just for the season. Some are available all day, but many of the horror-themed events start at 6:00 p.m. Know what to expect before you go to make the most of your time at the theme park. Street Zombies For 2023, Universal Studios Japan is bringing more zombies than ever before to the park. In addition to being chased by zombies and watching them attack people (and each other, including with chainsaws), you’ll periodically witness the Zombie de Dance. This dance turns the horror into a brief party — and all the visitors to the park are invited to join in. The event is in collaboration with the Japanese singer Ado. If you want to avoid the zombies, just a few areas of the park are safe. Horror Mazes There are three horror mazes to explore for Halloween. Especially gruesome is Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos: Chucky’s Bloody Festival. This is a brand new maze where visitors wear 3D glasses to bring the horror alive. You need to be at least 15 years…