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USJ Explores Potential Long-Term Lease of Osaka City Land
Universal Studios Japan operator USJ LLC says it has entered preliminary discussions with Osaka City about potentially leasing city-owned land in Sakurajima 2-chome. The company said no details beyond its interest in exploring a long-term lease have been finalized.

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