EVENT | Madame Tussauds Tokyo Opens for a Limited Time in Odaiba
Lady Gaga, Johnny Depp, Ryuichi Sakamoto: 19 Celebrities Descend on Tokyo!?
Madame Tussauds Tokyo Opens for a Limited Time in Odaiba
Madame Tussauds, which has welcomed over 550 million visitors in eight countries worldwide, makes its Japan debut! Madame Tussauds Tokyo, an interactive attraction featuring 19 life-size figures of celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Johnny Depp, and Michael Jackson, will open for a limited time from Friday, September 30th, to Wednesday, January 4th, 2012, at Decks Tokyo Beach in Odaiba.
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So Realistic, Even the Stars Might Mistake Them for Themselves
Madame Tussauds, a popular attraction operated by Merlin Entertainments based in the UK, has expanded to 12 locations in eight countries. Since its opening in London in 1835, it has attracted over 550 million visitors, offering an interactive experience where guests can get up close with officially approved celebrity figures.
At Madame Tussauds Tokyo, there are no ropes or barriers around the life-size figures, allowing visitors to pose for photos and interact with the celebrities as if they were really there, perhaps even putting an arm around their shoulders.
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This exhibition features life-size figures of international stars like Lady Gaga, Johnny Depp, and Beyoncé, as well as Japanese icons such as Taro Hakase and Ryuichi Sakamoto, and even Astro Boy! Lady Gaga's ever-fashionable outfits are already a hot topic.
Decks Tokyo Beach
Tel. 03-3599-6500
http://www.odaiba-decks.com/