Major Japanese film studios are reporting sharp declines in their earnings this year. The pandemic has led to the closure of theaters, forcing movie fans to stay home.

Shochiku posted a net loss of 89 million dollars in the six-month period through August. Sales dropped 60.8 percent in yen terms compared with the same period last year.

One of Japan's favorite theme parks is lifting its entry restrictions to allow anyone from around the country to come and visit.

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka began reopening on limited basis in June. It had been closed since the end of February.