World's 1st Paddington Bear-themed park opens near Tokyo

The world's first amusement park themed on Britain's popular Paddington Bear character opened Saturday in Sagamihara, near Tokyo, hoping to attract families with small children.The 4,420-square-meter Paddington Town features five attractions, including one letting children ride a miniature fire engine and use a water pistol to knock over targets simulated as fire, the park's operator Fujikyuko Co. said.The theme park is part of Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest, a large resort complex near Lake Sagami.Entrance to the resort complex costs 1,700 yen ($15) for junior high school students and tho…READ FULL ARTICLE