Fuji-Q Highland (富士急ハイランド) is an amusement park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. The themepark is near the base of Mount Fuji. It has a number of roller coasters, as well as The Haunted Hospital, the world's largest haunted attraction[citation needed], and Thomas Land, a children's area with a Thomas the Tank Engine theme. In 2006, on the 9th Season of The Amazing Race, the final 3 teams came here and rode Tonde Mia!! (Pizza-la), Dodonpa and Fujiyama looking for a clue to their next destination. Fuji-Q's most famous roller coasters are: Fujiyama, 259 feet tall, 80.8 mph. Opened in 1996, it was once the world's tallest roller coaster. As of 2007 it is the world's 8th tallest, 5th longest, and 10th fastest roller coaster. Dodonpa, 170 feet tall, 106.9 mph. Opened in 2001, it was then the world's fastest roller coaster. As of 2007 it is the 3rd fastest in the world but still has the highest acceleration at launch time. Eejanaika, 249 feet tall, 78.3 mph. Opened in 2006, it is only the second "4th Dimension roller coaster" ever built (the first being X² at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California). As a "4th dimension" roller coaster its seats can rotate 360 degrees forward or backward in a controlled spin, thus allowing Eejanaika to invert 14 different times, even though the actual track inverts only three times. It surpasses the first built "4th dimension" roller coaster, X², in both height and speed. Join discussion...

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Google Street View golfing in Japan. Join discussion...

What's the scoop with this place in Japan? It looks like a mini Europe - windmills, canals, Dutch shoes, etc. Join discussion...

Amongst all the excitement about the release of Street View in Canada and Prague yesterday it seems to have gone largely unnoticed that Street View has also been added to the Ryukyu Islands in Japan. Nagasaki, Sasebo, Asahikawa and Furano now also have street view coverage. Asahiyama Zoo, in particular, seems to have had a visit from the Street View trike. Join discussion...

Google Street View Captures Some Public Toilets in Japan...What are those foot holders by the urinal? Join discussion...

This seems to be a parking garage in Japan. It seems to have room for one or two cars per level and have at least ten levels. Quite amazing in an earthquake area. Join discussion...

I wouldn't feel comfortable parking the car here! Especially my 69 Pontiac... Join discussion...

Google Street View Captures a Funny Looking Vehicle in Japan... Join discussion...

Google Street View Captures a Japanese School Girl Fighting... Join discussion...