The world’s fastest rollercoaster, Do-Dodonpa, which can reach speeds of 172km/h (106.9mph) in just 1.8 seconds, was shut down after several riders shattered bones. Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, ...

A roller coaster that is said to be the fastest accelerating thrill ride in the world has been shut down indefinitely due to rising safety concerns. Fuji-Q Highland, an amusement park that’s located ...

The world’s fastest rollercoaster, which hits “super death” speeds of up to 180km/h, has been forced to close after thrillseekers shattered bones. The ride, which goes from zero to 180km/h in 1.56 ...

A record-breaking Japanese roller coaster that also gained notoriety for breaking thrill-seekers’ bones has been shut down for good. The Do-Dodonpa ride at the Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Yamanashi ...

A roller coaster in Japan known for its speed and acceleration was shut down in August 2021 after several riders reported broken bones. The coaster, Do-Dodonpa, at the Fuji-Q Highland theme park ...

With Tokyo Disneyland having such an enormous presence, other theme park operators in Japan have to find their own special niche to focus on. Universal Studios, for example, has been adding plenty of ...