$40 Million Thrill Rides

Takabisha in Japan is the World's Steepest Roller Coaster

If you think you’ve been on some crazy thrill rides, nothing will likely compare to Japan’s ‘Takabisha’ roller coaster. The ride is set to open at the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park in a few days in Yamanash, Japan. As you may have been able to realize from these gravity-defying shots and video coverage, the Takabisha is the world’s steepest roller coaster, dropping riders on a vertical freefall of 121 degrees.

Riders on the Takabisha can expect to experience weightlessness while taking a sharp dive down 141 ft at speeds of nearly 62 mph, or 100 km/hour. The miraculous coaster cost an astounding $40 million to construct, and riders can expect to pay nearly $12 to ride it. The Takabisha is a sight to see and a thrill to be had for daredevils everywhere.
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Freefall Roller Coasters - The world's steepest roller coaster, Takabisha, showcases the trend of extreme vertical drops in thrill rides.
2. High-speed Roller Coasters - Takabisha's speed of nearly 62 mph reflects the trend of increasing speed in roller coasters to enhance the thrill factor.
3. Expensive Thrill Rides - With a construction cost of $40 million and a ticket price of nearly $12, Takabisha exemplifies the trend of high-cost, premium experiences in amusement parks.
Industry Implications
1. Amusement Parks - Amusement parks can leverage the trend of vertical freefall and high-speed roller coasters to attract thrill-seeking visitors.
2. Entertainment - The trend of expensive thrill rides presents disruptive innovation opportunities for entertainment companies to create unique and premium experiences for their customers.
3. Tourism - The world's steepest roller coaster can drive tourism in Yamanashi, Japan by attracting thrill-seeking travelers to the region.

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