Hanayashiki Co., Ltd. Newsletter Introducing the secret to the longevity of Japan’s oldest existing roller coaster, which has celebrated its 71st anniversary! !

[Hanayashiki Co., Ltd.] [Newsletter] Introducing the secret to the longevity of Japan’s oldest existing roller coaster, which has celebrated its 71st anniversary! !
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Hanayashiki Co., Ltd. Press release: November 21, 2024 [Newsletter] Introducing the secret to the longevity of Japan’s oldest existing roller coaster, which has celebrated its 71st anniversary! ! Asakusa Hanayashiki’s “roller coaster” will be suspended from November 25th (Monday) to December 6th (Friday), 2024 due to legal inspection. Limited events will be held during the suspension period! ! !
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82301/70/82301-70-60db9d1e50f9999854598c769db90f69-1516×896.png A roller coaster that flies in the sky for transportation to an inspection company ◆Japan’s oldest existing roller coaster
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82301/70/82301-70-b7a68cf48fd4dd51f6dd555469d97983-3900×2925.jpg Hanayashiki’s “Roller Coaster” is the oldest existing roller coaster in Japan, which was created in 1953 (Showa 28), the year of Japan’s first television broadcast, 71 years ago. The maximum speed is 42 km/h, and the course features a performance in which it crashes into private houses and passes through “tea rooms”. ◆Transition of roller coasters
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82301/70/82301-70-959dbe72294a4829167560b8f0a5f811-3004×1865.jpg The roller coaster was born with a rocket-like design that was cutting-edge at the time. Since then, it has gone through various variations such as the dragon and senryobako shapes, and has now returned to its rocket-like shape, which recreates its original shape. ◆Aim for the 100th anniversary! The secret to longevity is two types of maintenance! 1. Legal inspection that disassembles and inspects the vehicle body
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82301/70/82301-70-488e18f3aa19ba3ae1126577621b4b7a-2100×1129.jpg Japan’s oldest existing “roller coaster” flies over Asakusa The body of the roller coaster will be transported to a specialized inspection company, where each screw will be disassembled and checked for any abnormalities. During transportation, the vehicle body is removed from the rails by a crane. The sight of the car flying through the Asakusa sky is an exciting moment for Hanayashiki staff as well! 2. Daily inspection of maintenance team
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82301/70/82301-70-318a9f6722719cb1f1fd5e856761e33b-1230×489.jpg During the daily inspection before Hanayashiki opens, the maintenance team walks around the course to check for any abnormalities or foreign objects on the rails! We will also get under the vehicle and inspect the tires. Thanks to regular inspections and daily checks, even now, in its 71st year, it continues to run safely, securely, and
energetically through the streets of Asakusa. ◆We will hold a limited time event when the roller coaster is suspended
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82301/70/82301-70-a3d3f6e152dc0b4a63f03a7102064605-2144×1217.jpg During the period of regular inspection of Japan’s oldest existing roller coaster, we will hold a special event where you can get close to the course that is normally not accessible. In addition to being able to take a look directly into the “Tea Room” within the course, there will also be original goods from the man who lives in the Tea Room, commonly known as “Ojisan Coaster.” We will also carry out a project linked to SNS, making it a project that you can enjoy even during the suspension period. [Event period] November 27th (Wednesday) – December 2nd (Monday), 2024 *Closed on November 26th (Tuesday), December 3rd (Tuesday) – December 6th (Friday) [Event HP]
https://hanayashiki.net/events/event/ochanoma2024winter