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Eejanaika - Fuji-Q Highland (Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan)

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Roller Coaster: Eejanaika (Japanese: ええじゃないか)
Amusement Park: Fuji-Q Highland (Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - 4th Dimension
Status: Operating since 7/19/2006
Builder: S&S Worldwide
Subcontractor: Meisho Amusement Machines
Maps: Bing Maps (Satellite) · Google Maps (Satellite)
Capacity: 1,000 riders per hour
 
Length: 3,782.8 ft 
Height: 249.3 ft 
Inversions: 3 
Speed: 78.3 mph 
Duration: 2:10 
Elements: Inside Raven Turn
Zero-G Roll
Fly To Lie
Outside Raven Turn
Fly To Lie
 
 
Cost: 35 hundred million Yen, which at the time of the press release converts to just over 31 million USD.
Etymology: Eejanaika is pronounced "Ee ja nai ka" (with the "Ee" like "Ay").  Eejanaika has several meanings, but "Ain't it great" is believed to be the relevant meaning in this situation.  More information can be found on the following Wikipedia link.
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