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Roller Coaster: Eejanaika
Amusement Park: Fuji-Q Highland (Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Japan)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - 4th Dimension
Status: Operating since 7/19/2006
Builder: S&S Power
Subcontractor: Meisho Amusement Machines
Capacity: 1000 riders per hour
 
Length: 3782' 10" 
Height: 249' 4" 
Inversions: 2 
Speed: 78.3 mph 
Duration: 2:10 
Elements: Inside Raven Turn
Fly To Lie
Outside Raven Turn
Lie To Fly
 
 
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") and written in Japanese as "ええじゃないか". 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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