Fuji-Q Highland
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Fuji-Q Highland (富士急ハイランド) is an amusement park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan.
The themepark is near the base of Mount Fuji. It has a number of roller coasters, as well as Thomas World, a children's area with a Thomas the Tank Engine theme.
Fuji-Q's most famous roller coasters are:
- Fujiyama, 259 feet tall, 80.8 mph. Opened in 1996, it was once the world's tallest roller coaster. As of 2005 it is the world's 7th tallest and 5th longest roller coaster.
- Dodonpa, 170 feet tall, 106.9 mph. Opened in 2001, it was then the world's fastest roller coaster. As of 2005 it is the 3rd fastest in the world.
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