
Japan's record-breaking rollercoaster
On 1 August 2000, Steel Dragon 2000 opened at Nagashima Spa Land, becoming the world’s longest rollercoaster at nearly 2.5 km in length.
On 1 August 2000, a new rollercoaster opened to the public at a theme park in Japan.
Named Steel Dragon 2000, it's located at the Nagashima Spa Land amusement park in Kuwana.
When it first opened, it broke world records, being named the longest rollercoaster in the world, at just under 2.5km long.
Kurt Brookes hears from its designer, Steve Okamoto.
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