S7·E19 – Asakusa: Adult Roller Coaster

2016-06-24 • ? min

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This time the stage is a roller coaster at Hanayashiki, a long-established amusement park in Asakusa, Tokyo. It has been running for 62 years with a maximum speed of 42 km/h, rattling and creaking, and is gaining popularity for its unique thrill. The most conspicuous visitors are adults. They surrender themselves to the slow ride and cheer as if they are regaining their youth. Why are people drawn to old roller coasters? This 72-hour film looks at a variety of human characters in a slightly mysterious space.