Benyland, Amusement park in Taihaku-ku, Japan
Benyland sits in outer Sendai and offers roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, and family rides set among trees and open green areas. The grounds spread across a large site with pathways leading through zones for different age groups.
Operations began in spring 1968 and grew into a regional destination for families across northeast Japan. The 50th anniversary in 2018 showed how long the site has been drawing visitors.
The theme song gets sung by game-day crowds at the Rakuten Golden Eagles stadium, bringing its melody into a completely different setting. Baseball fans know the tune well and link it with their city's amusement park.
The subway line Tozai runs from the main station to the nearest stop in a few minutes, then a short walk leads to the grounds. The large site calls for comfortable footwear and breaks between rides.
A corkscrew coaster brought from Tokyo's closed Toshimaen park flips riders upside down twice during the run. This ride entertained generations of visitors in the capital before moving to its new home.
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