Mount Fuji without the Typhoons

Last weekend, I got another chance to go back to Mount Fuji. To recap, last time I went, there was a typhoon that rained out all the roller coasters and blocked Mount Fuji from all angles. This time was different…

Fuji-Q Highland is one of the most popular amusement parks in the world. It has supposedly holds 2 records in the roller coaster category: 1) Highest roller coaster (Mount Fuji Ride), and 2) most number of inversions in a single ride at 14 rotations. Both of these rides we had to wait 2 hours for but let me just say they were well worth it. Here is a shot of the inversion ride. It was simply amazing. I think the Japanese must love their roller coasters.

Photo 034: The Guiness World Record for the most number of inversions in a single ride (@ 14 inversions)
Photo 034: The Guiness World Record for the most number of inversions in a single ride (@ 14 inversions)

Perhaps the biggest reason I went back was just to see Mount Fuji. Unfortunately, the previous time, we were clueless to the whereabouts of Mount Fuji. This time, we truly could not have missed it. Check out the gallery for more pictures.

Photo 043: Mount Fuji, taken from Fuji-Q Highland's Skating Park
Photo 043: Mount Fuji, taken from Fuji-Q Highland's Skating Park

After going on the two large roller coasters and some of the smaller rides, we headed back onto the bus back to Shinjuku. At Shinjuku, we went to a marvelous Spanish restaurant that has been in Shinjuku for 30 years. I really loved their paella

Photo 083: Spanish Paella that was absolutely delicious
Photo 083: Spanish Paella that was absolutely delicious

Anyways, sit back, relax, and take a look at the photos. They are very relaxing I think.

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About Ayan

Ayan Ray is a creative technologist living in the San Francisco Bay Area. He specializes in creating applications for Flash, PHP, Android, iPhone, and HTML5/CSS. He holds an undergraduate degree from Carleton University in Information Technology with distinction and numerous awards. This blog is all about his observations in technology, entrepreneurship, and his daily life. In his free time, he enjoys reading, staying fit by swimming, playing soccer and volleyball, and spending time with his friends and family.
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0 Responses to Mount Fuji without the Typhoons

  1. Anandarup Bhattacharyya says:

    Hi Ayan,

    I accidently opened this site as i saw ur name mentioned.Are you the same 'Ayan" from Berhampur who had stayed with me in New Alipore.As teh name and surname matches exactly i was wondering.Please forgive me if you are not the one i was earching for..

    Thanks anand

  2. Mr. Roboto says:

    ready to come back to Canada? 35 cm snowstorm in Quebec City

  3. Ayan says:

    Oh god… I would rather go to Hokkaido than back to Canada. I'm going to change my return flight til after April.. that will solve a lot of headaches ^.^

  4. Ayan says:

    @Anandarup

    Sorry no I am not! But perhaps he will see this too and know you are looking for him (most likely probably not though!).

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