Japanese city to build 'spamusement' park with hot spring rollercoasters

A Japanese city has figured out how to create a place that will calm your senses, while driving your heartbeat through the roof.

The mayor of Beppu, a city known for its hot springs, issued a challenge on social media last week: If this YouTube video hits a million views, he'll build a "spamusement park" in the city.

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That's right — a hot-spring themed amusement park, where you can soak in a tub while zooming down a rollercoaster wearing only a towel.

Seven days on, the video is nearing 1.8 million views, so the park is on! Read more...

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