Synopsis

For sixty-two years, a creaking roller coaster, capable of a top speed of only 42 kilometers per hour, has held a cherished place as a favorite attraction at Hanayashiki, a historic amusement park in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. It is often the adults who seek out this gentle ride, their cries of delight echoing as it transports them to memories of childhood. What draws people to this venerable coaster? Over three days, we listened to the stories of those who came seeking nostalgia on this enduring