Yabafo free fall ride, Japan
Is it the world’s fastest elevator? Or a thrill ride in a very unusual spot? Yabafo drops shoppers in the centre of Osaka 74 meters at 22 meters per second.
HEP FIVE Ferris wheel, Japan
Stepping off the 7th floor of a building is generally to be recommended. Unless you’re going to be scooped up and taken on a breath-taking aerial voyage.
Instant noodle museum, Japan
A museum dedicated to pot noodles might sound like a bit of a joke, but the story behind the instant noodle is a worthy and fascinating one.
Asahiplaza Capsule Hotel, Japan
Downtown Osaka. 3am. You’ve drunk too much sake, spent nearly all your money and missed the last train. What do you do? Sleep in a fibre-glass pod.
