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Tama Tech was an amusement park that operated in Hino, Tokyo, Japan from 1961 to 2009. It closed permanently on September 30, 2009.[1]
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 Interactive map of Tama Tech | |
| Location | Hino, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Coordinates | 35°38′31″N 139°23′29″E / 35.641917°N 139.391313°E |
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | October 1, 1961 |
| Closed | September 30, 2009 |
| Owner | Honda |
| Operated by | Honda Mobilityland |
| Attractions | |
| Total | Vehicles |
| Roller coasters | Yes |
| Website | Official website (defunct) |
History
editThe park opened in 1961 and was owned by the Honda Motor Company. The park attractions involved motorsports.[2] The park featured a variety of mechanized vehicles which visitors could try out.[3]
In addition to Honda vehicles and electric vehicles, park visitors also could ride a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel. In the winter months park goers could also ice skate.[4]
Occasionally Honda introduced a product at the park which made it to mass production. In the case of the Honda Z100 minibike, Honda began to mass-produce the bike after seeing its success at the park.[5] The descendant of the minibike was the Honda CZ100, and it was introduced to the European market in 1964.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Tama Tech to close in September". The Japan Times. February 8, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ↑ Chung, Dennis (12 July 2013). "What The Heck Is A Monkey Bike?". VerticalScope Inc. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ↑ Kimler, Forest (19 September 1962). "You Can Drive-Like Crazy-At Tama Tech". Pacific Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ↑ Wiltshire, Diane; Huey, Jeanne (1992). Japan for Kids. Tokyo: Kodansha International. p. 166. ISBN 9784770023513. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ↑ Fujishima, Kosuke (2017). Oh My Goodness. Milwaukie, Oregon: Dark Horse Magna. p. 63. ISBN 9781630088804. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ↑ Smith, Jenny (28 September 2018). "2019 Honda Monkey". EPG Media LLC. Retrieved 25 December 2021.