Space World
Space World (スペースワールド, Supēsu Wārudo) is a theme park in Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyūshū, Japan.
Created in 1990 by Nippon Steel when the company was downsizing its steel plant in the ward, it is currently operated by Space World Inc., a subsidiary of Kamori Kankō.
Space World offers a variety of attractions, with events held daily, and Space Camp, Japan's first authentic educational space experience facility.
Space Camp
Space Camp was created under a licensing agreement with the U.S. Space Camp Foundation, and provides a full curriculum, including special training using the same apparatus as NASA astronauts. The participants stay in the camp, and are given instruction by an expert staff. A variety of courses are available, catering to different age groups and length of course.
Ferris wheel
Space World is the home of the Space Eye, a 100-metre (330 ft) tall Ferris wheel affording panoramic views.
History
1990: Space World opens on part of the grounds of the Yawata iron mill on 22 April.
