Movie themed park would take up the site now occupied by the bankrupt park, which struggled following a fatal accident.
Posted Today, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Expoland files for bankruptcy

Osaka park attendance tanks following fatal accident in May 2007.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Three Expoland execs indicted over fatal accident

Execs charged with professional negligence following May 2007 coaster derailment.
Posted April 28, 2008, 8:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Expoland demolishing Fujin Raijin II after last year's fatal derailment

Park has not yet determined replacement attractions.
Posted March 24, 2008, 10:12A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 0

Inspectors find more poorly maintained parts after fatal Expoland accident

Expert says park neglected proper maintenance.
Posted June 25, 2007, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Seven roller coasters labeled dangerous in Japan

Seven roller coasters examined in emergency inspections following the fatal accident on Fujin Raijin II had problems such as worn wheels and cracked axles.
Posted May 23, 2007, 9:31A | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 16

Investigators say axles never replaced on Expoland coaster

Following a fatal accident at the park in Osaka, authorities say the coaster ran 15 years without replacements.
Posted May 7, 2007, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32

Expoland coaster derailment kills one, injures dozens in Osaka

Axle breaks on Togo stand-up coaster.
Posted May 5, 2007, 12:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

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