History
- 1990: Space World opens on part of the grounds of the Yawata iron mill on 22 April.
- 1992: The popular attraction "Star Shaker" opens.
- 1993: First water attraction "Planetary Aqua" appears. The total course length runs 500 meters and is the longest in Japan.
- 1994: The coaster, "Meteor Liner Titan" (also known as "Titan") is opened. At that time, it was world's largest inclined angle coaster.
- 1996: The coaster "Venus" opens.
- 1998: Coming-of-age ceremony of Kitakyushu city is held. In the same year an accident on "Atlas Tower" occurs, badly injuring a visitor. The park closes for 6 months.
- 1999: Treasure Star (Twin Mercury) is opened at a cost of 5 billion yen (approximately $40 million).
- 2001: BIOHAZARD 4D-EXECUTER 4D theater attraction opens.
- 2004: Kids QUEST amusement area opens.
- 2005 April: 15th anniversary. Alien Panic attraction opens the same year.
- 2006: Lucky Town character amusement area opens.
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