Harmony land hit 10 million people

Oita Godo Newspaper (page 11, evening edition on April 25, 2008)

         Harmony land met its 17^th anniversary on April 26^th. Until April 25^th, the total number of visitors had reached 10 millions people.  Thus, Harmony land held a special ceremony for this occasion.

         The lucky person was a child from Himeyama kindergarten, Beppu. Kuguru and Kitty-chan came to welcome him at the front gate with a present. The ceremony was lead by Kitty-chan and other lovely characters in an especially big size. The little lucky boy said, without thinking about the present, “really happy” with a big smile.

         Harmony land was found in April 1991, and opened in 1996. Since 1997, kitty games from around the country were brought here, and the visitors were flowing to Harmony land. Harmony land is popular not only among Kyushu, China, and the four main islands of Japan, but also attracts visitors from foreign countries.

         From April 26^th, the passport ticket fee has changed to 2800yen/1 person (both adult and children).  Furthermore, during the Golden Week (May 3^rd -5^th), the time is extended. Visitors are allowed to enjoy inside the Harmony Land from 8am. - 9pm.

Comment:    Personally, I have not been to Harmony land yet, even though it is very near Beppu where I live now. After reading this new, however, made me would like to go there and have a look. It sounds really fun. Especially, if any of you is one of Kitty-chan and Sario studio fans, it would be glad and happy to be surrounded by those lovely characters, right? Also, you can have a good time playing many games.

 
PUNTHUCHAT Siripun

Thailand

APS3, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University