# Building-Mounted Freefall Ride Yabafo in Osaka By PinkVixen | Published 2007-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built-in-fun-building-with-in-built-in-freefall-ride References: [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/10/yabafo-building-mounted-vertical-free-fall-ride/) The Yabafo building in Osaka, Japan is slated to be the first of its kind in the world to feature its own built in [free fall ride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-amusement-ride). Due to open in December, this is scheduled to give up to six persons an amazing view of the city before, dropping them an average of 22 meters a second, and scaring them half to death, this is one hell of a way to get from top to bottom. "Yabafo will be integrated into an exterior wall of Osaka's 12-story namBa H!PS [entertainment complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-land-theme-park) scheduled to open in December," PinkTentacle said. "From 74 meters (240 feet) up, the 6-person ride will provide passengers a [panoramic view of the city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telepresence-observation-pavilion) before dropping them 60 meters (200 feet) down the side of the building." If there was a coolest building in the world award, this building would certainly deserve it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Building-mounted Freefall Ride:** Leveraging tall buildings as attractions by incorporating thrilling freefall rides creates new experiences for tourists and locals. - **Integrated Entertainment Complexes:** Developing entertainment complexes that integrate unique attractions like building-mounted freefall rides offers a competitive edge in the leisure and entertainment industry. - **Vertical Tourism:** Vertical tourism initiatives, such as building-mounted freefall rides, drive tourism by providing adrenaline-pumping experiences and panoramic city views. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** Building-mounted freefall rides add a new dimension to the tourism industry, attracting thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts. - **Leisure and Entertainment:** Incorporating unique attractions like building-mounted freefall rides in entertainment complexes enhances the leisure and entertainment industry's offerings, attracting a wider audience. - **Architecture and Construction:** Designing buildings with integrated thrilling attractions opens up new opportunities for architects and construction companies to create innovative structures that blend entertainment and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Spooky Simulated Elevator Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boo-elevator.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md)