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A Japanese city has figured out how to create a place that will calm your senses,Watch Believer Online while driving your heartbeat through the roof.

The mayor of Beppu, a city known for its hot springs, issued a challenge on social media last week: If this YouTube video hits a million views, he'll build a "spamusement park" in the city.

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That's right -- a hot-spring themed amusement park, where you can soak in a tub while zooming down a rollercoaster wearing only a towel.

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Seven days on, the video is nearing 1.8 million views, so the park is on!

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This delightful and whimsical video is a must-watch, by the way.

Mayor Yasuhiro Nagano announced on Facebook that the video hit the million-view mark four days after it was released.

According to RocketNews24, the mayor's office released a statement to the press celebrating the project's commencement.

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It hasn't said when the park will be completed, but the city is now seeking creative types to submit ideas for its rides and attractions.

We only have one question -- how will people keep their towels on on some of these rides?

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