All Seasons

All Seasons

Places to visit any time of year

Abandoned teacher’s room on Gunkanjima, Japan, with faded chalkboard and debris-covered floor. Haunting
Urban Exploration

Gunkanjima: The Haunted School

The wind whistles through the wide open windows, when it cease, you hear he ocean waves breaking on the concrete walls of the island. The silent piano seems to be listening as well.

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Exploring Gunkanjima: A lone explorer amidst haunting urban decay in Nagasaki, Japan. Haunting
Gunkanjima

Gunkanjima: A Maze of Streets & Hellish Staircases

Gunkanjima is an abandoned metropolis that is almost beyond your imagination. Despite a history that justifies its crazy evolution the reality is hard to believable; the Island, yet tiny , is a fabulous labyrinth of avenues, streets and lanes with overhead bridges on top of each other.

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Evolution of Japans historic Negishi Grandstand: witness to horse racings cultural impact and legacy. Haunting
Kanagawa

Negishi Racecourse: Story & Blood (2/2)

I go first. I move slowly under the surveillance camera, I approach the barbed wire... My god, it will not be easy! I try to pull myself up, but I could only get close the damn barbed wire that is ready to slide me open any minute.

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Negishi Grandstands: Abandoned Equestrian Relic in Yokohama - Decay and history intertwined. Haunting
Japan

The Abandoned Negishi Grandstand (1/2)

In Yokohama, near Tokyo, is one of the most famous ruins of Japan: the Negishi Grandstand. This is a favorite spot among Japanese urban explorers but despite its outside, I have never dared to explore it.

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Explore the decaying antenna in Fuchu, a forgotten relic in natures embrace. Off the map
Japan

Fuchu Abandoned US Air Force Base

But then I was still hesitating, weighing my judgments. Jing took the initiative and jumped on the fence like a cat on the run! Surprised, I followed without taking a second look behind. After a short dash, we are safe hidden in the branches. Catching our breath, now it is time to check in our location on Facebook.

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Traditional Japanese shrine interior with wooden beams, lanterns, and serene atmosphere in Tokyo. Easy walk
Japan

Ghost Tour in Tokyo

Couple days ago, purely by chance, we ran into a group of Tokyo ghost haunters. Never would miss any chance of interesting exploration, we joined and shared the story of the day.

Some crowds
1–2 hours (including walking from the station and time at the shrine as part of a short ghost/legend stop)
Abandoned fishing boat on Iwate coast symbolizes maritime community challenges in Japan. Melancholic
Japan

Tōhoku Tsunami-Hit Areas | 8 Months Later

I believe there is no one that does not know what happened in the East Japan this March. But to see the left wreckage by your own eyes is a completely story. We here will not describe how we feel, but simply present some facts and the pictures we took. And that, should be more convincing than anything else.

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Desolate Matsuo Mine: Abandoned Japan Sunset. Off the map
Japan

The Haunting Silence of Tōhoku Mines

The strong winter wind is howling through the abandoned concrete blocks where there are no windows left. The casually arranged blocks were the dormitory for the workers; there are so many of them, looking like giants standing in the middle of these deep mountains.

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Tranquil Japanese village with traditional wooden buildings nestled in lush green mountains. Easy walk
Chubu

Tsumago, Kiso Valley

Tsumago Village. Let's explore this traditional village, in the heart of Nagano Prefecture.

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Half day (2–4 hours) for village stroll and shops; full day if combining with Kiso Valley walking/hikes (e.g., nearby post towns).
Tokyo Tower at night: iconic landmark in Japans capital, illuminated in golden light. Easy walk
Japan

Tokyo Tower, Shining at Night

We decided to go to see Tokyo Tower by night, from the Observation deck of Roppongi Mori Tower. It was actually right on top of the roof!

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2–3 hours (evening visit)
Decaying elegance: Abandoned villa staircase in Belgium, showcasing bygone opulence and neglect. Off the map
Urban Exploration

Residential Urbex in Belgium

After the trip to the dark side of Belgium, we continue our journey to the residential area. The first destination is the Château Grammaire.

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Eerie industrial decay at abandoned ECVB Powerplant in Belgium. Off the map
Urban Exploration

Industrial Urbex in Belgium

An urbex trip to Belgium, to the Nation of Ruins! This was on top of my checklist! The time was after a relaxing holiday in France and before returning to work in Japan.

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