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Aogashima: Japans Majestic Volcanic Island Haven

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Aogashima: Double Volcano Island

Aogashima is a very mysterious island. Online, always the same photos taken from a helicopter, sometimes photoshopped. But what’s really hidden behind these lava walls?

July 2, 2020

Enchanting Zao Snow Monsters, Twisted Winter Wonderland

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The Snow Monsters of Mount Zao

It’s not an easy encounter. I’d already visited a few years ago, but a gathering storm made it impossible for me to approach these monsters and stroke their silken fur.

February 5, 2020

Abandoned Futuro House in Lush Japanese Forest

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Futuro House in Japan

I just had to get close to the rusty old flying saucer spotted from above.

September 18, 2019

Abandoned Wagakawa Hydro Plant in Japan: A Stunning Autumn Oasis.

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The Abandoned Wakagawa Power Plant

Let's go discover this very special haikyo with a man who is equally special, or maybe not.

September 17, 2019

Eerie abandoned Japanese amusement park, haunting urban decay.

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Best Abandoned Places in Japan (2017–2018)

"Jordy, did you give up the haikyo?" Here’s my answer, distilled into a new Best Of covering the past two years.

June 1, 2019

Discover Super-Kamiokande: Neutrino Observatory Marvel in Kamioka.

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Super-Kamiokande: The Neutrino Detector

Located in the cool depths of a mine, in the heartlands of central Japan, the design of this neutrino detector is mind-boggling.

May 25, 2019

Subterranean flood water diversion channel with towering concrete columns and dramatic lighting.

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G-Cans : Japan’s Underground Temple

Hidden below the Tokyo streets is a true superhero – a bitumen-washed facility with state-of-the-art technology and an architectural beauty to put a Corbusier or two in the shade. This is G-Cans, also known by the...

July 8, 2018

Explore Aokigahara: Haunting Beauty & Silence at Mount Fuji - A Unique Experience.

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Japan’s Suicide Forest: Aokigahara

Aokigahara, known as Japan’s suicide forest, is a unique place in other ways. Silent, no wildlife in sight, magnificent trees and shrubs, and really easy to lose yourself in.

June 6, 2018

Eerie ruins of Nara Dreamland at sunset, a haunting reminder of impermanence.

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Nara Dreamland: The End of a Dream

Nara Dreamland was an abandoned amusement park. I've just spent a year in Nara (2015-2016), a kilometre from the park, so it's time for me to write a little epilogue.

November 12, 2016

Miki poses in front of Nakagin Tower, blending modernity with retro-futurism in Tokyo.

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Nakagin Capsule Tower

So everyday, I was walking from Ginza and Shiodome and on the way, here it was: the Nakagin Capsule Tower.

June 17, 2016

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Gunkanjima: Photos & Stories

Abandoned in 1974, the Battleship Island (Gunkanjima) turned into the Ghost Island and soon became one of the most famous spot for urban exploration.

September 7, 2015

Explore Japans Abandoned Wonderland: Kejonuma Leisure Land - urban exploration at its finest.

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Abandoned Amusement Parks in Japan

A clear sky, rising temperature, it feels like holidays. Perfect time to pay a new visit to a few abandoned amusement parks!

June 3, 2014

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Abandoned Japanese Schools

I have always liked abandoned Japanese schools. Not only they are sleeping beautifully far away in forgotten countrysides but they are also the cradle of the Japanese soul.

August 15, 2013

Decaying Japanese Hospital in Kanto: Urban Exploration Relic Amidst Natures Reclaiming.

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Little Abandoned Japanese Clinics

I am a great fun of abandoned hospitals, they are my favorite type of haikyo. Not those empty concrete buildings, but the small wooden clinics rotting away quietly in the countryside without anyone noticing.

September 1, 2012

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The Royal House: An Abandoned House

A house in the middle of the forest is reminiscent of the adventures of Hansel and Gretel. This one is unfortunately not made of gingerbread, but maybe we will discover an old witch and her stupendous stories?

January 20, 2011

Exploring the eerie abandoned clinic in Japan, featuring a ghostly figure and chilling messages.

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Abandoned Hospitals in Japan

These haikyo hospitals always attract me, especially the very old ones in Japan. They possess magical and enchanting powers; thus when you walk around, there tends to be many mysterious encounters.

January 14, 2011

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