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Abandoned Hachijo Royal: Japans Haunting Luxury Hotel Relic

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Hachijo Royal Hotel: The Largest Abandoned Resort in Japan

It’s 300 kilometres from Tokyo, but that's where I meet up with my pal Martin for new adventures ... on a deserted island, in a forgotten hotel ...

October 28, 2021

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

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

Forgotten beauty of Nichitsu Village: nature reclaiming Japans abandoned mining community.

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Nichitsu Ghost Town

The abandoned tin-mining village, about 50 km from Chichibu in Saitama, can also be reached from Kofu in Yamanashi.

April 22, 2017

Exploring abandoned Western Village ruins in Tochigi, Japan: urban adventure with three women.

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The Abandoned Western Village in Japan

Exploration of the abandoned Western Village in Japan with three girls who enjoyed pretending to be part of a western movie.

April 14, 2017

Discover the allure of Mystical Forest Hydro Plant in Aomori, Japan - a captivating urban exploration site.

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Best Abandoned Places in Japan (2015–2016)

Japan has many ruins, abandoned places, and ghost spots. Here are my favorite urbex locations in Japan for the past two years.

January 27, 2017

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

Tranquil Japanese alleyway at night with historic architecture, lush greenery, and a red bicycle.

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16 Best Abandoned Places in Japan 2014

Here are my best 16 explorations of abandoned places in Japan in 2014.

February 10, 2015

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The Japanese Girl Who Sees Ghosts

Hoshino-san, a haikyoist Japanese can see ghosts. I decided to interview her about her ability and experiences.

June 27, 2014

Exploring Gunkanjima: Abandoned City in Nagasaki - urban decay and haunting atmosphere.

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Gunkanjima: The Memories of Doutoku Sakamoto

A travel on Gunkanjima back in time, through the eyes of Doutoku Sakamoto, a former inhabitant.

June 19, 2014

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

Discover hidden treasures in the abandoned School of Ghost Plasters.

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20 Best Abandoned Places in Japan 2013

One more year has passed. I did my adventures in abandoned places in Japan with new friends, in a different style.

February 7, 2014

Forgotten building overtaken by nature, a serene and picturesque scene.

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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

Exploring Gunkanjima: The eerie abandoned city in Nagasaki, Japan.

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I am holding my breath on my theater sit... "The Block 65 ! This is the Block 65 !". I feel like yelling but luckily, I have a pop-corn trapped in my throat that saved me from all the potential troubles.

April 4, 2013

Discover the eerie beauty of the abandoned Maya Hotel in Kobe, Japan.

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Maya Hotel: The Most Famous Abandoned Hotel

Does that ever feel strange to you to think that the only way to the hotel is through the cable car?

March 2, 2013

Desolate Beauty: Abandoned Arches on Gunkanjima, Nagasaki, Japan.

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Gunkanjima: A Full-Moon Night

The night adventure on Gunkanjima started after some refreshments and a couple Onikoroshi.

January 20, 2013

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