Urban Exploration

Urban Exploration

We slip through Japan’s forgotten corridors; silent rooftops, rusted tunnels, and cities paused in time.

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

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.

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

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Exploring the abandoned beauty of Gunkanjima, Japans haunted Battleship Island. Haunting
Japan

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.

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Discover the hidden depths of Parisian catacombs with ancient tunnels and skeletal structures. Haunting
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Exploration of the Catacombs of Paris

Visit of the forbidden catacombs in Paris for 10 hours with Dyane and Mathieu.

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

16 Best Abandoned Places in Japan 2014

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

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Exploring abandoned Sakurayama park with Fuyuzakura cherry trees at night. Off the map
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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.

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

Gunkanjima: The Memories of Doutoku Sakamoto

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

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

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!

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Discover hidden treasures in the abandoned School of Ghost Plasters. Haunting
Japan

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.

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