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Ikeshima: A Semi-Abandoned Island

Ikeshima is the fallback island for explorers disappointed not to have visited Gunkanjima. But despite the shadow of its neighbour, this is a great island!

October 1, 2022

Shizuoka Urbex

The Abandoned Marugen Mansion

Mad jaunt to the abandoned art warehouse of a real-estate magnate overtaken by greed.

September 22, 2022

Hokkaido Urbex

Gluck Kingdom: An Abandoned Amusement Park on a German Theme

Gluck Kingdom is a theme park based on the Grimm Brothers’ fairytales. Opened 1 July 1989 in the small Hokkaido town of Obihiro, it closed its doors in 2007.

August 11, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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Desolated New Zealand Village

New Zealand Village is a place that is only suitable for a perfect weather, with nice breeze and a relaxed heart.

September 6, 2012

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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.

August 1, 2011

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