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Abandoned Japan

Hashima and the country's shrinking periphery. Japan's abandonment is the story of a boom that ended and a population that moved to the cities.

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Every place we've documented in Japan

Each entry explains the history, the present condition, and how to appreciate the place responsibly — without ever encouraging trespassing.

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