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Also called “Battleship Island”, Hashima Island off the coast of Japan was once the most densely populated city on planet earth. From 1890 to 1974, the island was a coal mining facility. But when petroleum replaced coal in the 1960′s, coal mines across Japan began shutting down and Hashima was abandoned, giving it a new nickname, “Ghost Island.”
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That third photo is actually a fairly well-known shot of Singapore. That area has since been torn down.
The other photos are amazing, though. Thanks!
The 2nd and 3rd photos are Kowloon city (Which is in China), Not Hashima island.
thanks guys, fixed!
does anyone know why these places become abandoned?
How mach i like to by it.
i think this is where they filmed the movie "battle royale" (you know,the jap movie where only one student can survive so they have to kill other a students)
Great movie franchise. Part 1 was better than part 2 though.
i want to know why there are always loads of planks thrown about everywhere
Incredxible. thechive.com kicks ass.
I think the planks/boards clustered like they are would be the result of water, either from large waves or tsunamis? The way they are clumped up in areas seems to lead to water being an explanation.
@ mimi…'Battle Royale' was filmed in the forests surrounding Japan not on this island. As you can plainly see there was at no time forests on this island.
The third one is not Hashima.I'm sure,it's Hong kong or Singapore!!
Amass Funds.
Buy.
Renovate.
Private Island Fortress to survive Zombie apocalypse.
I totally want to have a giant paintball battle here.
i am so gonna visit this place before i die. *adds to bucket list*
that_ALBANIAN_guy was here.
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