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)