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I Took Pictures Of A Japanese Island That Is Full Of Decayed Buildings And Has Less Than 130 People Living On It (36 Pics)
Ikeshima Island was the last coal mine island in Kyushu. In 1913, Mitsui Mining company bought the area on a small island in Nagasaki for coal mining. The excavation started in 1959. The tall apartments were built for the workers. In 1985, the coal production reached its highest point of over 1.5mil tons. Due to the cheap coal from overseas, the coal mine was shut down in November 2001, so around 2,500 workers were all let go.
Now, there are less than 130 people on an island full of decayed buildings.
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Demongrrrrl 5 years ago
That's true! This is not like Chernobyl, where everyone had to evacuate in a hurry.
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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I liked this but I'm flabbergasted that with a whole island to photograph there's not one picture of an abandoned piano. I thought that was mandatory. Or is that just Europe?
Demongrrrrl 5 years ago
Given how valuable open spaces are in Japan, I am surprised no one has tried to renovate the island for housing. It is off the coast of Nagasaki. A fast ferry could be established.
Demongrrrrl 5 years ago
The island is best visited through a very fast boatride. There are tours offered.
Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I liked this but I'm flabbergasted that with a whole island to photograph there's not one picture of an abandoned piano. I thought that was mandatory. Or is that just Europe?
Demongrrrrl 5 years ago
Given how valuable open spaces are in Japan, I am surprised no one has tried to renovate the island for housing. It is off the coast of Nagasaki. A fast ferry could be established.
Demongrrrrl 5 years ago
The island is best visited through a very fast boatride. There are tours offered.
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