Urban sites abandoned in Japan

Yet another side of Post-Industrial society is the collection of discarded, abandoned and defunct facilities.

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As with any populous country that's experienced a shift in demographics over the past century or so, Japan is littered with abandoned locations devoid of human population – a phenomena known as "haikyo."


Urban exploration involves actively seeking out and documenting these places in photographs and videos for all to see. Enthusiasts risk personal safety and being caught by authorities to bring the rest of us some amazing sites.


Here are some highlights from Japan, home to some of the oddest abandoned locations.