Hashima Island, Abandoned coal mining site in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
The rectangular concrete island rises from the sea with a protective seawall, containing multiple apartment buildings, industrial structures, and administrative facilities.
Mitsubishi Corporation developed the island in 1890 for coal extraction, creating Japan's first large concrete building and housing over 5,000 residents at its peak.
The island represents Japan's rapid industrialization during the Meiji period and serves as a memorial to the forced laborers who worked in its mines.
Visitors can reach the island through guided boat tours from Nagasaki Port, with trips scheduled according to weather conditions and sea state.
The dense concentration of concrete buildings on this tiny 6.3-hectare island created the highest population density ever recorded worldwide.
Address: Hashima Island, Takashimamachi, Nagasaki, 851-1315, Japan 851-1315 851-1315
GPS coordinates: 32.62763,129.73853
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:49
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