“Haikyo” is the Japanese word for “ruins”, but can be used to refer to both physical locations of abandoned places as well as the act…

GG.PRO, a hotel management and consulting company, has installed dozens of security cameras and more than 100 QR code displays in the ruins of the…

As we go through our day-to-day lives in cities and towns teeming with life, there are places that exist alongside them that are completely devoid…

You may remember Maeyama’s (@xxakaxxv), a talented Japanese photographer who seeks out gorgeous scenery in western Japan, for their capturing of a magical train ride…

“Haikyo” is the Japanese word for “ruins”, but is often used in reference to the hobby of seeking out and exploring abandoned and sometimes even…

If you’re driving along Route 11 in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, situated along the Seto Inland Sea, you may not notice it at all. With its…

If you spend enough time traveling in Japan, you’ll occasionally stumble upon relic landmarks of a bygone era given a different type of aesthetic appeal…

Urbexing, also known as Urban Exploration has become quite the popular pastime for a growing number of people looking for some kind of extreme thrill…

If you’re interested in ‘haikyo’ (the exploration of abandoned areas for creepy thrills and cool photos), but less excited about the ‘tresspassing’ aspect of the…

Even without evidence of ghosts or other paranormal activity, something about abandoned buildings just creeps people out. Especially if these previously inhabited places look particularly…

As much as theme parks like Fuji-Q and Disneyland are favorite destinations of visitors looking for a notch of thrill and excitement in their lives,…

Behind the charm of Japan’s traditional beauty and the excitement of its swirling metropolises, lies the chilling but fascinating thrill of exploring abandoned and rumored…

The imagery that comes to mind when thinking of Japan tends to fall in between two extremes: the sensationalist sights and sounds of a neon…