Dragon Fort: The Monster Hospital

The Dragon Fort (龍の砦) is an inspiring metabolism building, designed by Watanabe Youji (渡邊洋治). The architect took an interest in designing with dragons and tigers as models. His most famous work is the Battleship Building (New Sky Building) in Shinjuku.

FACTS

1968 – 1999
Location: Izu Peninsula

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But the sharpness of the building still remain, intimidating any visitors that are getting too close.

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As you walk up the entrance, you can see the first doctor's shadow, he used to work here for quite some years.

After he passed away, a new doctor came. Parked his car here, on the rotation platform.

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View On The Neighbours — After the second doctor died, some mysterious old woman used to take care of the dragon.

Kitchen of the Dragon Fort — But neither could she survive its wildness for long. She soon died.

Who is Eating — After that an earthquake struck Izu Peninsula. The concrete dragon was cracked, and was considered too dangerous for living.

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Hope - Dragon Fort — Some say the dragon's eyes are still shining at night. Hunting for new victims.

196x Chubu Izu Peninsula Shizuoka

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