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
Dragon Fort
Dragon Fort
Dragon Fort
Dragon Fort
But the sharpness of the building still remain, intimidating any visitors that are getting too close.
Dragon Fort
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.
Dragon Fort
Dragon Fort
After the second doctor died, some mysterious old woman used to take care of the dragon.
But neither could she survive its wildness for long. She soon died.
After that an earthquake struck Izu Peninsula. The concrete dragon was cracked, and was considered too dangerous for living.
Dragon Fort
Dragon Fort
Dragon Fort
Some say the dragon's eyes are still shining at night. Hunting for new victims.