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Japanese ruins are somewhat very melancholic in comparison with the ones we find on the European or American urbex websites. Check by yourself.

Sogi Power Plant

Sogi Power Plant

November 16, 2018

Build in 1909, this power plant was the most powerful one in the country, at that time. However, a dam was built in 1965 and since then, this magnificent building hides under water most of the time.

Nichitsu Mine

October 11, 2016

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The mine already existed before World War I but its real exploitation only started when Nichitsu bought it in 1937.

Enchanted Power Plant

Enchanted Power Plant

September 4, 2015

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I dreamed of going to this location for such a long time ! It seemed to have everything I love: remoteness, nature, a mysterious, unique and ancient vibe.

The Miso Factory

The Miso Factory

June 11, 2015

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This factory was making Hatchō Miso, a dark miso paste made using a process of steaming soybeans.

The Lake Substation

The Lake Substation

May 28, 2013

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The Lake Substation is an old power substation standing on the side of a lake.

Red Factory

April 19, 2013

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The Red Factory is not a spectacular haikyo and it's rather small but astonishingly red.

Saitama Yano Power Plant

Saitama Yano Power Plant

August 26, 2012

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Yano Power Plant was completed in 1914 and was the first water power plant in Saitama.

Bungomori Roundhouse

Bungomori Roundhouse

May 25, 2012

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Bungomori Roundhouse was used to rotate the early steam trains which do not go in both directions. The Roundhouse itself was only a building used for the storage and maintenance of trains.