© Michael Gakuran (via Forbidden Battleship Island (5 Photos) | PDN Photo of the Day) Gunkanjima, or

© Michael Gakuran (via Forbidden Battleship Island (5 Photos) | PDN Photo of the Day) Gunkanjima, or ‘Battleship Island’ in English, is the nickname for a tiny deserted island off the coast of Japan. Once used to mine coal, at its peak it had a thriving community and one of the largest population densities the world has ever seen. Nowadays it lies in ruins and visiting the island is strictly forbidden except via the designated tour routes which, unfortunately, do not allow travellers to explore deep inside. -- source link
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