Hashima Island in the Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, was once a thriving arm of the country's industrial revolution - but ...
The prefecture of Nagasaki, historically Japan's gateway to the west, has a culture influenced by centuries of foreign trade. With over 1,400 islands, it also makes for a unique cycling experience.
Several kilometres away, the mountainous Nozaki Island gained World Heritage status as one of the Nagasaki region’s hidden Christian sites. Largely uninhabited, it has a rugged coastline and is home ...
Kaji, 91, was born and raised on Hashima island, located 19 kilometers off Nagasaki Port. He later worked for 23 years in the coal mines of the island. Jan. 15 marked 50 years since the mining ...
NAGASAKI--Strong winds, heavy rain and the ravages of time have taken a toll on the nation’s oldest reinforced-concrete apartment building on Hashima island, a UNESCO World Heritage site ...