In recent years, particularly relevant was the theme of the struggle of nature and technical progress. Many forests were destroyed for the construction of cities. But what would happen if nature had the upper hand? The answer to this question can serve as hashima island in Japan – a deserted city, abandoned to their fate. Today it is a Ghost town full of secrets and mysteries, which to be destined to find an answer.

the history of the city – the beginning of the end

In the 80-ies of the XIX century in Japan undergoing the process of industrialization, began active development of natural sources. It is on the hashima island was founded the first coal mine. A few years later it was a huge labyrinth, stretching deep under the earth. In subsequent years, actively developed infrastructure: build houses, hospitals, kindergartens and schools. Due to the small area of the island had a very economical use of space. It happened that squares to stay organized on the roofs of buildings.

the Construction was carried out even during the great Patriotic war. The prisoners worked in the mines did not always stand up to the tough working conditions, which died.

In the XX century the population reached the highest level – 5267. People were provided with jobs, but they were under the hard impact of the Corporation – the lives of miners and their families were strictly regulated.

In the early 1960s, the demand for coal begins to fall, there is a shift towards the consumption of oil. It was soon officially announced the suspension of coal mining on the island. After this began the mass migration. Immediately people left the island, throwing there are many of your things due to the fact that the transport cost is too expensive. A few months later, the island was deserted.

Fearing the raids of the marauders, the government has decided to ban entry into the city. They soon realized that it was pointless. The city was destroyed under the oppression of mother nature. After a few years, old buildings have become uninhabitable, and the city was finally abandoned and forgotten.

Deserted city today

From the island was a special place, reminiscent of descriptions of books about the end of the world, where people are fleeing in panic, throwing his home. A kind of picture attracts many curious people, whom the fishermen from Nagasaki, for a fee, agree to drive you there. In the city there is a special atmosphere. Things thrown by owners decades ago, has lost its paint, but still convey the atmosphere of those days, when they hastily left. Nature gradually destroys everything created by man. Before the eyes of visitors appears astonishing spectacle, at the same time terrible and beautiful.

In the history of hashima island no terrible events that forced people in a panic to leave the city. Technical progress has gone too far from him. He just has lost its appeal in the eyes of the owners, and they left him.

In our day, from the pier of Nagasaki twice a day leaves a small tourist boat. The captain depending on the weather decides to approach the shore or just swim near the island. For visits at the moment, there are about one third of the island. The rest considered too dangerous due to the emergency condition of buildings. Of course, the most courageous find ways to get in on their own, without the presence of the guide. But the weather conditions make it so difficult that few.

Hashima island – this is one of those places that you should visit at least once in life. An unforgettable experience, a special atmosphere and a cause for reflection for many years – here, you can get the marvelous Ghost town.