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I love these islands. Hashima island is one of these http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashima_Island http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashima_Island in Japan. Or well

by meerita 13y ago

I love these islands. Hashima island is one of these http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashima_Island http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashima_Island in Japan. Or well the http://wikitravel.org/en/Shikoku http://wikitravel.org/en/Shikoku is another place you can go and see the forgotten life. Check this one too http://gakuran.com/gunkanjima-ruins-of-a-forbidden-island/ http://gakuran.com/gunkanjima-ruins-of-a-forbidden-island/

3rd3 13y ago
Ha! This picture [1] of Hashima Island instantly reminded me of the James Bond film Skyfall. Apparently it served as an inspiration. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:%E8%BB%8D%E8%89%A6%E5%B3%B6_%284%29.JPG http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:%E8%BB%8D%E8%89%A6%E5%B3%B...
- meerita 13y ago
  Probably. When I saw the movie I recall having the same though. Many of these islands are simply a jewell for photographers.
- Jagat 13y ago
  You're right. From wikipedia "In the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall, the island served as an inspiration for the lair of villain Raoul Silva but filming did not take place on the island itself. One section was recreated at Pinewood Studios in Great Britain and the rest via CGI"
rdouble 13y ago
http://www.theworld.org/2012/11/the-history-of-hashima-the-island-in-bond-film-skyfall/ http://www.theworld.org/2012/11/the-history-of-hashima-the-i...
Gakuranman 13y ago
It's a surprise to see my niche being brought up on Hacker News! I read the site regularly, so it's a little flattering to be mentioned. Gunkanjima was a fascinating place to explore, but there are countless other much smaller sites with their own mystique and rich history. The 'Royal House' and 'Red Villas' are among many that I have explored and documented. Shikoku is one of the four main islands of Japan. It's not in any way 'forgotten' in the urbex sense, but as with most everywhere in Japan, it has many abandoned buildings and sites to find, as well as some good diving sites, I hear.

by meerita 13y ago

3rd3 13y ago

Ha! This picture [1] of Hashima Island instantly reminded me of the James Bond film Skyfall. Apparently it served as an inspiration. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:%E8%BB%8D%E8%89%A6%E5%B3%B6_%284%29.JPG http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:%E8%BB%8D%E8%89%A6%E5%B3%B...

meerita 13y ago
Probably. When I saw the movie I recall having the same though. Many of these islands are simply a jewell for photographers.
Jagat 13y ago
You're right. From wikipedia "In the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall, the island served as an inspiration for the lair of villain Raoul Silva but filming did not take place on the island itself. One section was recreated at Pinewood Studios in Great Britain and the rest via CGI"

rdouble 13y ago

http://www.theworld.org/2012/11/the-history-of-hashima-the-island-in-bond-film-skyfall/ http://www.theworld.org/2012/11/the-history-of-hashima-the-i...

Gakuranman 13y ago

It's a surprise to see my niche being brought up on Hacker News! I read the site regularly, so it's a little flattering to be mentioned. Gunkanjima was a fascinating place to explore, but there are countless other much smaller sites with their own mystique and rich history. The 'Royal House' and 'Red Villas' are among many that I have explored and documented. Shikoku is one of the four main islands of Japan. It's not in any way 'forgotten' in the urbex sense, but as with most everywhere in Japan, it has many abandoned buildings and sites to find, as well as some good diving sites, I hear.