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Western Village

Western Village: The Rise and Fall of a Wild West Theme Park

Western Village, located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, is one of the country’s most curious and now-abandoned theme parks. This Western-themed amusement park was designed to transport visitors back to the American Old West, with all the trappings of cowboys, saloons, and gunfights. The park was a relic of Japan’s fascination with American pop culture, and for a time, it thrived…

Hashima Island

Hashima Island: The Ghost Island of Japan

Japan is home to a myriad of cultural and historical landmarks, but few places evoke the sense of mystery and decay like Hashima Island. Known colloquially as “Gunkanjima” or “Battleship Island” due to its ship-like silhouette, Hashima is a haunting reminder of Japan’s industrial past and a powerful symbol of abandonment. From its rise as a coal mining powerhouse to…