A product of thinking

Fearless photographer of Japanese ruins, Koutarou Shibakoen delivers a collection of haunting images that remind us of the economic crushing that befell Japan in the 1970′s. Buildings, leisure parks and amenities built during the boom years were forced into closure… never demolished, just deserted.

Below are just a few of my favourites, for the full collection click here >>

‘Nominal waste’ recreation area

Warship Island

The Bamboo Grass Business Hotel

Amazing!