Gunkanjima, also known as Hashima or ‘Ghost’ Island, was once a thriving coal-mining operation with more than 5,200 inhabitants. When the coal ran out in 1974, the mysterious place was totally abandoned.
Source: Is Japan’s ‘Ghost Island’ (Gunkanjima) As Mysterious As It Looks? We Found Out
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