The buildings were left standing due to Japan's strict property laws, which in effect prevented their demolition.

AFTER waiting and endless speculation, North Korean authorities have finally opened the doors to the famed Ryugyong hotel.

Incredibly, no locals have stripped parts from the abandoned cars since the hotel was shut down nine years ago ...

In this video, we explore two unique abandoned Japanese-themed love hotels with astonishing rooms. The first hotel, the Spaceship Love Hotel, is an adult entertainment venue that has been deserted ...

At 1,080 feet tall and boasting 105, this hotel is the tallest structure in the country - but it has never hosted a single ...

The huge luxurious hotel has 26 floors and included a revolving restaurant on the top floor and even a nightclub.