Hashima Island—nicknamed Gunkanjima or Battleship Island—was once a bustling coal mining hub before being abandoned to the ...

Hashima Island, once a thriving coal-mining hub off Nagasaki, now stands as a haunting relic of Japan’s industrial past. Abandoned since 1974, its crumbling high-rises and tragic wartime history draw ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The island behind Javier Bardem's master hideaway in "Skyfall" does not have a happy story. If you've seen the 23rd Bond film, you remember the ...

Nicknamed Gunkanjima, or Battleship Island, because of its shape, Hashima island has an eerie, sinister look, perfect for, say, a villain’s lair in an action movie. The inspiration for villain Raoul ...