Near the Southwesternmost point of Japan, under the jurisdiction of the city of Nagasaki. Hashima Island - Wikipedia. read more
Hashima Island. Hashima Island (端島, or simply Hashima — -shima is a Japanese suffix for island), commonly called Gunkanjima (軍艦島; meaning Battleship Island), is an abandoned island lying about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the city of Nagasaki, in southern Japan. read more
LOCATED off the coast of Nagasaki in Japan is an eerie island that has long been abandoned. With its warship-like appearance, it's little wonder why Hashima Island is commonly known as Gunkanjima (or 'Battleship Island'). read more