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    Ikeshima is an island in the south of Japan that used to be known for its active and prosperous coal mine. Due to a tragic mine accident 10 years ago most people were forced to leave the island due to dangerous levels of pollution. This thermometer symbolizes a sense of chaos as it was hanging from a shed. by: japanthroughlocaleyes Views[621] Due to a tragic mine accident that took place in Ikeshima 10 years ago most people were forced to leave the island due to dangerous levels of pollution. The population went from thousands of people to 300 people. This mine worker recounted the painful memories of evacuating 10 years ago during the disaster. by: japanthroughlocaleyes Views[1247] Due to a tragic mine accident that took place in Ikeshima 10 years ago most people were forced to leave the island due to dangerous levels of pollution. I photographed this at 2 am while listening of a concert of bugs, and animals. Locals warned me of poisonous snakes. by: japanthroughlocaleyes Views[1155] Ikeshima is an island in the south of Japan that used to be known for its active and prosperous coal mine. Due to a tragic mine accident 10 years ago most people were forced to leave the island due to dangerous levels of pollution. The corridors were filled with children’s toys, it made me imagine a place that was once bustling with life. by: japanthroughlocaleyes Views[871] Ikeshima is an island in the south of Japan that used to be known for its active and prosperous coal mine. Due to a tragic mine accident 10 years ago most people were forced to leave the island due to dangerous levels of pollution. In order to photograph this image I had to climb on the abandoned Toyota invaded by bamboo. by: japanthroughlocaleyes Views[1392]
     

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    Due to a tragic mine accident that took place in Ikeshima 10 years ago most people were forced to leave the island due to dangerous levels of pollution. I photographed this at 2 am while listening of a concert of bugs, and animals. Locals warned me of poisonous snakes.

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