Comments on: Ruin of a Japanese WWII Shipyard

By: Florian

Florian — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:40:38 +0000

The shipyard is gone now – demolished in late 2011 / early 2012.

By: Florian

Florian — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:42:29 +0000

Bad news – ealier this month it was decided that the place will be demolished. Sorry for the shameless plug, but more details here: http://abandonedkansai.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/imari-kawaminami-shipyard-%e4%bc%8a%e4%b8%87%e9%87%8c%e5%b7%9d%e5%8d%97%e9%80%a0%e8%88%b9%e6%89%80-r-i-p/

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:43:13 +0000

some say if you bribe a fisherman they take you out to gunkanjima. they will leave you there over night or for 1 or 2 days. i know of a few people that have done it but its risky and there a hefty fine if caught.

By: exit popup

exit popup — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:59:18 +0000

It is good that the shipyard is still there even though 5 decades have past. Maybe there are prisoners-of-war that were forced to work in there because the place is huge and it would able to support many people. Nice photos.

By: John

John — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:41:08 +0000

Yes, I imagine the weight of history would be quite humbling in a place like that.

By: Michael Luwish

Michael Luwish — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:38:32 +0000

Extraordinary photos. Thank you.

By: MJG

MJG — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:38:11 +0000

Thanks John, I`m so glad you liked the photos. It was a pretty amazing place to walk in.

By: John

John — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:37:13 +0000

What an amazing landmark, so full of history, although not necessarily the good kind.. Awesome pics.

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