Comments on: Top 10 Haikyo 2010

By: clayton

clayton — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:18:49 +0000

Thanks for the article, I enjoyed reading it and look forward to seeing more from you guys.

By: Bah

Bah — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:57:16 +0000

Out of curiosity, do you get permission to visit these places? I’m interested in visiting some of these places myself, and obviously I’d like to avoid trouble–caused by asking or not asking–if possible.

By: MJG

MJG — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:38:55 +0000

That sounds cool Greg, I don’t suppose you know the link? I had a look on yahoo but couldn’t seem to find it. Good on you for spreading the word! And if they’re featuring my photos specifically, then thanks!
Are you going to haikyo in Japan also? Do you have a blog or somewhere online I can see your work?

By: MJG

MJG — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:36:39 +0000

Thanks morningcoffee! It’s great to know you think my skills have been improving. As for local non-dangerous discoveries, I think there are lots of bits of history still lying around in our midst. A friend of mine Scott found some ancient kids 50 yen ride machines in an old game center- one is a seriously decrepit Ultraman figure with his arm missing. Apparently the rides still work though! I’ll probably post it here shortly actually.

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:08:50 +0000

Yahoo in the U.S. is doing a feature on these photos today. I left them a comment to check out Japan’s’ Haikyo’ by searching on google.I’ve been looking at pics all over world using abandoned buildings. From the comments left on Yahoo, it appears that its’ a fairly new idea to most people in America. I personally have been doing it for years, not knowing it meant anything to anyone but me.

By: morningcoffee

morningcoffee — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:44:13 +0000

follies

By: morningcoffee

morningcoffee — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:10:07 +0000

Great photos. Great site. I only saw it on Gaijinpot yesterday or the day before (yes, my memory’s that bad). It’s obvious the progression of your skills as a photographer and, maybe, manipulator as you progress to more adventurous haikyo. My 5 year old daughter and I spent a good 20 minutes going over some of your haikyo this morning. Who knows, maybe I can take her with me on some local, non-dangerous discovery trips.
I’ve lived here for close on 9 years and have always been fascinated by both the concept and actuality of built abondonment in Japan as it rapidly ages and all the past folly’s get discarded. Now I can put a name to it. Cheers.

By: ShutterBabe

ShutterBabe — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:06:21 +0000

Wow! These are breathtaking. The Matsuo Ghost town shots are beautiful, almost eerie. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this side of Japan – it opened my eyes.

By: MJG

MJG — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:30:55 +0000

Great, thanks Pao!

By: Pao

Pao — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:23:42 +0000

Wow! I really like this post. Seriously, I am a big fan of Japan (it’s culture, food, people.. everything!) I even bookmarked this page. Awesome!