Romain Veillon Reveals an Abandoned Japan

©Romain Veillon
Romain Veillon has two passions in life, first, urbex, the exploration of abandoned locations, and secondly, photography. The photographer has combined the two, documenting a different side of Japan, off the beaten path.
Over the course of three weeks, he explored the least-known corners of the archipelago, going as far as to find himself among ruins. Once bursting with life, these hotels, onsen, schools, casinos, temples and even a theme park, have since been plunged into the depths of an unnerving silence.
Fascinated by the mysticism of these place, where only nature remains, Romain Veillon has immortalised these sublime scenes of decomposition. Spared from vandalism, these sites remain almost troublingly familiar, giving his photographs an even more striking character.

©Romain Veillon

©Romain Veillon

©Romain Veillon

©Romain Veillon

©Romain Veillon
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