Kuwashima Hospital, located in Yubari, Hokkaido, Japan, is a haunting reminder of the city’s industrial past. Once a thriving medical facility, it closed over 17 years ago and has since fallen into disrepair.

The hospital’s abandoned interior remains frozen in time, with scattered remnants of its former life, including examination tables, X-ray machines, patient records, and an operating theatre. The stark contrast between the once sterile environment and its current state of decay highlights the impermanence of human establishments.

These images capture the haunting beauty of Kuwashima Hospital, offering a glimpse into Yubari’s history and the passage of...Read More

Kuwashima Hospital, located in Yubari, Hokkaido, Japan, is a haunting reminder of the city’s industrial past. Once a thriving medical facility, it closed over 17 years ago and has since fallen into disrepair.

The hospital’s abandoned interior remains frozen in time, with scattered remnants of its former life, including examination tables, X-ray machines, patient records, and an operating theatre. The stark contrast between the once sterile environment and its current state of decay highlights the impermanence of human establishments.

These images capture the haunting beauty of Kuwashima Hospital, offering a glimpse into Yubari’s history and the passage of time.

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