Romain Veillon Reveals an Abandoned Japan
Passionate about urban exploration, the photographer roamed around Japan's ruins, witnesses to a bygone era.
© Romain Veillon
This photographer has two passions in life: first, urbex, the exploration of abandoned locations; and secondly, photography. Romain Veillon has combined the two, documenting a different side of Japan that lies 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 places, where only nature remains, Romain Veillon immortalises sublime scenes of decomposition. Spared from vandalism, these sites remain almost troublingly familiar, giving his photographs an even more striking character.
The photographer’s work can be found on his website.
© Romain Veillon
© Romain Veillon
© Romain Veillon
© Romain Veillon
© Romain Veillon
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