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Hugh@hugh@social.crablab.uk (2026-05-21 17:31:34)
On the island is Ikeshima Coal Mine; which operated from the ~1950s through to closure in the late 90s. 

Most of the "island" is actually spoil from under the seabed, and the surface buildings are largely abandoned and rotting away. But you can go on (a very limited) tour! 

The mine itself is there and used for training, although the future of that is uncertain. Unfortunately access underground is not generally available :(

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B1%A0%E5%B3%B6%E7%82%AD%E9%89%B1
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Hugh@hugh@social.crablab.uk (2026-05-21 17:38:34)
On the surface there are various buildings in an advanced state of decay. 

I particularly enjoyed the solitary digger, sitting on the spoil heap and looking out to sea 😢
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Hugh@hugh@social.crablab.uk (2026-05-21 17:40:38)
Naturally, there is also a payphone here - priorities. 

Being particularly remote and inaccessible, I wonder when it was last used? It's working, of course.
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