Other media includes the 2013 South Korean film The Attorney , which references the forced labor, and numerous video games ( Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Vanguard ) that feature fictionalized versions of an abandoned island fortress.
In the late 19th century, Japan was undergoing rapid industrialization, and the demand for coal was on the rise. Hashima Island, located in the East China Sea, was identified as a prime location for coal mining due to its proximity to the sea and the presence of vast coal reserves. In 1890, the Mitsubishi company began mining coal on the island, and over the next several decades, the island's population grew rapidly. battleship island
: At its peak in 1960, over 5,000 residents lived on just 16 acres. It was abruptly abandoned in 1974 when the coal mines closed, leaving behind a "ghost town" of crumbling concrete buildings. Other media includes the 2013 South Korean film
15 km southwest of Nagasaki, Japan Nickname: Gunkanjima (軍艦島) – meaning "Battleship Island" In 1890, the Mitsubishi company began mining coal
In 1974, petroleum replaced coal. Mitsubishi closed the mine. Within months, every single resident left the island—like a ship abandoned mid-voyage.