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Abandoned in the Forest: The Chikubetsu Coal Hopper | Haboro, Hokkaido

Hidden in the remote mountains of Haboro, Hokkaido stands a towering relic of Japan’s industrial past — the Chikubetsu Coal Hopper. Once the heart of a thriving mining town, this massive concrete structure was built in 1959 to process and store thousands of tons of coal during Japan’s postwar boom.

At its peak, the Chikubetsu mine supported a community of nearly 1,000 people. Workers lived in nearby apartments, children attended a local school, and families relied on community bathhouses and a dedicated mining hospital.

But after the mine shut down in 1970, everything was left behind. Today, the hopper remains — weathered, abandoned, and eerily beautiful — a haunting monument to a vanished era.

In this video, I explore the remains of this forgotten industrial site, share its powerful history, and reflect on the lives once lived in its shadow.

📍 Location: Haboro, Hokkaido, Japan
📅 Built: 1959 | Abandoned: 1970
⚠️ Do not enter unstable structures — visit safely and responsibly.

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