English Version
Okunoshima, located off Tadanoumi in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, is said to be a place where photographs of abandoned buildings often capture something ghostly.
During World War II, the island was used for poison gas production, and many ruins from that period still remain today. According to local rumors, more than 300 people connected to the poison gas facilities died, and some say a heavy sense of resentment still lingers around the island.
In recent years, however, Okunoshima has become better known to travelers as “Rabbit Island,” thanks to the large number of rabbits living there. Many tourists now visit for the animals, giving the island a quiet and peaceful atmosphere at first glance.
If you visit, remember that the ruins are historical sites and can be dangerous. Do not enter restricted or unstable areas, and follow local signs and guidance while exploring.
Japanese Language
廃墟の写真を撮影するとかなりの確率で霊が映るといわれている。第二次大戦中に毒ガス製造に使われた島で、現在も数多くの廃墟が残る。毒ガス製造に関わった人々など300人以上が亡くなっていると言われており、強い怨念が渦巻いていると言って良いだろう。ただし、近年では、島内に繁殖したうさぎを目当てに訪れる観光客も多く、一見おだやかな様相を呈している。広島県竹原市忠海町
