Las Posas was created by one man’s burning desire. My first encounter with this mysterious garden full of surrealism came from a book I read as […]


Urban Exploration, Abandoned Places, 廃墟 and Travel !
「ミステリーハンターにいつかなる」と夢見てなぜか廃墟を探索している人。2004年よりヨーロッパやアメリカをはじめとする世界中の廃墟を探検し撮影、発表。
Hi! I’m Japansese urban explorer ‘Tommy’. I enjoy urban exploration all over the world.
探検や旅行に関してのお問い合わせはお気軽にどうぞ!廃墟の場所についての問い合わせはご遠慮ください。たくさんのお問い合わせを頂いているので、返信に時間がかかりますが、ご理解よろしくお願いします。 I receive many question from the people who want have informations about the location in my photos, but I don’t give any info about it. The reason is simple: I love and I want protect those abandoned place, but many people don’t respect it and just go there for vandalize it. Please respect my policy and thank you for understanding!
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Las Posas was created by one man’s burning desire. My first encounter with this mysterious garden full of surrealism came from a book I read as […]
My fellow explorer”Agent O” took a candid photo of me while I was exploring. You can’t see yourself while you’re busy taking photos of the […]
鍋は家族や友人達と囲む物とはありますが、天喜迷你石頭火鍋(ティエンシーミーニーホウゴウ)は中山駅と北門駅の間にある、ロンンリーウルフでも鍋をつつけるありがたい鍋レストランです。しかも220元ほどで。皆と同じ鍋をつつくのはちょっと…というグループにも安心の鍋屋さん。一人一人に鍋が与えられ、自分のペース […]
シンプルだけど美味しい麺を提供しているお店の一つです。キッチンの横にオーダー表があるので、それを拝借し、自分が座っているテーブルの番号と、欲しいものに印をつけていきましょう。ちなみに複数オーダーするときは【正】の文字で表すのが普通みたいです。(2個ならTなど)ドリンクもセルフサービス、すぐ横に冷蔵庫 […]
台湾の小籠包本当に美味しいですよね。その場で包まれ蒸された小籠包は最高! 三芝老地方潮州肉圓は、台北三芝にある小籠包が名物の町の小さな大衆食堂。副菜も含めとにかく安いてうまいんです。最強の小籠包ここにあり。 Taiwanese xiaolongbao (steamed dumplings) made […]
塩分高め! Salton Sea’s famous for its increasing salinity and how most species can no longer survive in the water. I’ve already been to this place back in […]
サンディエゴから約一時間ほど東に車を走らせると、クヤマカ山脈という山岳地帯に入ります。そこにジュリアンタウンという、かつてゴールドラッシュに湧いた小さなかわいらしい町があります。ロスの騒音から離れたこの静かな町は都会の人々の癒しスポットとなっています。ロマンチックでB&B漂う町は小さいなが […]
公式廃墟! The Rhyolite ghost town is located in between the Death Valley and Beatty. I expected the place to be obsolete, but it was full of tourists when […]
キャンプとまではいかないけれど、荒野で一泊しましょう!とロス在住のお友達に誘われるがままに、トゥエンティーナインパームリゾート(Twentynine Palms RV Resort)に宿泊することになりました。この宿泊施設、ホテルやモーテルとは違い、移動式ハウス、キッチン・風呂付き、屋内プールです。 […]
ロスリオスランチョは、カルフォルニア南部最大のりんご園です。りんご好きなロスの人々はここまでリンゴを買いにくるという(たぶん嘘w)。ジョジュアツリーに向かう途中で、その噂のりんご園に寄ってみました。が、シーズンオフではあったのでリンゴ狩りとまではいきませんでしたが、りんごを堪能することができましたよ […]
ゴールドフィールドは、ロスから北に進みデスバレーを越えた先にある小さな町です。ロスからだと車をかっ飛ばして5時間くらいです。町の観光地といえば、おばけが出ると有名なゴールドフィールド・ハイスクールにはじまり、地面に車が刺さってしまっているアートThe International Car Forest […]
ジョシュアツリー国立公園に向かう途中、一緒に旅をしていた友人が「すげえおいしいバナナジュースがあるんだ。飲んで行こう!」と連れていってくれたのが、ハイウェイ沿いにある「Hadley」というお店。ここはドライフルーツとかナチュラル志向なお土産が手に入るお店で、名物は「デーツ入りのバナナジュース」。デー […]
砂漠に生えてる、葉が少ない謎の木。あれは一体なんだろうという素朴な疑問を解決できたのは、ジョシュアツリー国立公園のおかげです。ロスから車で三時間ほどで着く荒野の大きな公園です。ジョシュアツリーがこれでもか!と生息し、荒野好きにはたまらない場所ではないでしょうか。園内の入り口でフリーパスを購入し入園。 […]
「アメリカのトノパーって町を知っている?」と聞いて「知ってる!」と答えたアメリカ人はそうとうマニアックな方だと思います。まさにそのくらい知られていない小さな町です。アメリカ、ネバダ州の北部に位置する町。廃墟めぐりをしていると、普段行かない町に出会う喜びがありますが、ここもその一つです。飛行機倉庫の廃 […]
やったねジム!Tonopa, a town located in the north of the state of Nevada, America, It is said that it was originally a coal mines. The Tonopa Historic Mining […]
アメリカはダムも大きかった!フーバーダムは、アリゾナ州とネバダ州の州境に位置する巨大なダムです。有名すぎるのであまり説明はいらないかと思いますが、ラスベガスからも近いので観光客で常ににぎわっています。ダムの上を歩くのも一興ですが、フーバーダムの大きさをこの目に焼き付けたい!という方は、山の上から眺め […]
ゴーストタウン、ライトライトに行きがてら、デスヴァレーの中心にある大きな砂丘Mesquite Flat Sand Dunesに降り立つことに。道路からのアクセスが良く、車を止めたら二分で砂漠です。さまざまな国の観光客が景色を楽しんでいました。気軽に入れる砂漠ではありますが、場所は広大。調子こいてどこ […]
クロアチアのクルク島には、ペントハウスアドリアクラブ(The Penthouse Adriatic Club)という胸アツ廃墟があるのでございます。そのついでにこの島に訪れましたが、マリンスカという海沿いの街は、思いのほか居心地のいい場所でした。アドリア海の美しい海を目的に観光客が来るようですが、混 […]
「クロアチアに来たら、絶対プリトヴィチェに行ってください!」とクロアチアに住む友人からおすすめされたプリトヴィチェ国立公園。自然公園というものにあまり触手が動かなかったですが、行ってみてびっくり。たくさんの滝と、エメラルドグリーンの湖。幻想的な光景!「何ここ、すごくいいんだけど!」となり急遽、飛び込 […]
「今回は少し贅沢しよう!」と思い立ち、ほぼファイブスターのヒルトン・インペリアル・ドゥブロヴニクに泊まってみました。まー素晴らしいホテルでした!きれいなお部屋に清潔なジムにプール。ゴージャスな朝食つき。さらには、ホテルを歩いて3分くらいで旧市街地に入れてしまう好立地。天国かよ!!!と叫ばずにはいられ […]
ドゥブロヴニクの町の背後にあるスルジ山。町を一望できるとあって人気の観光スポットです。「Cable Car Ticket」の看板を頼りにチケット売り場でチケットを購入。そのままスっとケーブルカーに乗り込みます。ちなみにハイシーズンだどケーブルカーは長蛇の列になりますので注意です。 ケーブルカーはあっ […]
クロアチアのドゥブロブニク、日本人にとってはジブリのアニメに登場するような古都ですが、最近ではゲームオブスローンズの撮影地としてもさらに有名になった場所です。町の至る所にゲームオブスローンズのグッツ店がw。数年前まで戦火に包まれていたのを感じさせない街並み….歴史ってすごいな。 猫の町 ドゥブロブニ […]
海沿いにあるドゥブロヴニクには、有名なレストラン、カフェがたくさんあります。グーグルでもほとんどのお店が星3.5以上をマークしてたりします。クロアチア一番物価が高いドゥブロヴニクなので価格は安いとはいませんが、日本で同じものを食べたらもっと高いだろうという印象を受けました。 Fish Restaur […]
This building, the Cologne Cathedral, registered as a World Heritage. It is one of the biggest and most dignified cathedrals in Europe. People look at […]
This building, the Cologne Cathedral, registered as a World Heritage. It is one of the biggest and most dignified cathedrals in Europe. People look at […]
I drove from Koln to Berlin. With enjoying the countryside, exploring abandoned places, we drove and called on the way. 西のケルンから東のベルリンまでドライブしてきました。田舎街を […]
Ichiban is a Japanese restaurant located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. I think this restaurant is surely the best Japanese restaurant in Allentown! Ichi […]
I found a Korean restaurant, JSC BBQ & Tofu House, when I walked around the Edison shopping mall. BBQ…Tofu…Ok, let’s go!!! Clerks were all Korean […]
Hakata IPPUDO is a pork bone broth Ramen restaurant getting familiar in Japan. From Fukuoka, Japan, IPPUDO is getting started restaurants all over the […]
Near the slum areas, I introduced before, Mint Bureau building stays on called Sihang warehouse. This concrete-made six-storied building was located o […]
After night coming, we headed for our cheap hotel. Here it was. We found a hotel’s sign. Well, it seemed that we had to climb this mountain… After tak […]
Fresh and delicious seafood is the staple food for people live in this island! Many seafood restaurants are waiting for us in this small town. I could […]
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization art gallery located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These arts are desi […]
Adriaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! I’ve visited here for 2 times, but my brain totally forgot about a really famous spot…”The Rocky Step”. This place […]
A pretzel, its plump mouthfeel, sweet-and-salty taste, and very delicious, is one of German sweets. In the US, it has gone through unique development: […]
Урааааааааааааа!!! I got a chance to try the Russian cuisine!!! An Ukrainian and Russian couple took me to the restaurant “Mari Vanna” located on the […]
In Washington D.C., a ramen restaurant “Daikaya” is really popular. Usually customers wait for an hour to get in, sometimes for 3 hours!!! I heard the […]
In the Washington D.C., the metro is really functional, and its beautiful concrete tunnel is also very famous. It’s said that the tunnel was built by […]
The big and familiar statue of the President Lincoln, located on the western edge of the National Mall, is very famous for tourists. Today, he is real […]
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the […]
Do you know where I’m standing?? Yes! Washington D.C! This is the capital of the USA! USA! USA! There are Tourism Agency and the famous Smithson […]
USA!!! USA!!! The Big USA!!!! The Big American Abandoned Places!!!! The American culture is, I think, various. That’s the reason why there are also va […]
A french fries…belgian fries…? Anyway, a french fries is one of the most famous special products. At every meal time, you will see it. If […]
Needless to say, Rome is one of the most representative city which has many tourist resorts and world heritages in Italy, and all over the world. As e […]
At an Italian restaurant, I had a “REAL” buffalo mozzarella for the first time…Oh, I had to stop myself going to the cheese heaven. […]
On the way from Ancona to Rome, we accidentally encountered a beautiful and unusual valley. This area, named “Frasassi”, is one of the mos […]
Fossombrone is a small town located in the middle east of Italian peninsula, Marche. This town features point is a landscape, This old and charming to […]
I stayed one night in the center part of Italy, precisely in Ancona. I wake up in the early morning, and I went with my Italian friend to had a breakf […]
If you wanna have some delicious Italian dishes, I will tell you Ristorante Da Enzo will be a nice choice. It’s located in a small town Apiro li […]
San Marino is not “in” Italy. It’s a respectable republic, located in the middle east of Italian peninsula, is also know as the fift […]
The Specola museum, in Firenze, Italy, which was built at the end of 18th century, is also famous because of its goods: many wax effigies of dissectio […]
I left Verona in the gray of the morning and was headed for the famous city “Frenzhe”!! On the way to there, I visited some abandoned plac […]
Colorno is a small town located between Milan and Bologna on north Italy. I happened to visit here on the way to the abandoned asylum. I’d like […]
It is located on north Italy and famous as the stage of Romeo and Juliet, named Verona. The city is not so big, however Verona is admired for its scen […]
Between Mirano and Torino, there is a small town, Saluggia. In this town, I went to a really nice restaurant “G’Alife Pizzeria Ristorante& […]
From Milano airport to Torino, it takes only 1 and half hours by using the highway. Now, let’s ride on a rental car and I’ll show you some […]
This time, I used the Emirates Airline to go to Europe, which is very popular because of its low prices and services of high quality. Even I had to tr […]
After finishing sightseeing at San Francisco, I was looking for some nice places to visit on the web. At that time, I found an article that said the p […]
A few years since last time I visited to Europe…Moreover, this journey was only for Urbex!!! Many urban explorers in Europe told me “Oh! W […]
During the Yosemite Trip of the United States, I have tried the American Packaged Foods. They were too Terrible!! As you can see from title, ‘Am […]
I heard that you wanna taste a whole lobster inside your mouth, right☆? Well, if you are a that kind of person, I can give you a ride to the restauran […]
The Lobster Restaurant of long standing.I can say that there are many lobster restaurants in San Francisco, however, I believe the most famous one is […]
NO MEAT, NO LIFE If you think eating a steak in San Francisco, you have no choice but “Tad’s Steak” or “John’s Grill”. During this trip, I only had a […]
About Ano Nuevo State Park Ano Nuevo State Park’s rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park& […]
Hirtory Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the famous tourist attraction in San Francisco, California. 1800s, Italian immigrant fishermen came to the c […]
San Francisco is a really famous city, so describing it is almost not necessary. But I have to say some yet. When you think about big metropolis, what […]
This journey had into the final stage. After spending one day in Yosemite for the relax day, We headed to San Francisco, We drive on the route 120 thr […]
History: In 1859 William (a.k.a. Waterman) S. Bodey discovered gold near what is now called Bodie Bluff. A mill was established in 1861 and the town b […]
Yosemite National Park is really famous, so describing it is almost not necessary. There were great valley, crystal-clear lakes, the strength of grani […]
Calico is a ghost town and a former mining town in San Bernardino County, California, United States. This place is not abandoned; however, although ma […]
Today, I leave the Bishop city, I headed to the ghost town of Bodie, which is close to the National Park Yosemite. The most you get close, to yosemite […]
After spending a few days in Arizona and C. A for the explore, From El Mirage to city of Bishop. We drive at the foot of Death valley, long the route […]
Here is a paradise for junk geeks!!!! Aviation Warehouse is located in El Mirage, California! This building is standing in the quiet and deserted area […]
When I go abroad, My stomach wants Japanese food! So I stayed in Victorville at night and took the Japanese meal restaurant for a dinner. The Sushiaru […]
The road to VictorVille from Indio drive was about 1.5 hours. When we drove this freeway section, are impressionistic Landscape 🙂 It’s a scene t […]
If you have a chance to visit to the Borrego Valley, please have a great time there. You can appreciate various Metal Creatures such as the Mammoth, t […]
We stopped by the famous General Patton on route 10, because my head about it and I was curious to visit. I think many people know General Patton, wha […]
History Bombay Beach city was built on the eastern shore in the 1950s. It is located on the Salton Sea 4 miles west-southwest from Frink and is the lo […]
After explore in Salton sea, We decided to go to watch Ricardo Breceda’s Metal Sculptures in Borrego Springs. We drove in super desolate landsca […]
The Salton Sea is a famous place because of its extremely high salt concentration. People used to live around the lake before, nowadays, these buildin […]
From Phoenix to Indio it takes about 3h.30min by freeway. During all the way, was only a never ending straight way. フェニックスからインディオまでは三時間半ほどの道のり。 あいかわらず […]
Sedona is one of the most iconic images of Arizona, and You need to visit this place before you die! Its appeal isn’t under stable from the phot […]
Do you know Poston? Probably, even Japanese people never heard about this place; however, there is a relationship with Japan in fact. There was a Japa […]
After 2 days sightseeing in phoenix, we started to head for my next destination, Indio. Before that, We decided to explore he Sedona. While it’s […]
There is “Pima Air & Space Museum” near the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. This museum displays many U.S fighter and Space development exhibits! T […]
We drove from Phoenix one and a half hours, arriving at ‘Davis-Monthan Air Force Base!’ This base is called ‘Aircraft Bone Yard’, and there are lots o […]
Today, I went to 3 abandoned buildings in Phoenix. First Baptist Church, Hotel Monroe and Elevation Chandler!First Baptist Church and Hotel Monroe wer […]
I stayed at Hotel San Carlos in downtown, Phoenix. I chose unintentionally this hotel, After that, I checked about it on the Internet and found an int […]
Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe is a Japanese restaurant located in Phoenix. Here, provides us with a wealth of Japanese food, Sushi, Ramen, Udon, Soba and […]
Well, Today we want to show you some of Phoenix city, This city’s landscape is amazing. Suddenly, By the middle of the desert, surrounded by the […]
Too Hot!!!!! I’m in Phoenix now! Temperature of Arizona in June 45℃! What the hell! It’s dray like a dryer wind!! Compared with Japan the […]
The Mosque Cathedral is the most famous landmark in Cordoba! The official name is Santa Iglesia Catedral de Cordoba. ゴルドバで一番有名な観光地、メスキータ大聖堂。コルドバの聖マリア大 […]
Our last day in Spain we visited Cordoba and the best memories of my trip in Spain are here! We went to Cordoba from Sevilla by AVE train which took a […]
I think, Plaza de Espana is over the world for some reason. This time, I went to the Plaza de Espana in Seville. It is a big nice square surrounded by […]
The Alcazar of Seville it is a beautiful and charming palace still in use by the spanish royal family. The architecture’s style of the palace, it is c […]
Whoopee!! The beauty of the Seville’s city overwhelms you when the night come and all the light twinkle all around the city. Is difficult to des […]
I particularly love the south part of Spain. The influence of the islamic culture, the buildings style, create a particular and unique atmosphere and […]
If you like Dragon Quest or other games set during the Middle Ages, you should go to the ancient city of Toledo! The old town is surrounded by the old […]
Did you ever hear about Tarragona, Spain? You can go there by train from Barcelona and will about one hour. This location overlook the Mediterranean S […]
I visited the Cathedral of Saint Eulalia accidentally, when I was on my way for the antique flea market. When I was on front of this huge cathedral, t […]
I wanted be hospitalised there! In my opinion, the Japanese hospital are very simple and without style, but this building looks so gorgeous and doesn& […]
Under a request of Earl Guell, and for the happiness of the real estate company, Gaudi make the Park Guell in the years 1900 to 1914. This eccentric d […]
Nikotan is in the district of Shibata, Niigata Prefecture and is a huge gas storage tank with a smiley face painted on it. The name is NIKOTAN! The Ja […]
Barcelona has many Gaudi architectures :)! They are unique, and this kind of architectures makes me feel happy. I visited “Casa Mila”,  […]
Not far from Barcelona there is the of Colonia Guell’s church designed by Anton Gaudi. Is located in the suburbs of the city, it is not a place […]
Is not completed yet, but this huge church, attract every day many people from all over the world. When I was an elementary school student, I was very […]
During our last day in New Orleans, we had some free time, so we want to visit the Honey Island Swamp for watch the alligators. We joined a tour organ […]
Is the North American’s largest museum dedicated to the insect. I went there with my colleague. There are a lot of interesting bugs, butterflies […]
Bourbon Street is in the heart of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter. It is now primarily known for its bars and strip clubs. I call […]
New Orleans Beignets are a commonly known pastry made from deep-fried choux paste served with powdered sugar on top. Beignets were brought to Louisian […]
Po-Boys is a special food in New Orleans, Louisiana! Some say that it is one of the popular American foods many people in the U.S. want to eat in the […]
I went to New Orleans for four days for my work. New Orleans is very far from Japan. The Flight was 17 hours ! If it wasn’t for work, I probably […]
Speaking of Hong Kong, It has one of the most beautiful City Skyline at Night in the World! During the day, HK is a noisy city. However it becomes a l […]
The South China Mall, Now, over 99% of the retail space is vacant. There are many flaws to the mall’s location. Why was the shopping mall desert […]
Hong Kong had a Dark Side City called “Kowloon Walled City. ” This city was lawless. Its appearance was a crazy mansion collective, and in […]
Last month I had the chance to travel around Hong Kong.
Taiwan has a lot of dogs. Taiwan is know as a rabies free area.
Jwu-Jiu Tea House (竹居茶樓) can inspire a sense of distance from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
A small town in once prosperous coal mine. Shihfen is well-known for its waterfalls, the “Pingsi Branch Railroad” , and It’s “ […]
Taiwan has lots of delicious food. So if you want to try a meal in a nice restaurant, I recommend the Night Market! The Night Market may not be the cl […]
I visited Jiufen, Taiwan, for the purpose of travel.
I like Taiwan. The people are kind and the food is also delicious!!!
I forgot to write an article in my “Dear Philadelphia Trip”. Philadelphia !! Sorry!! As you know, I visited Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sta […]
New York is so famous, describing it is almost not necessary. It was an interesting trip, although I won’t go into much detail about it. I was r […]
The Last day of 4-day Urbex trip. We went to some other small abandoned places around Rochester and Lockport. On the way, we stopped at a Holley town. […]
Tamai hospital , in Hatudai, Tokyo was closed suddenly a few years ago. Rumor has it that it was preparing bacterial weapons. You are an investigator […]
After three days expedition in Detroit, we started to head for my next destination, Buffalo.it would probably be a 400km driving there.(Thanks Chris f […]
The second day we started from 4:00 early morning! And visited famous abandoned building Lee Plaza. That time, Ed (abandoned places king of Detroit) j […]
For many years has passed since I started to feel like going to Detroit… I admit I missed my best chance. Unlike European countries where i’ve visited […]