Edward C.

Kabukichō: The Neon Labyrinth and the Shadows of the Yakuza

Step into the Neon Labyrinth. From post-war ashes to the Yakuza’s golden age, discover the gritty history and dangerous allure lurking behind the blinding lights of Kabukichō, Shinjuku.

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Kabukichō: The Neon Labyrinth and the Shadows of the Yakuza

Asia

Discover the hidden history of the East. From the killing fields of Cambodia to the neon-lit shadows of Tokyo, we document the region's ancient ruins and the modern scars of war.

Hashima Island: Inside Japan’s Abandoned Battleship City

Abandoned & Forgotten

Hashima Island: Inside Japan’s Abandoned Battleship City

Rising from the sea like a fortress, Hashima was once the most crowded place on earth. Today its concrete towers are silent, haunted by miners, memories, and the waves that surround it.

The Black Hole of Calcutta: The Suffocating Dungeon of Imperial Myth and Memory

Uncover the truth behind the Black Hole of Calcutta, one of the most infamous and contested events of British colonial rule. In 1756, 146 British prisoners allegedly suffocated in a tiny dungeon under the orders of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, sparking a brutal British retaliation.

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Kabukichō: The Neon Labyrinth and the Shadows of the Yakuza

Asia

Hashima Island: Inside Japan’s Abandoned Battleship City

The Black Hole of Calcutta: The Suffocating Dungeon of Imperial Myth and Memory

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