The eerie remains of two abandoned theme parks still stand in remote regions of Japan. They were discovered and documented by explorer Lukka Bradburn; see the pictures.

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An urban explorer visited the haunting remains of two abandoned Japanese theme parks. Lukka Bradburn, 28, gained access to the sites while exploring the nearby ghost towns left behind after the ...

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