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A must see soul of the Gunkanjima(Battleship) island!
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Ryuichi Matsuno

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The Soul of the Island is here: The island tour itself only scratches the surface. To truly understand the reality of labor and daily life, this museum is where your journey becomes complete.

Immersive Experience:

  • Digital Innovation: Step onto the island through cutting-edge VR and AR. The projection mapping, which depicts "A Day on the Island," is particularly moving! It vividly recreates the rhythm of their daily lives.

  • Visual Reality: The extensive collection of authentic photos and footage brings the island’s past into focus, from the grit of miners in the pits to families enjoying fishing and children playing in the pools.

Life Recreated:

  • Scale Models & Replicas: Precise miniature models and full-scale room recreations allow you to see exactly how residents lived in the most densely populated place on earth.

  • The Evolution: Trace the fascinating history of how a simple reef was transformed and "evolved" into the iconic "Battleship Island."
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    The Gunkanjima Digital Museum offers an immersive experience using VR and projections to bring the island's past to life, providing context for the UNESCO World Heritage site before or after a boat tour.

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