Luke Bradburn

Luke Bradburn

explorer United Kingdom

Luke Bradburn is a 28-year-old urban explorer from Greater Manchester, known for his adventurous spirit and passion for documenting forgotten places. In early 2024, he gained attention when he uncovered the eerily preserved resort town of Kinugawa Onsen in Japan, a once-thriving tourist destination that has remained untouched for over three decades. Originally intending to explore the Fukushima exclusion zone, Bradburn stumbled upon this ghost town filled with decaying hotels and remnants of a bygone era, capturing the haunting beauty and nostalgia of the abandoned structures. His journey through the crumbling buildings revealed pristine rooms and artifacts that seem frozen in time, offering a glimpse into the past while emphasizing the unique legal circumstances surrounding abandoned properties in Japan.

Born on Jan 01, 1995 (30 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
308,451
Power
18,840$
Sentiment
7.53
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 7.50 0.08% +10% 331,002,651 293,987 $21,000,000 18,652$
Romania 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 19,237,691 14,464 $250,000 188$
Totals 3 350,240,342 308,451 $21,250,000 18,840$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Luke Bradburn documented a largely abandoned Japanese resort town. 6

Fox News: Japan's 1990s downturn affected tourist spots, influencing them then and now

Romania Romania: Luke Bradburn discovered a forgotten tourist destination in Japan during a trip in early 2024. 8

Adevărul: Fantomele turismului japonez: orașul uitat, plin de hoteluri părăsite. „Este ca o capsulă a timpului”

United States United States: Luke Bradburn uncovered a hauntingly preserved resort town in Japan during a trip in early 2024. 9

Fox News: Urban explorer uncovers eerily preserved abandoned resort town in Japan