The Haunting Reality of Japan's Forgotten Olympics

Explore one of Japan’s most fascinating forgotten places — the abandoned 1998 Winter Olympic bobsled and luge track in Nagano. In this Japan travel vlog, we visit the Olympic “Spiral” course nearly three decades after the Games to see what remains in 2025. We start the day with an over-the-top Japanese hotel buffet breakfast, then head into the mountains to walk the deserted track. Along the way, we pass eerie Olympic remnants including the finish line, brake ramp, torch memorial, and nearby ski jumps — and even encounter some unexpectedly aggressive wildlife. This video takes an honest look at why massive Olympic venues like this bobsled track can be left behind after the world moves on, and what it feels like to explore them today. We wrap up with a full Korean barbecue feast and share why we love traveling off the typical tourist path. If you’re interested in abandoned places in Japan, Olympic history, hidden gems, and real travel experiences, this episode is for you. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Nagano arrival 01:12 Japanese hotel buffet 04:30 Into the mountains 07:15 Abandoned Olympic bobsled track 12:40 Torch memorial & ski jumps 15:55 Korean BBQ 18:20 Why we travel this way #AbandonedOlympicTrack #NaganoOlympics #JapanTravelVlog #AbandonedPlaces #WinterOlympics #HiddenJapan #LuciaAndGlynn