The coal mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron, and Railroad Company were some of the largest employers of convict laborers. Coal mines were dangerous for all workers. Collapsing mines, suffocation ...

A former coal mine here that was closed in 1994 is still attracting visitors aspiring to see the rare sight of a shaft mouth.The ･･･ ...

Tour guide Hideo Mikami is a former coal miner who worked at the site for 25 years. He said, "I want to convey the history of the coal mine as well as my own experiences." (Japanese original by ...