If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

This giant bronze Buddha, the third largest in Japan, is the last in an ill-fated series of statues.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This sculpture commemorates the first instance of an American president pardoning a turkey.

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

The magic's in the hole!

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.