Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

A hidden gallery exhibits intricate, decades-old Buddhist reliefs.

Losing lottery tickets are deposited at this shrine in hopes of better luck.

Sample specialties from Xinjiang at this Shinjuku neighborhood gem.

Steampunk, humanoid sculptures crawl on all fours in a Tokyo plaza.

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.

One of three official copies of Marcel Duchamp's enigmatic masterpiece is on display in an obscure Tokyo museum.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

The buildings are among the few Frank Lloyd Wright structures still standing in Japan.

This water goblin statue represents a 19th-century urban legend about a haunted canal that became a Japanese idiom.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.