The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

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.”

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

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

A remarkably well preserved tower dating all the way back to the Iron Age.

The sole surviving relic of the San Francisco neighborhood cobbled together from old horsecars and streetcars.

Gold Rush-era tombstones line the park's paths.

Get a taste of Chamorro cuisine, family-style, at this popular restaurant.

Visible below the waves are memorials to the city's Gold Rush dead.

With statues of Nelson Mandela and Harvey Milk this monument has been called the Mount Rushmore of California.

This small oasis of flora and art was created in remembrance of a local auto business owner.

The newsstand that never closes its doors—well, almost never.

A bronze tribute to a legendary Californian, the self-proclaimed "Emperor of the United States."

A vast city of the dead, where the deceased outnumber the living by more than a million.

A 1920s home transformed into an immersive art experience, where every room is a portal to another realm.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Inside this museum, the history of the Walt Disney Family empire is on full display.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

The restored and active Victorian-era final resting place of San Francisco.

This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.

Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Financial District stands a unique homage to the Mayan and Beaux Arts.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.