Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.

This naval gun is fired every day at noon, an odd timekeeping tradition the origin of which is local legend.

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Take a cruise with no movement but plenty of style in this one-of-a-kind boat mall.

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

Enormous pendulum helps keep Taiwan's tallest building from swaying.

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

Disaster prevention apartment blocks in Sumida Ward are designed to save as many as possible in the face of the inevitable.

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

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

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.