This whimsical garbage disposal facility receives around 12,000 accidental tourists each year.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

Fans line up at the crack of dawn for a slurpy bowl of deliciousness at this noodle counter inside a factory.

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.

Near the mouth of the Yodo River, this museum offers visitors six floors of hands-on learning about Osaka's raw sewage.

A charming, homemade vending machine dispenses burgers and sandwiches at this hole-in-the-wall bakery.

A collection of more than 1,000 teddies from nearly any profession.

This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.

Watch out for the two-story Godzilla made out of tires.

Though technically an illegal structure, this eclectic DIY apartment complex is beloved by its residents.

A quaint amusement park now sits, rusting and forgotten among the foliage.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar. 

One of the largest producers of MSG in the world welcomes visitors to its Kawasaki factory with an albino panda named Aji-Kun.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

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

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.