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

A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.

This beautiful Japanese garden is a memorial to the samurai who literally wrote the book on business as martial art.

Modern Japanese museum is buried by snow annually.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

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

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

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

A sculpture that resurrected the only tree standing following the devastating 2011 tsunami.

This mountain's identity is stuck somewhere between a nightmare and a scenic tourist attraction.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

Elaborate series of tunnels where traces of mass suicide are still visible.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

Burial mound for the ears and noses of thousands of mutilated Korean soldiers.

Founded over a thousand years ago, this shrine is said to be built on the site of a warlord's harem prison.

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.

A calico cat named Tama was the wildly popular Super Station Master at this train stop in southeast Japan.