This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

This monumental intersection commemorates the day Okinawa switched to driving on the left.

Since Tokyo's Kiyosu Bridge was inspired by a historic bridge that crossed over the Rhine, this viewing spot is known as a "view of Cologne."

Sharks, stingrays, and turtles swim in the pools at this former elementary school.

Home to herbal cosmetics, teas, and a unique set of dolls known as kitchen witches.

Located in a remote mountain valley in Yamagata Prefecture, these hot springs have attracted bathers for over 450 years.

This Metabolist, retro-futuristic residential complex resembles a cyberpunk space colony established on Earth.

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

A deserted island in southwest Japan that once sheltered persecuted Christians.

A statue of a mischievous raccoon towers over this city park.

A dilapidated amusement park with a million-dollar view.

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

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.

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

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

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

This grand temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea is home to a stone pagoda that was build in the 7th century.

This school was constructed in memory of Korean Confucian scholar Yi Hwang.

The supreme shrine of the state.

This hillside village by the sea has been revitalized by street art.

The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.

A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.

Waste incinerator with a restaurant on its chimney.