Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

One in a pair of subterranean caves created by an ancient eruption of Mount Fuji.

Stone slabs along the coast warn of Japan's tsunami-ravaged past, often marking the highest point of a wave's reach.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

A small island with no monkeys but plenty of military ruins.

A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

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

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

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.