A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.

The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

Drinkslinger is an unlikely vocation for a Buddhist monk, but at this Tokyo bar the enlightenment is served in a martini glass.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

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

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

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.