A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

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

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

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

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

An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.

This riverside restaurant has been serving customers since 1146.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

Eat like a bird in a bamboo nest.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

A Swedish farm is the world's only producer of the rare, creamy delicacy that is moose cheese.

Shop while you wait for a table in this tiny Indonesian eatery within a mini-mart.

This mom-and-pop Japanese sweets shop has been serving cloud-light mochi for almost a century.

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.

An on-site urban farm and fish pond supply some of the produce for this upscale restaurant.

Some of Arizona's best spit-roasted tacos al pastor can be found at a weekend swap meet.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

This bakery and museum offers tours of the tastes and mythology of Aachen's signature spice biscuit—just don't ask for the recipe.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.