A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

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

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

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

This village is home to the largest existing settlement of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Japan.

Japan's longest-running music festival takes place on an isolated butterfly-shaped island.

A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.

This “peasant café” in the middle of Tokyo re-creates the atmosphere of the Japanese countryside.

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

"The Dance of Fools" is Japan's largest dance festival.

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

Roots and stumps that lay inundated for two millennia are on display in Japan's city of three mysteries.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

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

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

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

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.”

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

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.