The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

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

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

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

A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.

Modern Japanese museum is buried by snow annually.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

The world's shortest escalator doesn't seem to have any reason to exist other than to hold a world record.

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

A sculpture that resurrected the only tree standing following the devastating 2011 tsunami.

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

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

A massive wintry wall of snow up to 66 feet tall flanks a highway through Japan's mountains.

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

Burial mound for the ears and noses of thousands of mutilated Korean soldiers.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

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

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

Oddly touching memorial to a little-remembered nuclear tragedy.