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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

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.”

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

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

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

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.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

Some 80,000 Delft Blue tiles line the inside of this Amsterdam walkway.

The last of Amsterdam's original sea level markers remaining in place.

This unusual elevator doesn’t stop or slow down.

A unique collection of gilded age mechanical pianos.

Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.

An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.

Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

A small plaque highlights the damage caused by German air raids during World War II.

The hidden lair of an alchemist rediscovered in a 2002 flood.

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.