The oldest continuously operating church in California.

An abandoned boat that's been stranded mysteriously for decades.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

The ruin of a Japanese love hotel almost completely overgrown with brambles.

The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

This ruined Japanese stripclub sits half burnt to the ground.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

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

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

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

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

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

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.