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

A kitsch shrine dedicated to the ogre-slaying folktale hero born from a peach.

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

This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.

A hole-in-the-wall antiquities museum in one of Tokyo's most popular megamalls.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

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

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

A historic landmark and museum filled with curious objects representing the history of Key West.

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.

The longest hedge maze in the world.

An abandoned marine theme park has created a difficult experiment in dolphin rewilding.

Strange beasts lurking in a garden are all that remain of a quirky, short-lived theme park.

This medieval castle was painted pink as part of a now-abandoned children's theme park.

This last stalwart of the now-forgotten feminist restaurant movement has been serving food in an activist atmosphere since 1977.