The highest point in Washington state is a volcano covered in glaciers.

What's believed to be the country's first shrine is, in Shintō mythology, the annual meeting place of the gods.

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

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

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

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

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

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

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.”

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

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

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

This church sits upon a peaceful hill and a long, turbulent history.

A neighborhood church's unusual abstract stained glass was the final project of avant-garde artist Jean Cocteau.

An immersive projection art installation uses sound, scale, and light to take visitors inside classic works of art.

These medieval ruins have survived since the 12th century, even providing shelter from the Nazis.

A unique underground structure dating back to the 1st century BC.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.